Diabetes and Hypertension

Hypertension - Causes Many factors can affect blood pressure, including: How much water and salt you have in your body The condition of your kidneys, nervous system, or blood vessels The levels of different body hormones You are more likely to be told your blood pressure is too high as you get older. This is because your blood vessels become stiffer as you age. When that happens, your blood pressure goes up. High Blood Pressure increases your chance of having a stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney disease, and early death. You have a higher risk of high blood pressure if you: Are African American Are obese Are often stressed or anxious Eat too much SALT IN YOUR DIET Have a family history of high blood pressure Have diabetes Smoking Most of the time, no cause is identified. This is called essential hypertension. High blood pressure that is caused by another medical condition or medication is called secondary hypertension. Secondary hypertension may be due to: Auto...

Hypertension - Controlling If your blood pressure is high, it is important for you to lower it and keep it under control. Your blood pressure reading has 2 numbers. One or both of these numbers can be too high. The top number is called the systolic blood pressure. A systolic reading is considered too high if it is 140 or higher. The bottom number is called the diastolic blood pressure. It is considered too high if it is 90 or higher. You are more likely to have high blood pressure is too high as you get older. This is because your blood vessels become stiffer as you age. When that happens, your blood pressure goes up. High blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney disease, and early death. If you have heart or kidney problems, diabetes, or if you had a stroke, your doctor may want your blood pressure to be even lower than people who do not have these conditions. DIET, EXERCISE AND CHANGE OF YOUR LIFE STYLE In addition to taking medicine, you...

Hypertension Hypertension is the term used to describe high blood pressure. Blood pressure is a measurement of the force against the walls of your arteries as the heart pumps blood through the body. Blood pressure readings are measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and usually given as two numbers -- for example, 120 over 80 (written as 120/80 mmHg). One or both of these numbers can be too high. The top number is your systolic pressure. It is considered high if it is over 140 most of the time. It is considered normal if it is below 120 most of the time. The bottom number is your diastolic pressure. It is considered high if it is over 90 most of the time. It is considered normal if it is below 80 most of the time. Pre-hypertension may be considered when your: Top number (systolic blood pressure) is between 120 and 139 most of the time, or Bottom number (diastolic blood pressure) is between 80 and 89 most of the time If you have pre-hypertension, you are more likely to develo...

Health Problems As per astrology the Birth Chart is divided in twelve Parts. They represent and influence on our Body parts as under 1st House : Head and Face, Brain and Bones of our head and face 2nd House: Face, Right Eye, Tongue, Nose, Teeth , Ears, Fingers, Nails, Bones and flesh 3rd House: Neck, throat, collar Bones , hands, breathing, ears, bodily growth 4th House : Breast and Chest, chest and ribs, Blood, heart 5th House :Uppar abdomen, mind, liver, gall bladder, spleen , intestines 6th House : Lower Abdomin, Naval, Bones, Flesh, anus, kidneys 7th House: Seman, uterus of the lady, overies, prostate glands 8th House : Generative organs, urine, blood, Bladder and Bones of pelvic area 9th House : Hips and Thighs, veins and arteries, bones of thighs 10th House :Knees and hands, flesh 11th House ; Legs , left ear, breathing, shanks 12th House : Feet and Toes, Lymphatic system, left eye, bones of feet Parts of the body ruled by planets Sun : Stomach, bone, blood, heart...

1. Diabetes : In all cases of Diabetes, there is an insufficiency of insulin in relation to the needs of organism. Insulin is secreted by the pancreas . If insulin is not produced due to the damage of the Pancreas the carbohydrates taken in will be drained in the blood in the form of GLYCOGEN. Pancreas is ruled by the sign CANCER . Planets involved : Jupiter, Venus and Moon Houses involved : 2nd and 12th 2. Tuberculosis : It is infectious disease caused by the TUBERCLE BACILLUS. Once Tubercle Bacillus enters the body it can settle any part - bones , joint bladder, spine, lungs, kidneys and glands, In female it can settle in uterus, stomach etc. It needs bed rest, good food, drugs and surgery to cure . Planets involved : Moon, Saturn and Rahu Houses involved : 4th house and Leo 3. Epileptic Fits : It is a diseases of the Brain, characterised by sudden disturbances of Brain functions resulting in temporary loss of consciousness. The attacks range from major to minor Reactions. The...

Diabetes and Exercise A major survey was conducted on millions of overweight Americans. The result of the survey indicated that these overweight Americans can delay and optimistically prevent the type 2 diabetes, if they follow a moderate diet and exercise. The survey also found that the intake of metformin (an oral diabetes drug) brings down type 2 diabetes risks. But the change of lifestyle was found to be more effective in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, when compared to the oral drug. The result of the survey named as Diabetes Prevention Program was reported in the New England Journal of Medicine in the February 7 issue "This research conveys a powerful message of hope to individuals at risk for type 2 diabetes; as painful, life-threatening disease that has been increasing in this country along with obesity," says the secretary of HHS, Mr. Tommy G. Thompson. "By adopting a moderate, consistent diet and exercise progr...

Diabetes and Heart Problems People with Diabetes Can Play a Big Role in Increasing Their Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke. Diabetics and heart problems go hand in hand. When you make a visit to your doctor regarding your diabetic problems it would be a wise idea to have him do a full check up of your body condition including your heart. More two third of the citizen of the United States do not realize that they are an increased risk of an heart attack or stroke due to diabetics. It is only after the first stroke or heart attack that they realize the importance of heart related problems due to diabetics. For some it may be too late to realize. The body count states that people with diabetics are twice as more at a risk of heart attacks than that of patients without diabetics. A diabetic patient should take charge of his / her health and work toward maintaining blood glucose levels within the recommended specified limits. There are also ce...

Diabetes III Gestational diabetes is a temporary condition whereby the person suffering from diabetics is having it only during the pregnancy period. This is intolerance towards glucose and needs to be considered safely as this may result in both the mother and the child developing permanent diabetics at a later stage. This type of diabetics (Gestational diabetics) affects almost four percent of all pregnant women Gestational diabetes is also known as the common diabetic’s mellitus and the treatment for this is the same as that of any normal diabetic case. Glucose levels needs to be checked periodically and insulin shots needs to be taken regularly. In some cases you can control gestational diabetics with just diet and exercise. Gestational diabetics often disappear after the child is born in most cases. Risk for Devel...

Diabetes II Type II or Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM) Non insulin dependant type of diabetes mellitus is a condition of the human body whereby the body does not respond to the insulin produced by it. The condition is more often than not noticed in people over the age of thirty years. This is otherwise also known as diabetics that set in with maturity. It affects the people who have an inactive life style, a life style that is more dependants on alcohol, and the television. Couch potatoes have been afflicted by this problem. It is quite alarming to state that most Americans are coming up with this problem including the children. This is because of the obesity levels. About ninety percent of the Americans who are suffering from diabetes are suffering from type II diabetes. Fifteen million Americans suffer from type II diabetes. Compared to the number of Americans who are suffering from type I diabetes it is an alarming number. ...

Diabetes I Insulin dependant diabetes mellitus is a condition where the pancreas does not have the capacity to develop enough insulin to meet the requirements of the body. Insulin is one critical compound that is required by the human body to convert the sugars / glucose into energy. This being the case the pancreas is considered as one of the most vital organs of the body. In a condition where the body cannot assimilate the sugars that are being produced, the sugar level in the body becomes extremely high. This is a condition that is medically termed as hyperglycemia. As this sugar cannot be utilized by the body, it sends it to the kidneys where the kidneys filter it and this is sent down the urine. When the sugars come in the urine, the tests prove that the patient is suffering from diabetics. Rather this is one of the tests that are used to confirm the levels of sugar in the body. There is no definite ...

What is Diabetes? Diabetes Mellitus is a term that has emerged from the Greek language. In the ancient days, this disease was characterized by the sweetness of the urine. When the afflected person urinated at some place, the place would be swarmed by ants. When the wise men of those times studied this phenomenon, they came upon the term diabetes; today it is known as a disease of the body where by the blood is sweet. Diabetes mellitus literally means "to flow, honey" in the Greek language.The main causes of diabetes are insufficient production of insulin and obesity. This is a disease that affects the body’s ability to produce insulin. Insulin is a natural compound that is produced by the B-cells that are located in the pancreas. Basically it is the pancreas that produces the insulin. The insulin so produced by the pancreas is used to reduce the sugars of the body to convert it into energy. When this is not possible, the sugars start building up and overflow into the ur...