WHAT IS LOW BLOOD PRESSURE - HYPOTENSION

HYPOTENSION 

WHAT IS IT ?

    

There are several types of low blood pressure.

People who always have low blood pressure have Chronic Asymptomatic Hypotension. They usually have no signs and require no treatment. This is normal for them.  

ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION

This type occurs when standing up from a lying down or sitting position. You may feel dizzy, lightheaded or  even faint. The drop in blood pressure usually lasts a few seconds.

This type of hypotension is usually a sign of another medical condition. Therefore treatment would be for the underlying cause.

Some people suffering from orthostatic hypotension may also suffer from high blood pressure when lying down. 

A form of Orthostatic Hypotension called     POSTPRANDIAL HYPOTENSION

is a sudden drop in blood pressure after a meal.

People who have high blood pressure or a central nervous system disorder are at increased risk of this type of hypotension.

NEURALLY MEDIATED HYPOTENSION

With NMH blood pressure drops after you have been standing a long time. You may feel dizzy, faint or sick to the stomach.   NMH can also occur as the result of an unpleasant, upsetting or scary situation.

NMH is most common in children and young adults.

SEVERE HYPOTENSION LINKED TO SHOCK 

Shock is a life threatening condition in which blood pressure drops so low that the brain, kidneys, and other vital organs cant get enough blood to work well.

Blood pressure drops much lower in shock than in other types of hypotension.

Many factors can cause shock, such as   SEVERE BURNS,  ALLERGIC REACTIONS,  POISONING,

CERTAIN  SEVERE INFECTIONS.

Shock can be fatal if not treated right away.

 

  

   

 

JUNK FOOD = LOUSY SKIN

              POOR FOOD QUALITY  = 
                POOR COMPLEXION

You can't just shove junk food into your face and expect to have a smooth supple skin.

Dull dry complexion is a glaring sign that you're not eating right.


FACE FOODS

A LIST OF 10 FOODS TO EAT THAT WILL GIVE YOU A HEALTHY COMPLEXION     


Avocadoes                   are abundant in essential oils and B complex vitamins.
                                     Niacin (vitamin B3) is especially important for healthy skin.
                                     Niacin is anti-inflammatory, soothes irritated skin and red blotchy skin.

Mangoes                      have more than 80% daily requirement for Vitamin A.
                                    Vitamin A maintains and repairs skin cells, a deficiency will result in a dry
                                    flaky complexion.

Almonds                     almonds have 150% of your daily need for vitamin E.
                                    Vitamin E moisturises dry skin and its antioxidants protect against skin
                                    damage and premature ageing.

Cottage cheese            The selenium in cottage cheese teams up with Vitamin E as a powerful free
                                    radical antioxidant duo.
                                    Plus it protects against skin cancer and fights dandruff.

Aerola cherries           These cherries supply 100% daily requirement of Vitamin C.
                                    Vitamin C fights skin damage and wrinkles.
                                    It also plays a central role in the production of collagen  -   the structural
                                    protein in your skin.

Oysters                       Fights pimples because they're rich in zinc.
                                   The mineral fights sebum production
                                   Zinc helps boost elastin production with the help of Vitamin C.

Baked potato              One baked potato with the skin supplies you with 75% of your daily copper
                                   need.
                                   This essential mineral works with Vitamin C and zinc to produce the elastin
                                   fibres that support skin structure.
                                   Too little copper in your diet can reduce your skin's ability to heal and cause it
                                   to become rigid and lifeless.

Mushrooms                Riboflavin  -  Vitamin B2 is involved in tissue mantainence and repair and
                                   improves skin blemishes caused by rosacea.

Flaxseed Oil               is one of the best sources of this essential fatty acid.  This hydrates the skin
                                   and also dilutes sebum and unclog pores that otherwise lead to acne.

Wheat germ               is a good source of Biotin, a B vitamin that's crucial to skin health.
                                   A mild biotin deficiency can cause dermatitis -  a condition characterised by
                                   itchy scaly skin.
   

  

SOME WAYS TO CONTROL HYPERTENSION - HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

HOW TO CONTROL HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
WITHOUT MEDICATION

Losing  just 5kgs can help reduce blood pressure.

Exercise regularly

Eat a varied and healthy diet.      -      a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables
                                                     -      Boost your potassium intake.  Potassium can leesen the effects
                                                            of sodium on blood pressure. 
                                                     -      Reduce sodium intake.  Black salt can help in this respect.
                                                                            use herbs or spices to add flavour to your foods.  
                                                     -      Dont eat processed foods
                                                     -      Read food labels
                                                           
Reduce / Eliminate alcohol intake. 

 

BLOOD PRESSURE - WHAT DOES IT MEAN

BLOOD PRESSURE   -    WHAT DOES IT MEAN.

Every day we hear about things like high and low blood pressure. But what does it actually mean.

Blood pressure is the result of two forces.
    
1.        from the heart as it pumps blood into the arteries and throughout the circulatory system,   and
2.        the force of the arteries as they resist blood flow.

A blood pressure reading of     120 over 80   is normal.  
If the person is active this reading may be   110 over 70   and would be considered normal.

Simply put the blood flowing through the body should not be OVERworking the heart to do so while at the same time there needs to be a certain amount of resistance from the arteries to keep an equilibrium.  Everything in the body needs to work in balance.

The higher number, or SYSTOLIC PRESSURE, represents the pressure exerted when the heart is beating. Always stated first.
The lower number, or DIASTOLIC PRESSURE, represents the pressure exerted when the heart is at rest between beats.
Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury, mm Hg.

 
THE SILENT KILLER

High blood pressure is often termed the   SILENT KILLER   because it usually has no symptoms.
Many people have high blood pressure for years without knowing it.
The only way to find out if you have elevated blood pressure is to have it checked.  Again this can be done at a wellness clinic at the cost of about R50.00.

When high blood pressure persists without treatment, the heart must work harder to pump enough blood and oxygen to the body's organs and tissues.
When the heart is over-worked for extended periods of time the heart tends to enlarge and weaken.
The arteries also suffer becoming scarred, hardened and less elastic.

Hypertension  or high blood pressure is defined as an adult having a reading of   140 and higher over 90 mm Hg.


CAUSES OF HYPERTENSION

The cause of high blood pressure is largely unknown.  There are certain risk factors that increase your risk of developing hypertension.

Heredity                        Individuals whose parents have/had HBP are more at risk
Race                              Caucasians are less likely to develop hypertension
Males                            Men have a greater chance of developing  HBP than women until age 55.
                                      However at age 75 and over women are more likey to develop HBP than men.
Salt sensitivity
Obesity and overweight
Heavy alcohol consumption
Sedentary lifestyle
Diabetes or individuals with gout or kidney disease
Age                                     the older people get, the more prone to HBP
Some medications        increase blood pressure others may interfere with the effectiveness of
                                     antihypertensive drugs.

   

 

CORN AND SESAME LOAF - GLUTEN AND DAIRY FREE

CORN AND SESAME SEED LOAF

GLUTEN AND DAIRY FREE

Ingredients

2 cups corn flour (mealie meal)                                               1/2 cup oil
2 large potatoes                                                                        1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon baking powder                                                    3 eggs
2 level teaspoons salt                                                               tin of butter beans
1 tablespoon Ina Paarmans potato spice
1/2 cup sesame seed 
 
baking / roasting pan approx 330mm by 220mm

Method

Grate potatoes with skin.

Preheat oven to 200C

Mix all the dry ingredients very well.

Add the   grated potato   and the   water from the beans   plus   100 grams beans   to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Initially the potato will not want to mix with the dry ingredients. Set the remainder of the tinned beans aside.

Mix all the wet ingredients, beat well with a fork until aerated.
Add to the other ingredients.

Grease roasting pan

Pour mixture into pan bake for 30 mins