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Many experts consider high blood pressure (hypertension) more dangerous than high cholesterol. It’s been known as the Silent Killer because high blood pressure goes undetected until diagnosed usually due to another ailment constituting a visit to your doctor. If not found in time and if left untreated it can cause heart failures, stroke, kidney failure and so much more.

But from the words of Hippocrates to Tomas Edison to thousand of medical experts today, healing should being with good nutrition, then natural supplements. If these fail to work, then prescription drugs have a definite role. But unfortunately, in today’s society, the medical system begins with drugs; this is backwards for mild or moderate hypertension (pre-hypertension). Continue reading ‘High Blood Pressure Remedies that lower BP!’ »

Currently, there are only two types of treatment for those individuals afflicted with Primary Pulmonary Hypertension. One is specific drug medications, and the other is lung transplants. Let’s take a look at both types of treatment options.

There are a number of drugs which can help individuals suffering with Primary Pulmonary Hypertension. Although it must be noted that not every drug may work, and may have side effects which may involve changing dosage or opting for other drugs until the proper one is found to work. If you have been diagnosed with PPH by your PPH specialist, he will no doubt perform a catheterization to determine which drugs are appropriate for you.

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Stress is a pervasive problem in society Today.

Everywhere you look people are talking about the doom and gloom in the economy, job losses etc. People are wondering how they will pay their mortgage what they will tell their children about the future on top of all the normal stresses and strains we deal with in everyday life.

When we are stressed out and worried constantly we can experience symptoms like irritability, muscle tension, sleeping difficulties etc. We cannot function at out best and cannot see clearly the decisions to make that are beneficial for us.

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According to research and studies which are on-going, there is reason to hope the prognosis for individuals with Primary Pulmonary Hypertension is variable. Individuals with PPH report they can go about their daily lives by incorporating changes to their lifestyles. Although the survival rate is longer for those without heart failure as well as for those who are diagnosed by a PPH doctor after the age of 40, the survival rate in general is approximately three years.

The dialogue and research continue for those who are diagnosed with Primary Pulmonary Hypertension. Unfortunately, the cause of this dreaded disease is still unknown. While Primary Pulmonary Hypertension is a well described but poorly understood illness, it is nonetheless a disease of the small muscular pulmonary arteries in which lesions involving cells obstruct flow.

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Old age problems may occur from the age of 40, but it all depends on the overall health of a person in youth. Happy young people can grow happy in old age, but it is one of the hardest truths to believe that life does not give a chance. Its heaviest bounces reverse back in old age. The loss of friend, family and loved ones leave people behind alone and this loneliness can cause much depression in old age. Anyhow, in this article, we will discuss in detail the problems, troubles and tribulation and solutions of old age physical and mental health.

As age grows, many physical problems begin to appear like muscle pain, arthritis, bowl syndrome, gout, prostate, heart problems, hypertension, overweight, asthma, bone weakness, osteoporosis, foot problems, dementia, diabetes, sleep disturbances, sight, hearing and speaking difficulty are common ailments of age. In order to minimize the risks of having these problems, one should adopt regular physical activity, which is not only safe and sound but also enjoyable. It will keep your body fit and have check on your weight. Regular checkup is highly necessary and inevitable in old age problems. It is important to note here that you should get to know neighbors numbers and keep the security system intact if you are living alone. Get a list of emergency numbers with you and keep them handy. Continue reading ‘Old Age Health – Problems and Solutions’ »

Primary Pulmonary Hypertension, commonly referred to as PPH, is caused by an increased pressure within the pulmonary arteries which carry blood from your heart to your lungs. This eventually leads to the thickening of the arteries and narrowing of the arterial passageways, which further obstruct the flow of blood.

In an effort to compensate for poor circulation, the right side of your heart becomes enlarged, and the extra work the heart must do can eventually cause right-sided heart failure. Primary Pulmonary Hypertension complications can occur in the form of liver failure, kidney failure, or heart failure.

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While there may be one or more causes of Primary Pulmonary Hypertension, recent studies have found certain anti-depressant medications and weight loss suppressants are the known culprits. Most people who are diagnosed with this disease are sensitive to certain internal or external factors which constrict the blood vessels when exposed to these factors.

Case in point: Raynaud’s disease is a condition in which the fingers and toes turn blue when cold because the blood vessels in the fingers and toes are particularly sensitive to cold. Individuals with Raynaud’s disease are more likely to develop Primary Pulmonary Hypertension.

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Hypertension, otherwise known as high blood pressure affects millions of people worldwide. For years, some medical providers have suspected that the two interact in a tangible way. Recently, a medical study has emerged that brings supporting evidence to this claim.

A national multi-center study from 2000 confirmed a possible connection between sleep apnea and hypertension (high blood pressure) in both older and middle-aged adults. The study, found those who suffer from moderate to severe cases were at increased risk of hypertension.

The study involved more than 6,000 adult men and women age 40 or older. The presence of the sleep disorder was detected using polysomnography, which simultaneously records brain waves, heart waves, blood oxygen levels, and breathing rate while a person sleeps. A team of technicians visited each participant at home in the evening and measured blood pressure and weight, as well as other health parameters, and then connected the person to a sleep monitor. The average number of breathing pauses per hour of sleep was used to measure the degree of sleep apnea. Continue reading ‘Hypertension and Sleep Apnea’ »

This article basically deals with answering the question – Hypertension why is it a public health problem?. So without wasting any time, let us get to the point.

Needless to say, we can’t give our best shot unless we have a healthy body and a fresh mind. We are more likely to make mistakes in whatever we may be doing when we are worried than when we are calm. This is a pretty much obvious statement that no longer even needs to be counter checked.

Hypertension is a base root disease which leads to several other serious diseases, that is why it is a public health problem. Whenever we are worried, we are bound to make mistakes and commit errors.

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Primary Pulmonary Hypertension is caused by elevated blood pressure in the lungs. This disease results from a blockage of the flow of blood or oxygen through the lungs. Let’s review the Primary Pulmonary Hypertension symptoms and diagnosis.

The most common symptoms of Primary Pulmonary Hypertension include shortness of breath, hyperventilation, fatigue, weakness which progresses, fainting, dizziness, coughing up blood, and the development of blue tinge to your skin.

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