Generally, we focus on the average blood pressure assessed from either home or office recording for treating hypertension. Little attention is paid however to BP lability. It is normal for BP to fluctuate from moment to moment and from day to day and is related to many factors such as physical activity, emotion, position, respiratory cycle, diet, salt, alcohol intake, sleep deprivation and the like.
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Salt means either sodium chloride (common salt) or potassium chloride. It is required for human body functions. Skin and kidneys along with other complex systems regulate the salt and water balance. Extra salt means extra water which raises your blood pressure and puts a strain on arteries of brain, heart and kidneys.
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Eating a diet that is rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products and skimps on saturated fat and cholesterol can lower your blood pressure by up to 11 mm Hg if you have high blood pressure. This eating plan is known as the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet.
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Hypertension is one of the leading cause of mortality and morbidity around the world and is an important risk factor for chronic disease burden in our country.
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80% of our immunity lies in our gut. And rightly so! A healthy digestion process is the basis of our optimal health. This article explores ways to know if your gut health is compromised and what actions you can take today to restore your gut health to its optimum so that your immunity boosts up and you feel energetic and equipped to handle what life throws at you.
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“Only a healthy mother is the best gift you can give your new baby”.
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To truly live a life without disease and fear, one must aspire to achieve perfect health in mind, body and spirit. What is shocking is that 70 per cent - 80 per cent of all hospital visits in India today are because of lifestyle diseases. Recent research shows that 53 per cent of all non-communicable diseases stem from unhealthy lifestyle habits while genes, the environment and the quality of healthcare contribute to the other factors.
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In today's generation "Identity Crisis" is a major issue and the generation is perplexed. The ethos of our being and to be born to our culture is a blessing.
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