Cancer Cures: Is The Medical Establishment Still Failing To Get Results?

I remember seeing the TV series award-winning 'breaking bad' in Albuquerque, New Mexico chemistry teacher, Walter White, masterfully portrayed by Bryn Cranston, who decides to embark on a life of crime with a methamphetamine drug with one of its alumni used, criminal leads to a dark underworld where connections for he and his partner were very learned in...

The raison d ' être

Walter was diagnosed with stage III. He said that he has only 2 years before the deadly disease finally gets to live, tracks that you want to make this life of immorality because it is A lot of money as security for his wife and teenagers cerebral palsy suffering son.

Do I mean all this?

It is not threatening to the diagnosis of the doctor Walter Eingeständnis debt on behalf of which Center physician failure to pass with a cure for cancer in spite of billions for research for many years.

Let's take a look at the facts

The first thing we must have is the fact that the cancer was in 1900 virtually unknown during the turn of the century in the United States. In the early 1950's, the cancer was about 150 cases per 100,000 population. He rose early cancer of the years 70 deaths to 163 per 100,000 inhabitants, which after much concern made declare then US President Richard Nixon a "war on cancer".

Consequentially, tons of government backed funding got poured into cancer research which escalated over the years. In spite of the billions poured in the result is not only a failure to find a cure but also the cancer deaths figures have increased over the years:

The following is taken from 'Vital Statistics of the US Volume II 1967 - 1992' showing the number of cancer deaths per 100,000 population in the US.

1967 - 157.2

1970 - 162.9

1982 - 187.3

1987 - 198.2

1988 - 198.4

1989 - 201.9

1990 - 203.2

1991 - 204.1

1992 - 204.1

Then, moving to 1997 the number of cancer deaths per 100,000 rose to 220. A further rise was recorded in the year 2000 to 321 (CA Journal for Cancer Clinicians Jan 1997 & OECD Health Data 2010).

I bet you haven't seen these figures in mainstream media. That's because certain individuals don't want you to know this: Since Nixon's war on cancer the equation is simple:

More cancer research = More cancer!

Today's most recent figures show that the cancer death rate has slightly decreased by about 1.5%. Some cancers such as liver and pancreatic cancer have increased, but there have been more cancer incidences. That means more people are getting cancer but living longer.

The 1.5% decrease claim has been questioned by some saying that the decrease could be explained by changing the way the death rate is interpreted and doesn't stand the test of scrutiny... Also, it has been said that one (besides others) explanation for the decline is due to the reduction in young people smoking.

Either way the cancer establishment have failed to look at some major factors that could reduce cancer and in my opinion will never produce significant breakthroughs to lower death and incidents rates if continually ignored.

I've documented these 4 major factors in other articles and they are: Nutrition, outlook on life (the mind, body and spirit connection), exercise and avoidance of toxins, all of which can not only be used for cancer prevention but also in therapies to eradicate the disease...

The saddest thing is that the above 4 factors do not constitute a multibillion dollar industry and I doubt if their effectiveness will ever be seriously considered by the medical establishment's money making model. So, given this, doctors, active for and on behalf of the establishment will not take this route with you and give sound advice related to these vita life-saving factors.

That means, if you are suffering from cancer you're on your own. You have to do your own research make decisions that may have to go against peer pressure and the establishment's bullying tactics... Some people have. I've seen and met a few that have successfully cured themselves of cancer, but be very cautious, judge what's appropriate for you and remember your health and well-being is ultimately up to you.

What Do Oktoberfest, Breast Cancer, Popcorn and Halloween Have in Common?

October is awareness of breast cancer of month, month of awareness of energy, popcorn popcorn, and, of course, Oktoberfest is a celebration of German culture. It seems that summer began a week ago, but it is October! I decided to speak to all of the above in my column this month, so here is what is "new and good" in any of these topics:

Awareness of breast cancer - research on a new class of drugs is labeled "Inhibitors of PARP" the most exciting development in the investigation of the cancer called in more than one decade. I think it has a long, long time after cancer and something called "exciting" is good news. According to the results of a clinical study of 60 patients with breast, ovarian and prostate cancer, last month in the New England Journal of Medicine published some patients whose cancer originally appeared hopelessly dramatic shrinkage or disappearance full of tumors. Many avoid a nasty side effects - nausea. My brother Pat was pleased to avoid this side effect wow!

New England Journal of science is not any conversation. This study was based on the long research and testing by "Inhibitors of the PARP" showing the same drastic reduction of breast, ovarian and prostate cancer. That research! And for every woman who wants to reduce their risk of breast cancer, a Council I learned recently:

Light curve forward, then put your hands under your breasts and "fluff". Yes, exactly, how a pillow fluff would do. It is called lymph, which is free to flow to release toxins from your body, Furthermore, is fun, makes you laugh and finally laughs the best medicine!

Popcorn Popping - Well, if you're one of my students, you'll recognize this one! My Pilates leg series - which builds lean muscle to burn more calories, is difficult, yes, BUT, there's nothing better for losing inches from your Butt, Thighs and Hips. And "Popcorn" is a fun exercise - here's how it's done:

Lie on your side with your head in hand, up on elbow, or weight on your forearm. Make sure your back is straight and then inhale as you slowly raise your top leg toward the ceiling, then exhale as you lower it down, using your toes to tap the floor in front of your bottom leg twice. Repeat your inhale and slow leg raise and then exhale and tap the floor behind your bottom leg twice. Use slow 5 count inhales and exhales for this exercise and keep your hip still. Only your leg moves and it doesn't go too far in front or back for the tapping. Complete at least 6 - 8 rounds of popcorn legs on each side and you'll feel the inches melting away like butter.

Energy Awareness Month - We all take our own personal stand in keeping the planet healthy. My suggestion here would be to combine your own health and the planet's:           

1. Walk or ride your bike to the store or Post Office instead of driving your car.                           
2. Use the stairs instead of elevators when you can.     
3. Use a stainless steel refillable water bottle instead of purchasing those plastic bottles - plastic is a petroleum product. Oil is used to make those bottles!  

How to Sleep Soundly and Reap the Anti Aging Medicine and Preventive Health Benefits

Lying down sexy and supercharged, thin, strong. Solves the anti aging hormone medicine called growth hormone causing regenerate and repair tissue, keeps you thin, sharp and supports, you sleep. During sleep has caused higher levels of melatonin, an antioxidant hormones, sleeping, and studies suggest that it can reduce the risk of skin and breast cancer and diabetes. Sleep improves memory and creativity, the ability to find patterns and links to mathematics situations and life of complex tasks. Dreams is also important for memory and processing of events in life. Lean dream, can grow blurred, cloudy, tired and forgetful comba. Yes, the lack of sleep is the loss of weight in pounds and people with disabilities. It dampens sexual desire or libido, especially among women. A dose of preventive medicine in the form of sleep is to stay healthy, active and I'm still feeling young.

Sleep well

Although there is no cure for insomnia, have few restless nights sometimes. On the cause of why they can not sleep, you can quiet sleep more often. There is no one size fits all. Many factors promote or disrupt sleep involved. Nutrition, movement, hormones, neurotransmitters, stress and the environment play a role. Always in the cause, they require some testing, however, there are a lot of things that you can try out on your own. Everything, disturb sleep such as light, can eliminate noise, heat, stress and stimulants and adding things, closer to the magical 6-8 hours sleep take the promotion, which reap a lot of benefits for health, to ensure that healthy aging.

Sleep Promoters

    Calming herbs - Many people have over activity of stimulating neurotransmitters adrenaline and norepinephrine and not enough calming GABA. Studies showed that the combination of valerian, passionflower and hops worked as well as a sedative to help people fall asleep and stay asleep. They slow the breakdown of the neurotransmitter, GABA and restore balance to your nervous system.
    Journaling -Ruminating thoughts can keep you from falling asleep or wake you up. Write down what is on your mind. Add your to do list with what you will do and when. It really works to settle your mind knowing that all is written down. Set an intention that you will receive guidance for the things you are not sure about.
    Lower cortisol - A common reason for sleep disorders is elevation of cortisol at night. This will prevent you from falling asleep or wake you up, depending on when it rises. Cortisol can be measured in saliva in the comfort of your own home. A phospholipid called phosphatidylserine lowers cortisol and protects the brain cells responsible for memory by being damaged from spikes in cortisol. Cortisol can be measured in your saliva. It is valuable to know what your levels are and how they fluctuate throughout the day.
    Lower stress peptides- Neuropeptide Y (NPY) is a hormone released during stress. Studies showed that a fixed combination of adaptogens Eleutherococcus senticosus root extract, Schisandra chinensis berry extract, and Rhodiola rosea root extract may increase tolerance and adaption to stress. Taking these herbs can stress guard your nervous system and prevent stimulation that keeps you awake.
    Magnesium - Magnesium induces muscle relaxation and can be calming. It is an abundant mineral and many people have a magnesium deficiency. Take it at night for a calming effect. Start with 200mg and work your way up slowly up to 800 mg. Take less if you get diarrhea or use the form magnesium glycinate that is less likely to cause diarrhea.
    Melatonin - Melatonin is a hormone that promotes sleep. It is rises when it gets dark and is lowered by light. Take a controlled release formula if you have difficulty staying asleep or an immediate release formula if you have trouble falling asleep. Start with a low dose as it may give you vivid dreams. These usually stop after a week or two.
    Stress reduction techniques - Stress induces an imbalance in your sympathetic (stimulating) and parasympathetic (relaxing) nervous system as well as release of other hormones. You can restore balance with yoga, meditation, warm baths with magnesium salts, progressive muscle relaxation, prayer, gentle stretching and other techniques. These can calm your mind and nervous system to prepare you for a restful night's sleep.

Evaluation

There are many causes of sleep disorders. If trying any or all of the above don't work, get a functional medicine evaluation. Sleep apnea can be a cause. There are inexpensive sleep studies that can be done in the comfort of your own home. Have your cortisol as well as estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and melatonin measured. A hormone imbalance can be keeping you awake at night. Loss of progesterone in women and testosterone in men is especially troublesome. Many can benefit from bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Consult a functional medicine doctor to determine the root cause of your sleep issues so you can sleep soundly and wake up refreshed and clear.

Natural Cancer Protection

Scientists discover what they have been all the time that surround us around - natural food that helps protect your body against cancer and carcinogens that always are all around us. Yes, breast cancer rates have declined by 2% per year, but you have to be more defensive.

Only drinking 24 ounces - white milk, chocolate, cut fat free or low fat - cancer risk by 44% to finish the research. The mixture of milk of calcium and other connections helps healthy cells divide properly, avoid genetic problems that lead before cancer. Green tea and white tea are also good, because they are rich in Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) substance that surrounds the cells of breast cancer and touched it off its blood supply. Try at least two cups of tea a day.

You can also your defenses, twice in the week to eat tuna. Credit goes to Omega-3 fatty acids, fatty acids, which are also found in salmon, sardines, and other oily fish, forcing, abnormal cells to die before they can share and spread. Studies have shown that the risk of breast cancer in one can shorten the canned tuna and other healthy foods to eat as much as 90%!

Black beans can cut your risk of ever developing breast cancer 24% says Harvard Public Health studies. They are fiber rich, filling and packed with flavonols, the compounds that shield and protect breast genes making them less likely to become damaged when exposed to hormones and other carcinogens. Two cups of black beans a week is the recommended dose. They can easily be substituted for half the ground beef in any recipe.

Reishi mushrooms are so toxic to breast cancer cells they can halve their ability to grow and spread in as little as 24 hours according to recent research. They do have a bitter taste which repels people too, but they can be bought in extract form in most health food stores, called ganoderma. Check with your doctor first before taking.

Consuming beta-sitosterol - an immunity boosting plant compound - daily could double your body's ability to kill off early breast cancer cells. This can be found in avocados, almonds, pecans, pistachios, dark chocolate, red lentils, corn, canola and soybean oils.

Shield your cells with spices! Popular spices like black pepper, turmeric, saffron, oregano, curry and garlic are not only flavor enhancers but also help protect you against cancer. Plant compounds in these spices are proven to nourish all cells, helping them grow and divide normally, even when they are exposed to harsh carcinogens.

Rheumatoid- When the Body's Immune Network Goes Haywire

Rheumatoid is a form of arthritis is an autoimmune disease In other words, Rheumatoid attacks, if the protective shield of the immune system can provide for the body. Rheumatoide - also known as rheumatoid arthritis - the internal organs such as the heart and lungs can seriously affect.

Rheumatoid affects the lining of the joints, which is called the synovium. Rheumatoid patients have painful inflammation of this food. Rheumatoid means a painful condition of the joints. Rheumatoid you know someone in the 1920's and it can last a lifetime.

Still, there is no unanimity about the exact cause of rheumatoid. But most experts agree that genetics and hereditary factors which still play an important role from one generation to another through genes. Another school of thought tries to blame cause rheumatic - Mononucleosis - a virus or a bacterium. Even if one accepts the latter how viable State, it is safe, although the Rheumatoid is contagious at all. Also considered viable reasons Rheumatoid style of stressful lifestyle, stresses and infections such as Streptococcus.
If not detected and in the initial stages, can be Rheumatoid diagnosed negatively affecting the heart and lungs and the blood. What's more, can even change Rheumatoid joints forms. Weakening of this syndrome and extremely painful outcome is that the patient is very problematic to move.

Different persons can have different symptoms. The common symptoms of rheumatoid are a feeling of warmth on the affected parts accompanied by redness, stiffness and an overall swelling of the portion of the body where are located the affected joint(s). The stiffness, tenderness, and swelling can last for about a week or can even extend for a longer period. Obviously, the general feeling is of fatigue and depression. Many also experience feverish symptoms. However, the diseases can also be a silent invader sans these symptoms or a few of them. Moreover, there are several common patterns which are basically symmetrical in nature; suppose a particular joint on one side of the body is affected by rheumatoid then the other side of the body also gets affected by the dysfunction. Rheumatoid is thus a systemic disease causing pain to the patient.

One can also opt for the alternative medicines and therapies as acupuncture and acupressure. The most largely opted for treatment across the globe by the rheumatoid patients are surgeries. Nonetheless, the severity of rheumatoid is usually diagnosed through a series of clinical tests. The patients suffering from a mild attack of rheumatoid are generally prescribed anti-inflammatory medications like aspirin etc. But, in situations where the ailment has already reached an advanced stage, they are prescribed DMARDs (Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs) like the Corticosteroids which include narcotics and prednisone; or chemotherapy drugs like Cytoxan; or anti-organ rejection drugs like cyclosporine. The most commonly prescribed medications for the patients suffering from the acute form of rheumatoid are Methotrexate, Etanercept, Enbrel or Arava. Since these medications are basically antibiotics they tend to leave reactions on the patients who may then suffer side effects.

Hence, the doctors and the patients must share freely the probable allergies or the other ailments and medicines that a patient may be consuming so that the rheumatoid drugs do not cause any complications.
Women in the age group of 20-60 years are susceptible to rheumatoid owing to changes in their hormones that generally take place during this stage. Rheumatoid patients experience the symptoms more in the wintry season.

Nilutpal Gogoi is a writer and a freelance journalist having more than 18 years of service in several audio-visual and print media reputed organizations in North East India. He has published one popular adventure book for children and has published more than 1000 articles for various sites, as such

The Impact That Diabetes Has On One's Life

Diabetes is a disease that attacks the human body in many ways. Firstly, it seems that the patients due to the inability to work keep people in a normal level of glucose in the blood. The fabric of the witch, which makes the cells glucose is yourself; This level of glucose in the blood is maintained within the normal parameters of the secretion of insulin from the pancreas. The normal response of insulin from the pancreas would be secret if there is higher glucose in the body, such as the time after dinner. Due to their inability of glucose begins to build in the blood then is expelled from the body through the urine. Hence the name in antiquity: sweet urine. Hyperglycemia is the medical term for absence of normal levels of insulin in the body of the patient. Take diabetes unfortunately lives a chronic disease.

The effects of diabetes on the body can be very difficult. Failure of kidney damage and nerve are very often not to mention that you could blind even due to illness. Damage to the blood vessels usually arterial Occlusive Disease refers to real boats, also known as micro. After the long-term damage, strokes and heart disease is not unusual are also pretty hard hit, sometimes other large ships. Nearly 17 million people are States of America and an even more incredible fact affected by the disease in the United States, nearly 12 million also the disease but he did not. The amount of money used to keep the treatment and the disease under control are huge compared to the cost of the same treatments for other diseases. Studies have shown that it is more than three times more expensive than other diseases to treat diabetes.

It has been found out that after heart disease and cancer, diabetes is the next major thing responsible for death in the United States of America .

The cause of the disease is the actual incapacity of the pancreas to create the needed amount of insulin necessary for the body to function normally. Sometimes muscle cells and also liver cells lose the ability to properly use the insulin, and although it is produced at a hyer level things don't tend to change. Levels of glucose in the blood stream will gradually lid to hyperglycemia.

People should always try their best to escape the ravaging problems of this terrible disease.

Poor Circulation in the Legs - What it Means For You

Muscle cramps and pain is routine issues, the experience of most people, at one time or another. In the lower extremities, pain in legs, feet, or legs curl can be closed. It is likely that this type of pain to the effort, new activities or even dehydration is likely. In some cases, however, symptoms in the legs and feet can be due to circulatory disorders. How to tell if you will experience a cardiovascular problem and how to treat this condition, will thus be free of pain can.

What causes poor circulation?

In order for the muscles of the legs remains strong and perform daily activities that you need to be a constant flow of blood throughout the body. It is the blood of the heart for pumping towards outside her womb the task out at each end, for each organ and muscle can function optimally. If the blood flow to certain conditions are concerned, the lower limbs are often at risk. This leads to pain during activity, known as claudication.

Cardiovascular problems arise when the aid flow of different arteries blocked and unable to the blood to the extremities. Atherosclerosis is often responsible for damaged arteries. This condition caused by plaque or fatty deposits accumulate in the walls of the arteries. Common causes are high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and nicotine. If this happens, arteries can be oxygen-rich blood reaching his lower extremities, hard and narrow, reducing the amount of data. If its members are affected, peripheral arterial disease is called.

People who suffer from claudication due to peripheral arterial disease usually experience pain while active. The pain should resolve within two to three minutes of ceasing the activity. Unfortunately, claudication can lead to complications over time. As the problem grows worse, ulcers and blood clots may occur; the leg or foot may feel cold; the skin and nails may atrophy; and you may observe hair loss. Some patients will start feeling pain when they are at rest. It is important to treat circulatory problems as early as possible to avoid complications and restore mobility.

Treating Claudication

The first thing I tell patients who experience the symptoms of peripheral arterial disease is that they have the power to dramatically improve their condition. Making lifestyle changes is not always easy, but the ability to be active without pain is the reward for addressing the problem. Before it is necessary to turn to surgical options, give natural solutions a chance.

The greatest risk factor for peripheral arterial disease and claudication is smoking. You should quit as soon as possible and eliminate any exposure to secondhand smoke. The nicotine in cigarettes damages the walls of the arteries, causing low blood flow and poor circulation. Your doctor can discuss a variety of smoking cessation programs with you to find the one that will best fit your needs.

Knowing your cholesterol levels and taking steps to put them in a healthy range can prevent and reduce symptoms of peripheral arterial disease. If high cholesterol is to blame for blocked arteries, your doctor will help you implement a healthy, lowfat diet. Vegetables and whole grains can help lower cholesterol levels.

Oatmeal, for example, is proven to reduce your numbers when eaten daily. If high cholesterol runs in your family, your doctor may prescribe medication to help lower your levels.

Exercise is a free and natural solution for poor circulation. Although activity leads to the pain of claudication, exercise is essential for improving your symptoms. Keeping the muscles active and strong helps them use oxygen more efficiently. Even if circulation is poor, pain may be reduced as the muscles learn to work better. Exercise also encourages the growth of new blood vessels, which provide another way for oxygen to reach your muscles. Work with your doctor to develop an exercise program you can handle and that will eventually reduce your pain.

Atherosclerosis and peripheral arterial disease often go undetected until symptoms present themselves. If claudication occurs, consider it a call to action to adopt a healthier lifestyle. With simple, natural changes, you can help your doctor treat the problem and enjoy life with a healthy, able body.

The One Thing You Must Do To Stop the Silent Killer

When Bill woke up in the hospital room, nurse was smiling at a blood pressure monitor away from his right arm. Terror gripped him, when he tried forming the words: "What happened?" You had stuck in your brain and never came to his mouth. "They had an accident, stroke, dad." His daughter stood next to the bed, a tearful look of fear in his eyes. "But..." he tried to make the word and found that it was impossible. What he meant was that he wanted to shout, "but that it was OK with me!" He had something wrong with him, and was silent and deadly. For some, it was a warning to others not...

An equal opportunity killer

High blood pressure can make anyone, at any time. Cannot be distinguished - mata to young and old, man or woman, of any race or nationality. If in tennis, to destroy his body for a variety of reasons drink - smoke, have too much weight or high pressure, relentless.

He calls Bill in his life through constant tension along with a weight problem, it is ignored. As a first-line and a workaholic supervisor, Bill worked long hours in a high pressure job and placed too much pounds, until fully weighed. It was very busy, with your doctor for a check-up; in fact, it had not in years. When the silent killer schlúg - Bill did not know what had happened to him.

The Damage to You

High blood pressure does tremendous damage to your body. The excessive pressure against your arteries and heart will steadily and seriously damage them over a period of time. Left untreated, it can cause kidney and eye damage, hardening of the arteries, heart attack and stroke.

Three out of 5 cases of heart attacks in women are due to high blood pressure.

The National Heart, Lung and Blood Pressure Institute (NHLBPI) has stated that "Once high blood pressure develops, it usually lasts a lifetime".

And if it is left undiagnosed and untreated, that lifetime may be cut radically short.

The Fat Die Young

The problem with High Blood Pressure, is that it is getting little attention from the media and it is so common that it is thought to be almost "a given" that people in the 40's and above, particularly those in high stress jobs, will have it.

The main reason is that the 'bad boy' Obesity is getting all the press.

The media is obsessed with obesity as the number one American health problem, without making the connection between obesity and high blood pressure and they go hand in hand.

Studies have shown that obesity is inextricably linked with high blood pressure. In fact, the link is so strong that there is a medical term for it: obesity hypertension. 75% of all deaths in the US due to high blood pressure have the obesity connection.

There exists a direct chain reaction that begins when a person weighs too much: obesity results in high blood pressure, high blood pressure results in heart disease, and heart disease results in death.

Seven Steps to Catching the Silent Killer

Will the killer sneak into your house, or is he already there? There are six things you must do to stop him from getting in, or catch him if he is inside.

1) Get regular check ups.

There is only one way to find out if you have high blood pressure, and that is to get a check up. Most doctors' routinely use a sphygmomanometer which consists of a pressure gauge and rubber cuff that wraps around your arm and inflates to constrict arteries. You can also purchase one to take your own blood pressure at home.

2) If you smoke, stop.

If you can't stop by yourself, get counseling to help you do so.

3) Cut down on the drinking (or quit altogether).

4) Get regular exercise.

Turn off the television and go outside. Go for a walk that lasts at least 30 minutes every day or join a health club that allows you to exercise regularly indoors.

5) Lose weight.

There are charts on the Internet that lists how much you should weigh for your height. If you can't lose weight on your own, get help from a support group.

6) Take your medicine.

If you have already been diagnosed by your doctor as having high blood pressure, take your prescriptions faithfully. If you experience side effects, be sure you have made these known to your doctor.

7) Investigate natural alternatives to prescription medicine.

The medical profession tends to equate "alternative remedies" with "quackery" for three primary reasons:

-- Alternative remedies involving herbs are not subject to FDA regulation

-- Ignorance. Alternative remedies are not part of physicians' education

-- Pharmaceutical companies that make their living by producing and encouraging the use of drugs.

There are many alternatives to drugs that are very effective, not the least of which are simply good diet and exercise. If, however, you have been put on medication, do not make any changes without seeing your doctor.

The One Thing You Must Do

All very glibly said. "Stop smoking." "Lose weight". etc. and etc. You've heard it all before, and they sound easy when written down on paper.

But -- realistically -- what do you have to do to accomplish these things? To get to the place you need to be to bring high blood pressure down to normal levels?

The answer: YOU MUST PLAN

The one thing you must do is to plan a long term strategy to reduce your weight, limit your alcohol consumption, stop smoking and reduce stress levels. These will involve radical lifestyle changes and a long term commitment. They are not going to be accomplished overnight, and will come only with determined effort and effective planning.

The Plan

If Bill had been aware of his high blood pressure and the serious consequences of allowing it to go unchecked, and if he had done something about it, he wouldn't be in the situation we left him at the beginning of this article.

By the time he reached the hospital bed, the entire right side of his body was paralyzed from a stroke brought on by the unseen killer. It was too late.

Bill had not been going to the doctor for regular checkups, and he didn't know he was about to be the killer's next victim. Had he known, and had he known what he must accomplish to get off the killer's "hit list", he would have begun planning how to change his lifestyle in order to stop the damage it was causing.

The real question, though, is will YOU do it? Will you get the check-up you need, and if the diagnosis is positive, will you formulate a plan NOW to make the lifestyle changes necessary to beat the killer?

Don't wait until it strikes ... then it will be too late.

High Blood Pressure - How Is It Treated?

In this article we will discuss just how high blood pressure is treated so that it can be kept under control. The first thing that you have that know people, which tends to be high blood pressure yes same for many years, until its effects are felt in reality. The goal is then the diagnosis and treatment of high blood pressure, before the physical damage to the organs of the body, in fact. To achieve this objective is important to have screening programs and the public aware of how dangerous high blood pressure can be if it is not quickly. Treatment of high blood pressure help fast enough to prevent stroke, heart attack and kidney failure.

To find out if a patient has high blood pressure, you should do a pressure test. This test is very easy to make and is not invasive in any way. A normal blood pressure ended 85 140. For African Americans, it is recommended that this number may be slightly lower. Some 140 / 85 is considered high blood pressure. Of course, the greater the number more serious condition. Patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease would like to lower your low blood pressure even lower. In patients with arterial hypertension lifestyle changes are usually required, such as dietary changes, but these changes are often not enough because certain genetic reasons, why the patient may have high blood pressure. In these cases, the treatment is usually necessary.

Life style changes are usually where treatment starts. The doctor may give the patient a diet to follow or send the patient to a qualified nutritionist to design a diet if the doctor feels that the condition warrants it.

In cases where the blood pressure is very high, more aggressive treatment may be started right away even before life style changes are put in place. These circumstances include borderline diastolic pressures associated with end-organ damage, systolic hypertension, or factors that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, such as if a person is over 65 years of age, of African American decent, a smoker or has hyperlipemia or diabetes.

There are several classes of medications that can be given under these conditions called anti-hypertensive drugs. There are also some drugs that can only be given in conjunction with these anti-hypertensive drugs called alpha blocker medications.

In cases where the patient has an underlying condition that is causing the high blood pressure, another drug will need to be given in addition to the anti-hypertensive drug in order to treat the underlying condition as well otherwise the one drug on its own won't be able to do the job properly. An example of this is giving beta blockers to stop migraine headaches which most likely are being caused by the high blood pressure condition.

In cases where the blood pressure level is very high sometimes emergency treatment is needed. In these cases drugs like itroprusside and labetalol are given which will hopefully bring the dangerously high blood pressure down quickly. This is usually only done in cases where there is immediate danger of a stroke or heart attack.

How To Use Blood Pressure Monitors Correctly?

A regular and adequate review of blood pressure is very important to maintain a healthy body condition. With increasing age, blood pressure usually shows a slight variation of the normal mass. And people with frequent swings between high and low blood pressure are required to have a tab in their blood pressure readings. With these people, it is not accessible even to give a regular visit to the doctor. So it is the only solution that follows, at home to avoid a blood pressure monitor. Blood pressure monitors are available in two versions: one is digital and the other is manual. Unless any kind, which are basic and similar components which are a bracelet and a gauge. A fist is composed of an inner layer of rubber with an outer nylon fabric. The metro is on the other hand either digital or aneroid account with systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure reading. What kind of blood pressure monitor, is there a set of rules and policies that should follow and practice.

Know The Process

Before giving a reading to yourself or to others at home, you should know how to use the monitor accurately.

Always start your blood pressure measurement learning classes from a professional hand. Take the help of a nearby medical professional or a nurse for that matter. Understand the basics of the blood pressure measuring machine and the concept of blood pressure. You should be clear of the normal measurements of people belonging to different age groups. For instance, a man and a woman from the same age group will have different normal blood pressure measurements.

Put It Right

Always place the cuff on the right position on the arm to get an accurate reading. Generally a cuff is fastened on the left arm of the patient. The gauge should be kept straight, while measuring the pressure. The stethoscope should also be placed at a right position, a little under the fastened cuff on the left arm.

Certain Precautions

Besides, there are certain other things that you should keep in mind before measuring your blood pressure. Never take a reading after exercising. Instead take a reading before going out for a workout or early mornings. Also, for attaining an absolute correct blood pressure reading do not consume products rich in caffeine or nicotine. Also refrain from binging much on tobacco or alcohol before taking a blood pressure measurement. All these substances can increase your blood pressure to a slight higher level.

Maintain Right Posture

Always sit in a comfortable and erect position while measuring blood pressure. Do not place the cuff of the blood pressure monitor on the clothes that you are wearing but on the bare skin of your left arm.

Follow these simple guidelines while measuring blood pressure and you can keep a proper tab on it even while comfortably relaxing in your home.

Free Blood Pressure Monitors

Blood pressure monitors have been for a long time in use, but several devices offer different interpretations. Among several health problems, are variations of blood pressure and the problems that accompany some of the worst crimes. For study and time plans for a 24-hour blood pressure checks, which requires that a measuring device stays continuously with pressure patients blood to assess a patient's conditions or diseases of the heart, ask about treatment. 

This is called ABPM (ambulatory blood pressure measurement). ABPM records of measurement of blood pressure with a blood pressure monitor automatic, which joins with the patient's arm. Manufacturers of devices monitoring they have low blood pressure and use instruments - and shed blood pressure that are easy to use and with almost developed, accurate readings. Without device mainly in batteries of monitoring blood pressure and can easily by patients or doctors made. This automatic monitors pressure measures become electronic waves, which are measurable. Most of them are digital devices with clear demonstration.

Free blood pressure monitors that enable users to take readings on their own are gaining popularity. Recent developments have produced free digital blood pressure monitors that are fully automatic. Generally, blood pressure monitors should be error corrected at regular intervals, and free blood pressure monitors are no exception.

Although blood pressure monitors were originally meant for use inside hospital surgery rooms, they have now become very common instruments even in homes and offices where you can use them comfortably. Needless to say, free blood pressure monitors have made life much easier for patients as well as doctors.

High Blood Pressure - Prevention and Control

It is a fact that this hypertension is the most common problem of health for adults in the United States would affect. Blood pressure is really stable, in fact most people have blood pressure is higher or lower in some cases, as normal, but it is when it receives these anomalous, that has become a serious health risk. What exactly is blood pressure? Blood pressure normal, is simply the force exerted by the fluid from the blood in the blood vessels and the heart movement. Add a little more than close, it has two basic components - systolic pressure (which is the maximum pressure in the arteries when the heart actively bleeding) and diastolic pressure (which is the minimum pressure, when the heart beats). A normal blood pressure for an adult reading is 120 over 80 (doctors and nurses and listen to these numbers when your pressure is often taken).

Obviously, these numbers mean something and in the case of a normal reading of 120 over 80, they refer to millimeters of mercury. Anything above this reading is considered to be a clinical case of high blood pressure.

High blood pressure is deemed to be risky due to a variety of reasons. The most serious are that a person with high blood pressure has an increased risk of suffering from heart diseases, strokes and even heart failure. Other problems can be that the sufferer is more prone to end up with renal diseases and kidney failure.

Recent studies have revealed that more than 32% of Americans adults suffer from high blood pressure. One of the main problems we have here is detecting it in the fist place. Often there may be no obvious symptoms but there are indicators that one should watch out for such as: shortness of breath; a feeling of feebleness; obesity; short temperedness; slurring of speech; extreme sweating, and a few other such symptoms may indicate the existence of high blood pressure.

As there are no obvious symptoms, high blood pressure is also known as a silent killer simply because most of these symptoms can pass off for general ailments. Nobody is likely to attribute them to high blood pressure and the majority of people find out that they are in fact suffering from high blood pressure at a much later point. Age and an inactive lifestyle increase the risk of developing high blood pressure. Not surprisingly then that unhealthy lifestyle issues also figure significantly in the list of usual suspects that produce and sustain high blood pressure levels.

The controlling and prevention of high blood pressure is thankfully quite simple. Firstly, and most importantly, you need to get a check up by a physician in order to establish whether you have high blood pressure or not. Based on the results of the test, your physician will inform you what you have to do.

There are some general requirements to keep high blood pressure under control and these include the following. If you are overweight or tend towards obesity, you need to get on a program immediately in order to lose some of the excess weight. Not surprisingly, careful dieting and physical activity is the best way to do this. Next, and this is very important, is that sufferers of high blood pressure need to reduce their intake of salt. Drinking alcoholic drinks too is among the banned or certainly moderated foods/drinks for people with high blood pressure. Finally, smoking is another cause of high blood pressure and needs to be cut down or preferably stopped altogether. In addition to these, there are also numerous prescription drugs that help to keep high blood pressure under control.

To summarize then, high blood pressure is not a fatal illness, but failure to control it may lead to other critical health complications. So act now before it is too late!

How to Treat High Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of the arteries. Blood pressure is analysed in two stages as the systolic and diastolic pressure. A blood pressure of 120/80 MmHg (millimeters of mercury) is verbally expressed as "120 over 80". Normal blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg blood pressure of 120/80 mm is known as high blood pressure. High blood pressure is common. Nearly 65 million Americans are being treated for this condition. African Americans are more prone to high pressure. Sometimes, obesity, arterial hypertension family history and pre hypertension predisposes to high blood pressure.

The large arteries of the behavior of the body is similar to the balloon. They are curious to see if the heart contracts and by 'jumped back' after the beating of the heart, causing blood pressure remain. Blood is the only medium which carries oxygen and other nutrients to all parts of the body. Therefore, constant blood flow to all the functions of the cell and its survival.

Regardless of race, age, or gender, anyone can develop high blood pressure. It is estimated that one in every four American adults has high blood pressure. Once high blood pressure develops, it usually lasts a lifetime. You can prevent and control high blood pressure by taking action. The causes of high blood pressure vary. Causes may include narrowing of the arteries, a greater than normal volume of blood, or the heart beating faster or more forcefully than it should. Any of these conditions will cause increased pressure against the artery walls.

Excess weight is a large factor in high blood pressure. Though many people who are not obese suffer from the condition, it's three times more likely that those who are overweight will develop the condition. Obesity starts at 20% above the ideal weight for your height and bone structure. However, sometimes a small weight loss of five to ten pounds will reduce blood pressure to within the normal range. If you have high blood pressure and are overweight, try to get as close to your recommended body weight as possible.

The key to lowering blood pressure by walking is to walk briskly, swinging your arms. Start by walking a quarter mile and build up the length of the walks to a mile. You will be surprised at how much your blood pressure lowers after a regular routine of walking daily for two weeks to a month. The reason that exercise reduces high blood pressure is that it opens blood vessels and that makes the blood pressure come down. Even though blood pressure goes up during exercise, it drops when the exercise ends. Then when it goes back up, it doesn't reach such a high level.

Another important measure for you health is to not smoke: While cigarette smoking is not directly related to high blood pressure, it increases you risk of heart attack and stroke. As your body weight increases, your blood pressure rises. In fact, being overweight can make you two to six times more likely to develop high blood pressure than if you are at your desirable weight. Keeping your weight in the desirable range is not only important to prevent high blood pressure but also for your overall health and well-being.