Transient elevations in systolic blood pressure occur as normal adaptations during fever, physical exertion, and emotional upset, such as during anger and fear. Persistent hypertension, or high blood pressure, is common in obese people because the total length of their blood vessels is relatively greater than that continue reading »
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The principal pathology underlying the occurrence of cardiovascular disease is atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. Initially this process causes blood vessel narrowing but the subsequent rupture of an atheromatous deposit into the lumen of a coronary or cerebral artery usually results in a heart attack or continue reading »
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Ok so you might find the next few links interesting. These are from around the web, just random snippets that I’ve picked up in my reading, but I found some very cool information in them. You might too. Here goes…
Here’s why Flu Vaccination in your workplace can reduce the rick …
Running a business or an office mean continue reading »
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Yahoo! UK News Message Boards – Diet – grapefruit increases risk of blood clots??
Grapefruits are known to prevent various medications working so maybe there is some truth in this story.
What are the potential negative side effects of NSAIDs?
Approximately 10-50% of patients suffer with gastrointestinal continue reading »
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Yaz Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Yaz pulmonary embolism occurs when solid matter (typically a blood clot) blocks one of the arteries that supplies blood to your lungs. In most diagnosed cases, the clot arrives from another area of your body after traveling through your bloodstream. The blockage prevents your continue reading »
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Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), as well called acute nonlymphocytic leukemia (ANLL), is a rapidly progressive neoplasm resulting from hematopoietic precursors, or myeloid stem tissue, that give rise to granulocytes, monocytes, erythrocytes, and platelets. There’s growing evidence that genetic events occurring early continue reading »
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I hope you’ve been enjoying my posts lately. I thought I might do something different today and rustle up a few bits of info from around the WWW. These are some of the news items and blog posts that have been popular over the last few weeks. Leave me your thoughts.
World Cup Debate: What will Brazil, England, Italy, Spain, Germany, France … continue reading »
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Back with more news for you today. It’s amazing how much good information there is on this stuff out there if you know where to look. Three in particular that I found really valuable were…
UCF medical professor earns grant for studying hemophilia – Vital …
Hemophilia is characterized by defects in the gene that continue reading »
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As an herbalist, I am all for the use of supplements. If I weren’t I’d be out of a job I love. However, it is very easy to go overboard, especially if you aren’t sure what you’re taking. If you can’t find or afford consulting a qualified herbal practitioner, you may want to do some research about the ones you wish to take.
A recent news story gives an example of this problem. If you routinely take ten to one hundred times the RDA of many antioxidants, you may putting yourself at risk for cancer. Overdosing on fat soluble vitamins is easier to do than water soluble, but both can create life altering problems.
If you take herbal supplements, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, herbs can and do interact with each other, with other supplements and with medications. To be safe, ask your doctor or pharmacist if there is any chance that the other things you are taking.
Some supplements can’t be used by everyone. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid most herbs unless the doctor oks them. Besides the obvious danger of harming the child, some can cause uterine contractions. That could cause miscarriage or premature birth.
People with auto-immune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus must also be careful. Plants like echinacea can interfere with medications or make the illness worse. Those with high blood pressure need to avoid herbs such as licorice and rosemary, as both herbs can raise blood pressure.
Children also need special attention when looking at supplements. Some herbs and even aromatherapy oils may not be safe for them. As an example, children under two should not be exposed to peppermint or eucalyptus oils. Eucalyptus can’t be used on or given anything with eucalyptus, including cough drops.
As further examples, I’ve selected four very popular herbal supplements, to show you what to look for. As more studies are done, more precautions and interactions may be added to the list.
Black Cohosh: It’s been used by women going through menopause for ages, but it does pose some risks. If you have or are at risk for hormone related problems including cancers, it’s best to avoid it totally. Boys should not take it, as it can cause problems in their developing reproductive organs, and it could harm the liver. Do not take it while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Cayenne: Food amounts are probably safe for most people, however lactating women may want to avoid it as it could colic the child. Supplements should be avoided if you take ACE inhibitors, stomach acid reducers, aspirin, blood thinners, anti-platelet medications or some asthma medications.
Echinacea: People use this herb to help boost the immune system. That means that if you have an auto-immune disorder or take medications that affect the immune system, you should avoid it. If you have TB, leukemia, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, HIV, AIDS or liver problems, don’t take it. Some antifungal medications will also interact.
Garlic: Those taking blood thinners, anti-platelet medications or protease inhibitors should consult the doctor before taking garlic supplements. Raw garlic is a stomach irritant, so use caution if you have any sort of stomach problem, including ulcers or Cronn’s disease.
My eBook the Complete Guide to Complementary Remedies, has information from all of my mini books, plus much more. Topics include:
• Blood pressure: Page Eleven
• Depression: Page Fourteen
• Kidney stones: Page Fifty-Six
• Herbs and weight loss: Page One Hundred Two
• Interaction list: Page One Hundred Fifteen
Our site has information on many topics and my five eBooks about herbal remedies. You can also download my free report, the Top Ten Herbs. It details ten popular herbs, their uses, side effects, precautions and drug interactions. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me: mary@healing-home-remedies.com
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There are five key ingredients to the Mediterranean Diet:
Olive Oil
Its delicate taste has made it a foodie favorite and it is indispensable to most Italian and Spanish dishes. Olive oil is far better than butter for the heart because it is rich in mono-unsaturates, a type of fatty acid thought to help protect against continue reading »
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