Most of the time a normal blood sugar level is measured in mg/dL which stands for milligrams per deciliter however now more and more of the world is moving to using mmol/L as the standard for measuring blood sugar levels. Mmol/L stands for millimoles per liter. Now both of those are pretty confusing, but...
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Climate and High Blood Pressure- is there a link
A client recently wrote to me questioning if there was a link to hot climates and an increase in blood pressure. My initial thought was, "no," as an increase in blood pressure among different countries is usually always related to diet and exercise level.
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10 Foods to Lower Blood Sugar
This is a short list of foods that lower blood sugar. Since controlling blood sugar is one of the most important things you can do to remain healthy and live a long life, you need to learn how to lower a high blood sugar level, and what kind of foods and diet can help...
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The Good Cholesterol
HDL cholesterol, also known as the good cholesterol has the ability to transport cholesterol found in the blood over to the liver which changes the cholesterol in a way to allow its removal from the body. Some experts in the field claim that HDL can also eliminate excess cholesterol from what is known as...
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Healthy Cholesterol Levels for Good Health
If you are an adult over twenty years old it is important to have your cholesterol level checked about every five years to make sure you have what is considered to be a healthy cholesterol level. High cholesterol can cause heart disease and is a primary factor in people acquiring hardening of the arteries...
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High Blood Pressure – Things You Will Want To Know
High Blood Pressure, Things You Will Want To Know First thing you want to understand is what the numbers mean. Your blood pressure will read with a top and bottom number. The top is your systolic pressure and the bottom number is your diastolic pressure. Normal blood pressure is 120/80 so if your blood...
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What is blood pressure?
What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force of your blood against your artery walls. When you have your blood pressure checked the reading has two numbers; one on top and one on bottom. The top number is your systolic pressure. This is the force of your blood in your arteries when your...
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