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Have you ever thought of using a pedometer as an exercise program for yourself. By doing so you can achieve goals you might not of thought of as burning calories and taking weight off. A diabetes cure is not a simple one by no means, it takes all kinds of different measures to achieve progress in balancing glucose levels.
A simple pedometer can be used as a aid to help you lose weight , just by taking steps. You simply attach a pedometer to your waistband , your belt or even around your ankle, which ever you prefer. These cost anywhere from $10 -$20 depending on your choice, there is more expensive ones available that can keep track of your calorie burn,distance that you’ve walked and your workout times and more.The ADA recommends that a simple one can do the job.
Exercising doesn’t mean you have to go to the gym,by using a pedometer you can have a more pleasurable time exercising without thinking of it. Things like walking the dog, or walking your kids to school, going grocery shopping , getting your mail,walking with a partner, all these steps count daily.By using a pedometer you achieve goals that you thought were impossible , now made simple.
Now ready to strap your pedometer on , to get those feet moving? Physical activity promotes good health ,weight loss,better blood pressure,so how many steps should you strive for?
Here’s how to 
strive for a goal that is easy to get started:
- Calibrate your pedometer by counting out 25-50 steps, and making sure your pedometer tracks them all accurately. If the count is off, move your pedometer along your waistband toward your navel or your back until the steps match up.
- Start by wearing your pedometer for a week or two, averaging the number of steps you take each day.
- Now, up your daily average by 500 steps every couple of weeks by taking brisk walks at lunch, parking your car further from store entrances or walking around the block before you check the mailbox. Before you know it, you’ll hit 10,000 steps a day. So checkout the pedometer on page 6 of diabetes supplies, make your steps count!
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High Blood Pressure Causes Many Diabetes Symptoms
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
posted by chip @ 3:38 PM
High blood pressure causes so many different problems, it can be a death sentence for diabetics if not kept under control.Diabetes symptoms are many, like stroke, macular degeneration, kidney disease ,ect.
I bet you never thought that high blood pressure could affect your feet, something to think about. You see high blood pressure causes damage to blood vessels all over your body.
This causes poor circulation , or PVD-peripheral vascular disease . This can cause the blood supply to get blocked to the feet causing poor circulation. Plaque builds up in the arteries that carry blood to the feet, which allows for the walls of the veins to thicken and harden.
To avoid PVD, it’s important to try to control your blood pressure as best you can. You can achieve this by changing your diet plan and adding more physical activity in your daily routine.
Do you ever wonder why your blood pressure is always high when you visit the doctors office.Well the reason is for your symptoms of high blood pressure is due to White Coat Syndrome , is your anticipation of your visit. Believe me , I know , I am one of those statistics. Happens every time I step into any doctors office. This affects about 15% of the people who visit doctors.
So that being said; doctors should realize this and take blood pressure readings differently. Most of the time they are in a hurry, have you answering questions, you are not relaxed as : your feet are not crossed and are flat on the floor or you are not sitting up strait and taking deep relaxing breathes. Go to a quite place in your mind. Also listed below are a few tips to reduce your pressure.
1.Try not to exercise or smoke 30 minutes before you take a reading.
2. Don’t drink anything caffinated or alcohol 30 minutes before. And got to the bathroom before so your bladder is empty.
3. Make sure you sit in a chair with a back rest and that your arm is supported at heart level.
4. Sitting still for at least 5 minutes before you have a reading taken.
5. For the best results , you should have two or more readings taken ,separated at least two minutes apart and then average out your readings.
First : doctors need to measure your blood pressure a couple of times to get an accurate reading.There is automated devices that take blood pressure readings at intervals every few minutes.They can put this device on your arm and leave you alone in the room for a spell and return after multiple readings.
Secondly : If they do not have available an automated device , they can have someone who is specially trained to take blood pressure readings. By using a nurse or technician , this can reduce the white coat phenomenon.
Meanwhile , blood pressure readings for most people - no matter what age they are - should not exceed 140/90 . And for people with diabetes or have chronic kidney disease, levels should not exceed 130/80. If your blood pressure readings are high , talk to your doctor about more thorough monitoring of your levels.
Your Hypertension Diet Should Include This Crunchy Snack for LDL
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
posted by chip @ 10:35 AM
Cholesterol is a big nasty for your heart and arteries. So to make a bad thing good , eat your way to health by adding this crunchy party snack that most everyone loves; Almonds.
Research is finding out that almonds can improve your cholesterol levels, it helps to keep the bad cholesterol ( LDL) from oxidizing. You see when LDL oxidizes it creates problems like blocking your arteries and cutting the blood flow to your heart, which in turn can cause a heart attach.
So now that we know that oxidized LDL can cause clogs in your arteries more that the unoxidized kind HDL , shouldn’t we place nuts on the list for a heart healthy hypertension diet. Results have shown with a group of older adults with high cholesterol ate a handful of almonds as part of there 4 week cholesterol friendly diet . Studies showed that the nut eaters suffered less oxidation from the bad LDL , as well as a drop in the level of there LDL totals. So go ahead , and pass the almonds ,please !
Some good news for those who eat almonds: Studies showed that their good cholesterol levels HDL had rose tremendously. The reason is that research showed that there is a vast array of flavonoids and phenols in the skins play a role promoting good, reason for which you should buy whole almonds with skins on. The nutrients in the skins react synergistically with other antioxidants in your body to produce the cholesterol-controlling effects. So go ahead try some, it can only do a body good.
Drinking Vegetable Juice Helps Lower Blood Pressure and Weight Loss
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
posted by chip @ 10:47 AM
Years of study has showed that a diet rich in vegetables has many health benefits. As of today , worldwide eight out of ten do not meet the daily requirements. Two studies have found that by adding vegetable juice (like V8 Juice) in peoples diets, helped them meet the 4 servings a day of vegetables much easier. This is a much simpler way for people to get their vegetables, by drinking two servings a day of this tasty juice they can reap the benefits of a vegetable rich diet . Vegetable juice is something that people can enjoy, plus it’s convenient and portable, which makes it simple to drink every day.”Also this is a great way to get your kids to have more veggies , especially the ones who avoid them on there plates.
The Baylor College of Medicine showed that by drinking vegetable juice helped overweight people with metabolic syndrome lose more weight compared to non-juice drinkers. The study showed , participants who drank one or two servings of the Low Sodium V8® 100% vegetable juice a day as part of a balanced diet , it increased their vegetable intake and helped them lose an average of four pounds over the 12-week study period. Those who did not drink juice had lost only one pound. Losing weight helps to lower blood pressure , which puts you at less risk of heart disease , diabetes and high cholesterol. The two major health issues of today are heart disease and obesity.So finding something as easy as drinking vegetable juice can help people increase their vegetable intake and have significant health benefits.”
What Causes Diabetes,a Great Possibility is Syndrome X
Thursday, October 1, 2009
posted by chip @ 10:29 AM
Metabolic Syndrome,or Syndrome X ,is a condition now epidemic in the U.S. More than 64 million Americans have the Metabolic Syndrome (roughly one in four adults) and 40% of adults over age 40. Sad to say more and more kids are being diagnosed with the syndrome as well.
If you are diagnosed at having Metobolic Syndrome you are at serious risk of having diabetes and heart disease. Dr. David Herber an expert of UCLA’s School of Human Nutrition , believes that in the next decade roughly 80% of all heart disease will be due to the Metabolic Syndrome, and what causes diabetes type 2 , or both.
There have been guidelines set by the Nationtioal Cholesterol Program , that if you have 3 or more of the following 5 risk factors you probably have Metobolic Symptom.
Below is a list of the risk factors you should take in consideration.
- Abdominal obesity: a waist of 40 inches or more for men, 35 inches or more for women.
- High triglycerides: 150 mg/dL or more.
- Low HDL (”good”) cholesterol: below 40 mg/dL for men, below 50 for women. Most people with the syndrome also have more small, dense LDL (”very bad”) cholesterol particles. (These small, dense LDLs are usually not measured with standard blood lipid profiles.
- High blood pressure: 130/85 or higher (or if you are taking hypertension medication).
- Elevated fasting blood sugar (glucose): 110 mg/dL** or more. (Recently, the American Diabetes Association lowered the cut point for elevated fasting glucose to 100 mg/dL.
An affective approach for treating the Metabolic Syndrome is the most natural one - a healthy diet and regular exercise, argue experts like Dr. Paul Ridker of the Center for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. A healthy lifestyle targets what are often the causes of Metabolic Syndrome: poor diet and excess body fat.
Eat Healthfully
- Eat more fruits and vegetables; cut down on drinking juice.
- Choose lean cuts of meat.
- Rather than frying, bake, broil, or grill your poultry, fish, or meat.
- Reduce the amount of salt in your diet; do not add salt to foods and choose low-sodium foods.
- Cut down on saturated fats.
- Choose whole grain foods (whole wheat bread, brown rice) instead of refined or processed foods (white bread, white rice).
- Eat more fiber-rich foods (beans, fruits, vegetables).
- Eat less sugar.
- Eat less carbohydrates and other starchy foods.
- Limit or eliminate soda and other sugary drinks.
Increase Your Physical Activity
- Exercise a little each day; aim for a total of 30 minutes or more.
- Commit yourself to more physical activity. Join a health club or plan walks with friends.
- Include increased activity into your daily habits.
A Fibromyalgia Cure - Start By Reducing Inflammation
Monday, September 21, 2009
posted by chip @ 9:52 AM
If you are at risk for heart disease or experience chronic pain or fatigue associated with migraine, sleep disorder or fibromyalgia, you need to reduce inflammation throughout your body.To this day there currently are not any medications available for direct treatment of the underlying chronic inflammation associated with cardiovascular disease. Alternatively, anti-inflammatory herbs, used for centuries to treat various chronic inflammatory conditions, may provide benefits to vascular health.
A team of highly experienced physicians, herbalists and biologists have developed FlameEz-Vascular,it is a high quality natural vascular supplement formulated to promote balanced inflammatory responses in cardiovascular system.They use validated natural ingredients in a proprietary combination to deliver the best level of performance with unsurpassed safety and potency. Active ingredients of FlameEz-Vascular works as a total body cleanser to remove inflammatory substances and keeping inflammation under control.
This pruduct may be a fibromyalgia cure if used to prevent inflammation ,which is a leading cause of heart disease , but also creates problems throughout your body causing pain, like arthritus and Fibromyalgia .
Muscle Pain - Diabetes Symptoms From Taking Statin Drugs
Monday, August 31, 2009
posted by chip @ 8:05 AM
There are many people who experience muscle pain and weakness from taking Statin Drugs . My best answer to you is to say , get off these type of drugs as quickly as you can , because this is one of the many side affects from taking them.
The latest information that I recieved is that the Pharmacutical Industry has been trying to hide this fact for years : that these drugs are related to these diabetes symptoms of muscle pain .And worse they appear to be more than just aches. Alot of the Statin users having pain are also showing signs of muscle damage, according to a study published in July in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Evidence has shown that even by stopping the drugs the pains can continue.
Between 10 percent and 15 percent of statin users report minor muscle aches and weakness, with a smaller number battling even more serous muscle problems, according to the study.
All because they’re taking a drug they most of the time don’t need.
Most likely you are taking this drug for cholesterol :Cholesterol is made by an enzyme in the liver. This enzyme goes into overdrive when you eat high-carbohydrate meals or suffer from excess stress. If you simply remove or manage the stress in your life and eat a better diet , your body will make less cholesterol.
The simple fact is that the Big Drug companies do not advertise , like making commercials to teach how to eat right or to exercise to get your life back on track ! No , But applying this method will help to normalize your cholesterol numbers.
There are many people who suffer from high cholesterol,they also find themselves facing other conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes.There are many supplements and natural foods : Garlic for instance that can help with many of these diseases .You can get yourself back on track naturally, and you’ll get yourself away from a lifetime of needless prescription meds like statins and others,just look for the possibilities.
Nearly 1-in-3 American adults has high blood pressure today. But for the Kuna Indians who live on a group of islands off the Caribbean coast of Panama, hypertension doesn’t even exist. In fact, after age 60, the average blood pressure for Kuna Indian islanders is a perfect 110/70.
So lets find out what makes these people practically “immune” to hypertension-and lets them enjoy much lower death rates from heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, and cancer?
Several studies show that the flavonols in cocoa stimulate your body’s production of nitric oxide- which in turn boosts more blood flow to your heart, brain, and other organs.Amazingly as it sounds , one study found that cocoa thins your blood just as well as low-dose aspirin!
Cocoa beans contain large quantities of flavonoids, which are powerful antioxidants that protectsthe human body against harmful effects of oxidation.aThe ntioxidant content in dark chocolate is higher on a per gram basis than milk chocolate. It is also higher in unprocessed cocoa than in alkalized (Dutch-processed) cocoa
Cocoa flavonols can significantly reduce your LDL or “bad” cholesterol levels and promote healthy circulation to maintain your heart health. Cocoa flavonols can improve the health of blood vessels to dilate better and reduce the oxidation of LDL cholesterol that can lead to clogged arteries.Flavonoids are found in many plants, including onions, broccoli, and tea. “Cocoa stands by itself; it’s extraordinarily rich” in flavonoids.
The Kuna Indians in Panama rarely develop high blood pressure. They make their own locally grown, flavonol-rich cocoa. They drink about 5 cups of cocoa each day and include it in many recipes. But if they leave the island, and start drinking commercial cocoa that’s flavonol-poor, the risk of high blood pressure increases.
To make your own special cup of cocoa to lower blood pressure , follow these directions below .
When buying cocoa , look for 100% pure cocoa powder to make hot cocoa with. Take one teaspoon of cocoa powder and mix it with 2 table spoons of cold milk to form a paste. Bring milk to a boil and poor over prepared cocoa paste. Mix well and sweeten with maple syrup or brown sugar.
It is best to use dark chocolate to replace other high fat sweets or desserts, and to enjoy chocolates and other sweets sparingly.
High blood pressure, otherwise known as hypertension, can have disastrous consequences on your wellbeing if left untreated. The good news is that high blood pressure can be effectively controlled with diet and exercise. First and foremost, it’s important for those with high blood pressure to avoid foods that contain excess sodium. For that reason, it’s best to avoid frozen dinners and other meals that are rich in salt and preservatives.
An effective hypertension diet is also designed to limit alcohol and caffeine intake. Both of these substances have a tendency to trigger high blood pressure. Since physical activity is another crucial aspect of treating hypertension, sufferers should set aside blocks of time for low-impact workout routines. Something as small and seemingly insignificant as an evening walk can go a long way in reducing blood pressure.
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