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Supplements of the Month
For Hypertension |  |
The Mayo Clinic cites a number of supplements that might help decrease blood pressure:
1. alpha-linolenic acid
2. cod liver oil
3. garlic
4. blond psyllium
5. omega-3 fatty acids
6. cocoa
7. calcium
8. coenzyme Q10
(should always discuss adding any of these with a physician before taking it.) |
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| FACT OR FICTION |  | |
1. If you have no symptoms then a blood pressure over 140/90 is not serious
2. Children and babies don't have high blood pressure
3. High blood pressure in pregnancy is normal
(All Fiction: children and pregnant women can have life threatening illnesses with elevated bp) |
| Kid's Corner | |
An experiment conducted on students showed that the colors red and yellow will cause a person's blood pressure to rise. The calmer colors of blue and green, and the neutral colors of white and black did not show any significant effect on blood pressure.
The color of the environment that we live in might have a significant effect on our moods and health. This field of study may also be useful in the advertising industry, where colors are used to create specific moods. | |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_symbolism_and_psychology
Relationship between Color and Emotion: A study of College Students - Nazi Kayak, Helen H. Epps: College Student Journal, Vol. 38, 2004 |
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A daily meditation practice requires discipline and allocating time each day.
1. Take time to settle in a quiet space, close your eyes.
2. Acknowledge the surrounding sounds and then clear them from your mind.
3. Focus on your breath and observe the air as it enters and exits your body.
4. Repeat a mantra which is a word or sound while you clear your mind of all other thoughts and stressors.
5. Practice this once or twice a day to lower blood pressure and stress hormones.
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From the Staff of FHPIM and Estheitque MediSpa |
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Welcome back to our Newsletter!
We continue to have some positive changes at FHPIM.
Please stop in and visit our MediSpa. Let us set up a complimentary consultation to determine your skin needs.
Our office provides comprehensive pediatric and adult care. We also offers bio-identical hormone pellet therapy, natural allergy drops and extensive cardio-vascular screening.
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Welcome Stephanie to the Spa! | |
Our New Certified Laser Technician
Stephanie, orignally from California, has recently settled in Arizona with her family. She has ten years of experience in the spa industry and has joined Dr. Patel and Ghazaleh in the spa as our laser technician/aesthetician. She is always concerned about the patients comfort and makes it her mission to do her best to help them get exceptional service and an enjoyable, memorable experience. Please stop in and say hello to Stephanie in the spa! |
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The Silent Killer: HYPERTENSION | |
Have You Checked Your Blood Pressure Lately?
Did You Know......
** 1 in 3 Americans have high blood pressure (77.9million)
** 69% of people who have a first heart attack
** 77% who have a first stroke
** 74% who have congestive heart failure
ALL of the above have blood pressure higher than 140/90 mm Hg
It's called the "Silent Killer" because many people don't even know they have it. High blood pressure has no symptoms or warning signs. But when elevated blood pressure is accompanied by abnormal cholesterol and blood sugar levels, the damage to your arteries, kidneys, and heart accelerates exponentially. Fortunately, high blood pressure is easy to detect and treat. Sometimes people can keep blood pressure in a healthy range simply by making lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, increasing activity, and eating more healthfully. Simple changes in lifestyle like cutting out salt, caffiene, alcohol, tobacco, sugar and fats can help with lowering blood pressure and reduce your chances of a heart attack, stroke or heart failure! |
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SIX MUST HAVE FOODS TO LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE | |
Let Food Be Thy Medicine
2. BEETS: Drinking a glass of beet juice can lower blood pressure within just a few hours, according to a Queen Mary University of London study published last year in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension. The nitrate in the juice has the same effect as taking a nitrate tablet, the researchers found. Other nitrate-rich foods include spinach, lettuce, cabbage, carrots and, of course, whole beets.
3. BERRIES: Just one serving of blueberries a week can help cut your risk of high blood pressure. Blueberries, as well as raspberries and strawberries, contain natural compounds called anthocyanins that protect against hypertension, according to a recent British and American study of about 157,000 men and women published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
4. GRAINS: Having a bowl of breakfast cereal, especially whole-grain, high-fiber cereals like oatmeal, oat squares, bran flakes or shredded wheat, can reduce your chance of developing high blood pressure, Harvard University researchers recently found.
5. POTATOES: A baked potato is high in potassium and magnesium, two important minerals that can help fight high blood pressure. Research shows that if Americans boosted their potassium intake, adult cases of high blood pressure could fall by more than 10 percent. As for magnesium, many older Americans fail to get enough in their diet, according to the National Institutes of Health. In addition to baked potatoes, here are some other foods high in both these minerals: halibut, spinach, bananas, soybeans, kidney beans and plain nonfat yogurt.
6. SKIM MILK: Eating low-fat dairy products can reduce a woman's risk of developing hypertension. That's the conclusion of a 2008 study of nearly 30,000 women with an average age of 54. The women who ate the most low-fat dairy products- yogurt, low-fat cottage cheese, frozen yogurt, skim or low-fat milk - were 11 percent less likely to develop high blood pressure. |
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The American Heart Association has identified several alternative therapies that could lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension.
An expert panel targeted patients with blood pressure and they published their findings in the journal Hypertension.
Experts were surprised that four weeks of isometric hand-grip exercises caused a 10 percent lowering of both blood pressure numbers. They note, however, that patients whose readings are 180/110 mmHg or higher should avoid isometric exercises. |
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Isometric Hand Grip Exercises Lower Blood Pressure | |
 Add This Exercise to Your Routine to Lower Blood Pressure
Isometric hand grip exercises entail grabbing an object with the strength of the forearms, then keeping it stationary. In addition to lowering blood pressure, these types of exercises can help athletes like golfers and baseball players build wrist and forearm strength for striking a ball. Additionally, people can build hand strength for daily activities like opening jars or yard work. There are a number of different isometric hand grip exercises that a person can perform to build forearm strength and lower blood pressure.
Ball Squeeze The ball squeeze exercise requires only a tennis ball or any other small ball. Hold the ball in one hand and squeeze it for 60 to 90 seconds. Place the ball in your other hand and repeat the squeeze for the same amount of time. Repeat the exercise three times with each hand.
Athletic Gripper Hold
Athletic grippers can be found at nearly any sporting good store. Grippers generally come in different resistances so you'll have to choose one appropriate for you. Ideally, you should use one that you are able to squeeze for two minutes before your muscles fatigue. Hold the athletic gripper in one hand and squeeze it for two minutes then switch hands and repeat the exercise. Complete the exercise twice with each hand.
Weight Hold
The weight hold is a challenging exercise. Hold a heavy dumbbell in each hand with your arms by your sides. Simply maintain this position as long as you can. Set the weights down and allow your hands to relax for two minutes then repeat the isometric hold. |
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| References: American Medical Association, Mayo Clinic, AARP, Livingstrong. | | |
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Please let us know if there are any topics of interest with which we can help you.
Have a nice day and see you soon!
Sincerely,
Jyoti Patel MD
Fountain Hills Pediatrics & Internal Medicine and Esthetique MediSpa (These are views and opinions of FHPIM and not to be used as a substitute for medical care or as a means for treatment.) |
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