Understanding Your Blood Pressure Medication
Posted on August 11, 2008 - Filed Under 312 | Leave a Comment
There are many different types of blood pressure medications, and it’s important that you understand what’s been prescribed for you before you begin taking them. Some have serious side effects that you need to inform your doctor about, and others will cause drug interaction or allergic reactions if you do not communicate these things to your doctor as well. Most blood pressure medications work to slow your heartbeat, lessen the constriction of blood vessels, or cause your blood to become thinner.
Vegan Fats of Life - Part 3
Posted on May 4, 2008 - Filed Under Health | Leave a Comment
Now that we’ve covered the importance of Essential Fatty Acids in the Vegan diet, and the difference between the different types of fats, let’s round this discussion out by focusing on the healthy Essential Fatty Acids.
They’re called the Omegas, specifically Omega 3 and Omega 6.
Why should you care about these important fats? As you learned earlier, Essential Fatty Acids nourish your skin, hair, and nails. They also help to strengthen the immune system. And if that’s not enough, they also prevent the growth of bacteria and viruses, which will not thrive in the presence of these oxygen-holding fats. Eating Essential Fatty Acids also helps to increase the rate at which the body burns fat, bringing your body to its natural weight. In fact, there are so many wonderful benefits to eating the right fats that it’s hard to narrow it down for our purposes here!
Read More..>>What Is Frostbite?
Posted on January 6, 2008 - Filed Under Health and Fitness | Leave a Comment
Frostbite is one of those things you hear about constantly during the cooler months, but what is it really when you get down to it? Well, here is your answer!
At its most simplest, frostbite is damage to the skin and underlying anatomical areas due to extreme cold. In the medical community, it is known by the term congelatio. To the surprise of many, frostbite is often considered a side effect of our natural survival instincts.
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