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Health and Living – The FYI on Blood Pressure

Heart healthHey Earth’s Enrichers

Have you ever had a moment of high stress and/or a point when you were so fed up with something that you may have said it make your blood boil or it raises your blood pressure? We are pretty sure you have had one of those moments a few times. But what actually raises your blood pressure and how can you keep it under control?

Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of your arteries. It is also the rate upon which it circulates and the heart pumps your blood. High blood pressure also known as hypertension is when the pressure readings reach 140/90 and over. It is basically that your heart is pumping too much blood at a time.

This can happen because your arteries are too narrow to handle the increased amount of blood. In some cases, high blood pressure can lead to other forms of health issues like heart attack or stroke. This, of course, depends on other extenuating circumstances of the individual that has high blood pressure.

In all situations concerning your health, it is important to talk to a professional to see where you in your health. Consulting a doctor can help you see where your health stands and what you could do to improve it. There are ways you can help reduce your chances of high blood pressure:

  • regulate your sodium intake because it can contribute to high blood pressure.
  • reduce your stress levels and find some ways to cope healthily
  • exercise to keep your body fit and ready for whatever comes its way
  • practice eating healthy
  • foods that exclusively helps reduce blood pressure:
    • berries like raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries have flavonoids that help blood pressure
    • leafy greens have potassium and are great for lowering blood pressure
    • beets contain nitrates that can help reduce blood pressure.
    • oatmeal has low sodium and fat, which is great for a high blood pressure
    • bananas are just good for everything, the potassium is great for adding to a healthy diet.  

The EE 411: Smoking, Blood Pressure, and Health

We figure we’d highlight a quick tid-bit about smoking health risks. As you all are well aware, there have been studies that show how smoking can have adverse effects on an individual’s health. Smoking, as research has shown, can make getting health more difficult. It can affect breathing and other aspects of your health. In terms of this week’s topic, smoking has been correlated with high blood pressure. It has been connected to lung cancer and cardiovascular disease. Smoking is definitely something to consult your doctor about, especially if you are thinking about quitting. Also, the second hand smoke can pose health risks to others. It is nice to be mindful of others when smoking and others to avoid too much exposure to second-hand smoke.

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Living Healthy – The Making of a Healthy Diet

Power BreakfastHey Earth’s Enrichers

Let’s talk facts here ladies and gentlemen! The fact is that healthy balanced diets improve the quality of life! Yes, yes they do.

There are some awesome health benefits that come along with taking on healthy eating habits. Just think about it when you balance your diet appropriately, you fashion a disciplined schedule that eliminates over eating and overdoing saturated fats. This combined with a healthy workout plan, you could reduce and keep control of your weight.

Now, when setting up your meal plan, you should eliminate the unhealthy parts of your diet and replace them with healthier options. You are not just eliminating them! Everyone knows what happens when a person stops eating–they get angry. Not eating enough can cause mood swings; not eating right can just give you feelings like the “itis.” Balancing your diet appropriately can help improve your mood.

In all instances your body needs food for energy. Fuel is important for the body to do what is necessary. If you have a car that takes premium gas and some poor unfortunate soul puts in diesel, your car will not run. The same goes for your body it needs premium gold, the good stuff. When you feed it the good stuff, it helps give it enough energy to run, and boost its ability to fight disease. I’m not kidd’n.

Last but certainly not least, with all the healthy choices you are making, you are taking steps to improve your health. Not to mention that all of these benefits are encompassed with physical activity or exercise. Once you have worked with your doctor and established a healthy balance then you are increasing the span of your life. Unhealthy eating especially without minimal physical activity can invite possible health risks. That is why it is important to check with your physician or a health professional annually to check the status of your health.

The EE 411: Cholesterol is a type of lipid that is necessary for cell and hormone synthesis. It can help your body produce hormones and help you digest your food.Guidelines

These are some basic guidelines to you get started with creating a healthy diet:

● Select foods and drinks that don’t contribute extra or unneeded calories. Also, look out for saturated, trans, or added sugars, salt, or alcohol. They are not necessary for health.
● Balance your calorie intake for the amount of activity you have in your daily life. The more energy you are going to expend, the more calories you need. Calories contribute to weight when you’re not working them off.
● Do some sort of physical activity! Take the stairs instead of the elevator, walk to places (park farther away in safe situations), or chose greener ways to get to work.
● Balance your meals with the appropriate food groups. Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are great for maintaining one’s energy and health.
● Choose fiber-rich fruits like Apples (with the skin on them), vegetables, and whole grains.
● Try to consume less than a teaspoon of salt per day. (the biggest challenge of them all!)
● Prepare your food with care.

For more tips on health and nutrition check out Food and Nourishment. Also, to review what you know about Apples. We always encourage you to do more research to help you determine what’s best for you. Until next time! 🙂

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