Blood pressure readings determine the force your blood has on the vessel walls caused during the process of your heart beating. Hypotension is another word for low blood pressure. In a person with low blood pressure, this measurement is less than normal, meaning the blood has too little force on the vessel walls, and can cause vital organs, such as the brain and heart, to have too little blood flow. Patients with low blood pressure complain of feeling faint, woozy, dizzy, or lightheaded.

There are several causes of low blood pressure. Some drugs cause low blood pressure. For example, patients taking blood pressure medication for high blood pressure (hypertension) may experience low blood pressure. Other blood pressure medications work by increasing the width of blood vessels, thus lowering blood pressure. However, causing hypotension because of high blood pressure medication is a rare occurrence with the newest drugs for hypertension. Some blood pressure medications are diuretics and work by eliminating fluid from the body, thus decreasing the volume of blood present in the body. Other drugs commonly associated with this condition are anti-anxiety drugs, anti-depressants, diuretics, and alcohol.
Patients experiencing dehydration may experience low blood pressure. Some people may experience low blood pressure when abruptly standing up after sitting or resting. This is known as orthostatic hypotension, which occurs because too much blood collects or pools in the veins of the lower body too quickly for the blood vessels to adapt to the change. This happens simply because of gravity. Another example of hypotension occurs after eating a heavy meal. Both causes of hypotension are more common among the elderly because of normal changes that occur in aging.
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No one wants to have a heart attack. To take it a step further, no one even expects to have a heart attack. But the realities of life paint a whole other picture.

Over a million people will suffer from a heart attack this year. Of this amount, half will die. Fortunately, over ninety percent of the people who make it to the hospital will survive their heart attack. This is because medications can then be given that will treat the electrical disturbances in the heart. After that, you will be stabilized and your recovery will begin.
WHAT IS THE FIRST STEP IN THE RECOVERY PROCESS?

The first step is called “reperfusion.” It is a fancy word for opening up blocked arteries and restoring blood flow to the heart. If reperfusion takes place early on, damage to the heart muscle is minimized and the quality of life after the heart attack is greatly enhanced.

Once the blocked artery is opened and blood flow is increased, the heart attack will cease and the chest pain will end.

HOW DO DOCTORS OPEN UP THE BLOCKED ARTERY?
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You’ve probably watched an older male family member grow older, and you may once or twice wished you’d had the courage to give him some advice from your point of view. At the same time you may have thought that it would be best if you kept your mouth shut, and that you couldn’t possibly understand that older person’s situation.

But my advice to every young, and not-so-young, man is to say what you need to say, because when you no longer have the chance to say it, you’ll surely regret it. As you watch a loved one age, don’t let them make any mistakes of ignorance. Help them without making it obvious, help them by letting them know:
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Type II, or adult onset diabetes can be controlled effectively through diet, exercise, medications, and insulin. Depending on the severity of your diabetes, medicatons and diet can keep blood sugar levels under control. However, many people require insulin either through injections or through an insulin pump. There is no cure for diabetes, but it is a disease that a person can live with if they follow the regimen their doctor has prescribed.

Following a prescribed diet is essential to keeping blood sugar levels under control. A diabetic needs to check their blood sugar on a daily basis. This is done with a device that pricks the finger. A drop of blood is then placed on a special strip and inserted into an apparatus which gives a blood sugar reading. When blood sugar levels are low, there are warning signs to watch for. A person may experience shakiness, sweating, weakness, lighheadedness, hunger, paleness, confusion, or a headache. Any of these symptoms can be a sign of low blood sugar. It is important to recognize these symptoms and take appropiate measures to bring up blood sugar levels. A diabetic needs to carry either hard candies containing sugar, special glucose tablets, juice, or other beverages containinng sugar. If blood sugar levels become too low, the diabetic can lose consciousness and possibly die. Meals need to be eaten at regular intervals to keep blood sugar levels in the normal range.
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The causes of infertility are complex and vary in each woman and man. Studies have shown that around 50 percent of infertility in couples is because of low sperm count. Another 35 percent is due to blocked fallopian tubes or other uterine problems and the remaining 15 percent remains unknown.

While there is no herb that will guarantee fertility and subsequent pregnancy, there are several herbs that can help increase the chances of conception in both women and men.

For women herbs have been used by midwives and wise women since the beginning of recorded time to help with fertility and conception. The following list is combined from many different cultures.

Dong Quai root, Angelica sinensis, is highly regarded in traditional Chinese medicine as a fertility promoter. This herb can help stabilize the monthly menstrual period. Dong Quai can be purchased either as a tincture at a health food store, or as Tang Kwei Gin in stores in local Chinatowns.
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