Posts tagged health and wellness
Watch Out For These 3 Signs Of Cardiac Arrest
Apr 16th
Sudden Cardiac Arrest is a common cause of death and can happen suddenly or as the final consequence of a multitude of symptoms. When cardiac arrest happens, blood stops flowing from the heart to important organs throughout the body, including the brain. Immediate CPR or defibrillator treatment is the only effective means of treating cardiac arrest. Check out these signs that can sometimes signal cardiac arrest on the horizon.
Sometimes it seems like cardiac arrest happens for no obvious reasons but most of the time there were signs of trouble before the big moment arrived. People who have gone through one heart attack already and/or experience risk indicators like high blood pressure or existing heart disease are much more likely to have a cardiac arrest. The risks can be reduced by those in the high risk group through close medical monitoring and medication. Medications and lifestyle changes can greatly diminish the risks of cardiac arrest.
Perhaps the most lethal detail about cardiac arrest is how quickly it happens. Noticing the warning signs for what they are can help you save someone's life. Symptoms that include shortness of breath and heart palpitations can be huge indicators of cardiac arrest, especially among those who have heart problems. It's possible that these symptoms can be many different things but be careful to avoid jumping to the conclusion that it isn't cardiac arrest. The sooner help is received the better the odds of survival will be. The decision to call an ambulance when you aren't certain it is or is not cardiac arrest could be a life or death decision.
Many times, a family history of cardiac arrest is the only risk factor people will have. If a family member has had a heart attack or some other heart disease or defect, your risk of going into cardiac arrest are greater. You aren't guaranteed to have a heart attack with a family history but it's worth considering preventative action. Your physician may be able to offer medication that will reduce the risk of cardiac arrest.
Keep these common signs, symptoms, and risk factors of cardiac arrest in mind. There's nothing to guarantee it won't happen to you but it is possible to lower the risks.
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What Happens To Your Blood Sugar Levels When You Eat
Jun 25th
We have all heard of diabetes and are aware that it can cause many problems to people of all ages. One thing that could prevent you from developing this problem is to ensure you have healthy blood sugar levels. I would like to tell you how these levels affect people and how to keep yours healthy.
Before any test is taken the first thing that is asked is whether you have recently eaten, the reason for this is that what we eat will affect the results and a higher result in someone who has eaten within a few hours of taking a test does not necessarily mean you are in the danger level only that your body is working as it should to convert the foods into energy.
For people who have not eaten before the test the level is supposed to be above 80. However it should not be over 120. After eating the levels change to allow you to record 160 before it being of an abnormal level. Even food that you eat not containing cane sugar could have other ingredients that give you energy the body turns these into sugars that are recorded on the test.
You will have noticed on some foods now more than ever that they have a GI index. This tells you whether the sugars and carbohydrates you are consuming have a high or a low level. Knowing this information will help you decide what to eat at what time of the day to maintain a healthy level of sugar in your blood.
To understand it all you need to know that sugars and carbs are what gives us energy. If you are taking part in some kind of exercise then you will need more sugar in your blood to sustain yourself than you would if you were standing still.
The excess sugars that the body turns the energy food into is then saved as many years ago when food was not as readily available turning it into fat was a way to store it while there was not as much food about. Although times have changed the bodys survival method has not.
Some sugars will take longer than others will to get into your blood which means the energy is being released slowly. Other kinds will give you a quick burst of energy that you may need before a race or similar but not last long enough to see you till your next meal.
The levels that are more than 56 are seen as too high so when you find packaging that says anything above this level you should avoid it unless you know the energy is needed. If it contains less than 55 then this is ideal if you are not exerting yourself and means that you are not putting yourself at a high risk of raised sugar levels in your blood.
Always remember that everyone is different and that your diet will depend on how active you are. You will find that maintaining a healthy diet will mean that you feel better both in and outside your body. Next time you read the labels looking for the amount of fat contained in a certain foods be sure to check the sugars too as this is just as important.
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Cigarettes Helps you Relax?
Nov 13th
I've worked with a lot of people to quit smoking. In doing this, I have heard all kinds of reasons that it might be better if they kept smoking.
I've been told smoking sharpens your mind, relaxes you, calms you, keeps you from yelling at the kids (or spouse), tastes good with coffee, tastes better after a meal. In short, makes you feel "better". (I always ask "better than what"?)
I know you don't completely believe these reasons, or why know you should quit smoking. I also know a part of you DOES believe these things, and more.
A part of you MUST believe your reasons or you would have quit smoking by now. Now may be a good time to know there are no laws that say your reason to keep smoking has to make sense. They rarely do.
You've probably already proven your reasons untrue. Smoking might taste better with coffee because the coffee taste on your tongue covers the bad taste of smoking???
And most of the time you're AWARE it doesn't make sense. That doesn't change anything though, does it? Just one more log to toss on the fire of your motivation to quit. A fire that doesn't have much chance against the ocean of your craving to smoke.
There are two important sides to this. The feeling that smoking will make you feel better and, the feeling you want to feel better than. That's what needs to be changed.
If you're thirsty you crave something to drink. If you're hungry you crave food. If you feel bad (tired, stressed, overwhelmed, angry, lonely, whatever...) you want to feel good. And, whatever your mind has been taught feels good, you will crave.
This is simple explanation of a craving. Some smokers have more than one type of craving, the 'first thing in the morning' craving might feel different than the 'on the phone' craving.
So how to help this situation? I can spend a few articles explaining it (and I have, look for them) But, it comes down to changing the feelings, motivations and beliefs involved.
First, the bad feeling needs to be helped. If it's about stress, get it managed, if it's a difficult situation, do what you can to take care of it or get some help. If it's a bad feeling you get that is beyond what the situation deserves, behavior modification might be what you need.
Second, the belief that smoking makes you feel good (it is often the mistaken, and understandable, belief that smoking equals being an adult, in control, strong, capable, etc...) The fact is, smoking is some plant leaf and chemicals wrapped in paper. The good feeling you're looking for, and sometimes experience, is created by YOU. YOU make yourself feel better when you smoke. You can make yourself feel just as good when drinking a glass of water. If, your mind believes it.
And that's the bottom line. The bulk of the quit smoking issue is about behavior modification - changing the way you feel. That's why the success rate of most prescription medication and nicotine replacement (like the patch and nicotine gum) alone is so low. The only current exception is Chantix and even Pfizer, the makers of Chantix, recommend behavior modification go along with the medication.
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