How Uneven Blood Pressure Readings Hint at Heart Danger
Your doctor puts that Velcro cuff around your arm and checks your blood pressure (BP) at every visit. And there’s a good reason for that…
High blood pressure—hypertension—killed 61,762 Americans in 2009. It may also tip you off to serious health problems… Like heart disease and stroke.
And although it doesn’t get as much attention, studies show low BP is a threat, too. If your reading is always below 85/55… A heart attack—or heart failure—could be in your future.
But there’s another factor that’s easy to overlook… And that could be a fatal mistake.
According to new findings from the University of Alabama, fluctuations in your blood pressure—up or down—may be just as menacing. About 26,000 people participated in a study. The results were shocking…
People whose BP went up or down by about 15 points over the course of seven doctors’ visits were 25% more likely to experience heart failure. They were also 30% more likely to die from heart disease or to have a nonfatal heart attack. This group was also 50% more likely to have a stroke…and 60% more likely to die from any cause.
The average doctor won’t do anything for a 7-point change in BP. And if they did, their “solution” would be a dangerous medication you must take for the foreseeable future. No thanks…
You can take your blood pressure into your own hands. That means doing more than focusing on either lowering or raising it. Rather, you want to keep it balanced—or in a healthy range.
You can do this by combining certain foods and supplements to help keep blood pressure in check… Not too high, not too low.
Spirulina is a legitimate superfood. And it can lower your BP. In fact, it outperforms 14 different ACE inhibitors. The main differences are that it comes with zero side effects and works by nourishing your body… Not by masking symptoms. You can find spirulina in capsule or liquid form at your local vitamin and supplement store. It’s also sold as a powder that you can scoop into your raw juices and smoothies.
And despite what you’ve heard, salt can help you maintain a healthy BP. But getting the right kind is critical. Try replacing chemical-refined table salt with Himalayan sea salt. It’s rich in minerals you won’t get from the processed stuff. And because it’s lower in sodium, it can gently help bring up blood pressure levels.
Fortunately, there are a ton of natural ways to keep your BP in a healthy range. Many you’ll even find in your kitchen. The tasty vegetable that researchers found lowered blood pressure by five points—and proved to be a better choice than beta blockers… The “unhealthy” food that the Huffington Post agrees works the same way as ACE inhibitors to control BP and reduce the risk of heart attack…
But more important, these solutions are backed by real, scientific studies. And we’ve pulled together the five most important and most easily accessible weapons for keeping your blood pressure in check. It's a report unlike any we've ever put together. Find out more HERE.
In Good Health,
Angela Salerno
Publisher, INH Health Watch
How to Perform the Heimlich Maneuver if your Dog is Choking
Most dogs will chew nearly anything: bones, toys, shoes, socks, etc. But would you know what to do if something became lodged in the windpipe or stuck on the palate and your dog began to choke? It's important that you do not wait for veterinary assistance, as the dog may suffocate.
What To Watch For
If the dog is suffocating, it will often panic. A dog may paw at its mouth if something is lodged, though this does not necessarily mean it is choking. Another suspicious sign of choking is an unresponsive or unconscious dog; in these cases, check the throat and mouth for foreign objects.
Primary Cause
Almost any small object can cause choking, though the most common are hard rubber balls, lumps of gristle, and chew toys or sticks that have become swollen due to moisture.
Immediate Care
Be very careful when dealing with a choking dog, as even calm animals will panic when they cannot breathe. Protect yourself by restraining the dog, but do not muzzle it.
Use both hands to open the mouth, with one hand on the upper jaw and the other on the lower.
Grasping the jaws, press the lips over the dog’s teeth so that they are between the teeth and your fingers.
Look inside the mouth and remove the obstruction with your fingers.
If you can’t move the object with your fingers, use a flat spoon handle to pry it away from the teeth or roof of the mouth.
If the dog is still choking and you can’t see anything in the mouth, or the dog has fallen unconscious, follow these guidelines.
For a SMALL Dog
Pick the dog up by its thighs and gently shake and swing it. If his condition does not improve, apply forward pressure to the abdomen just behind the ribcage.
For a LARGE Dog
Do not try to pick up, shake, or swing a large dog; you're more likely to do further damage due to the animal's size. Instead, perform the equivalent of the Heimlich maneuver:
If the dog is standing, put your arms around her belly, joining your hands. Make a fist and push firmly up and forward, just behind the rib cage. Place the dog on his side afterward.
If the dog is lying down, place one hand on the back for support and use the other hand to squeeze the abdomen upwards and forwards.
Check the dog's mouth and remove any objects that may have been dislodges with your fingers.
Note that the object might be quite a way back towards the throat, so you might have to hunt around and hook it out with your index finger. If the dog required artificial respiration or CPR, seek immediate veterinary attention.
Veterinary Care
It is likely objects stuck in the throat have caused damage. Depending on the length of time the dog was without oxygen and the damage to the throat, the dog may require hospitalization for a few days. In some cases, bronchoscopy (whereby a small camera is inserted into the windpipe to visualize and remove the foreign body) may be recommended.
Although this may just be minor scratching, it is still important that a veterinarian examine the dog for potential problems. Sometimes foreign bodies stuck in the esophagus such as bones can cause respiratory distress and mimic choking.
Prevention
The best way to prevent choking is to treat your dog as you would a small child. Although it’s almost impossible to stop them putting things in their mouth, you should always be present and keep an eye on what they’re chewing. Avoid moisture-swollen chew toys or sticks, and cut up large chunks of food, especially gristle. T-bones are also known to cause choking when given to dogs.
for our furry friends.
Al Sears, MD
11905 Southern Blvd.
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
http://www.drsinatra.com/boost-heart-health-through-grounding/
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