Eggs And High Blood Pressure: Decoding The Dietary Dilemma
Conclusion
In navigating the winding road of managing high blood pressure, several key points emerge. Eggs, while a source of ongoing debate, can form part of a balanced diet for most people. It’s essential, though, to consider your entire dietary pattern, emphasizing heart-healthy choices like those found in the DASH and Mediterranean diets.
Avoiding processed meats and sugary breakfast options, while incorporating nutrient-dense foods, can significantly impact your blood pressure management. But remember, it’s not all about diet. A comprehensive approach, involving regular physical activity, stress mana...
Source: The EMT Spot - July 21, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs
The Drug-Free Treatment For Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
As NAFLD treatments are limited, scientists looked into whether diet and exercise can improve patients' lives. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - July 20, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Mina Dean Tags: Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
The Sweet Spot of Health Care Cost Containment
BY BEN WHEATLEY
As health care continues to move in the direction of unaffordability, policy makers are considering a range of options to bring down health care costs. The Health Affairs Committee on Health Care Spending and Value has identified four broad areas for reform, including administrative savings, price regulation and supports for competition, spending growth targets, and value-based payment. These measures appropriately target health care’s supply side and the excesses that exist in the health care system.
In this blog, I would like to highlight another avenue for savings: one that focuses on the demand ...
Source: The Health Care Blog - July 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Ryan Bose-Roy Tags: Health Policy Ben Wheatley Health Care Cost Containment Health care spending Source Type: blogs
How Alcohol Affects Blood Pressure: A Detailed Insight
Conclusion
In this guide, we’ve explored the complex relationship between alcohol and blood pressure. We’ve seen that alcohol, whether consumed moderately, heavily, or in a binge pattern, can impact blood pressure.
We also delved into the biological mechanisms at play, the role of various drinking patterns, and the sobering revelations of recent research.
While the pleasure of a drink might be fleeting, its effects on our body, particularly on our blood pressure, can be long-lasting.
The key takeaway? Moderation. Even a small reduction in alcohol intake can have significant health benefits, partic...
Source: The EMT Spot - July 18, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs
5 Signs You Are Sabotaging Your Inner Peace
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According to the United Nations (UN), nearly one billion people worldwide deal with mental health issues. Experts have tried to pinpoint the reasons, with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) blaming a combination of childhood trauma, medical factors, biological brain imbalances, alcohol or drug use, and emotions.
In layman's terms, it could all boil down to a lack of inner peace.
The Bible defines inner peace as peace achieved in communion with God through Jesus Christ. To Buddhists, it is "an awakening to an ultimate inseparability between our own well-being...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - July 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Erin Falconer Tags: featured happiness health and fitness meditation philosophy psychology self-improvement inner peace Source Type: blogs
Psychedelic Science 2023 – Full Conference Review
In June I attended the Psychedelic Science 2023 conference at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. We were told this was the largest psychedelic-related gathering in the history of the planet, attracting about 12,000 attendees and 500 speakers. In this post I’ll share about my experiences and insights from the conference.
Here’s a pic from inside the Bellco Theater where the main keynotes were held.
The Colorado Convention Center is sizable, and sessions were spread across many different rooms. Even though I didn’t do extra exercise on this trip, I was typically hitting about 1000 calories ...
Source: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog - July 7, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Steve Pavlina Tags: Creating Reality Health Lifestyle Source Type: blogs
The Ultimate Tier List Of Digital Health Technologies
I don’t know about you, but I’m a great fan of tier lists – should they be about the nutritional value of vegetables or the relative strength of Terraforming Mars Preludes. So I was more than happy we decided to create the tier list of digital health devices. The Medical Futurist evaluated 23 digital health technologies and places them in their respective tiers. You can watch the video on our YouTube channel.
Based on the video, here is a sneak peek at how to categorize digital health devices – or rather technologies. Let’s see how practical is the given device/technology for the measuremen...
Source: The Medical Futurist - July 6, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Andrea Koncz Tags: TMF Health Sensors & Trackers tier list of digital health Source Type: blogs
Processed Foods Linked To Increased Blood Pressure, Study Finds
Conclusions
This groundbreaking study highlights the link between high consumption of processed foods and increased blood pressure variability, particularly at night.
The findings emphasize the crucial role of diet and lifestyle in cardiovascular health.
Interestingly, researchers noted an unexpected association: higher consumption of ultra-processed foods was linked to less variation in night-time blood pressure.
This puzzling finding suggests a need for further investigation into the effects of ultra-processed foods on our health.
In conclusion, the study underscores the importance of prioritizing unproc...
Source: The EMT Spot - July 4, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: News Source Type: blogs
Study Uncovers: Brushing Teeth Twice Daily Reduces Heart Disease Risk
Conclusion
The study came full circle, offering an emphatic conclusion.
While a morning brush is a good start, brushing before bedtime takes the crown when it comes to preventing heart diseases.
The act of brushing your teeth, so mundane yet so essential, emerges as a key soldier in the battle against heart disease.
The findings beckon us to look at our toothbrushes differently – as tools of preventative care rather than just instruments of oral hygiene.
The message is clear – taking care of our teeth could mean taking care of our hearts.
After all, our health, as this study suggests, is a...
Source: The EMT Spot - July 4, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: News Source Type: blogs
8 Risk Factors Of Low Blood Pressure
Conclusion
In a nutshell, understanding the risk factors associated with low blood pressure is essential for maintaining good health.
Individuals with certain risk factors, such as age, medication usage, underlying medical conditions, dehydration, prolonged bed rest, nutritional deficiencies, pregnancy, and inherited factors, should be particularly aware of the potential for low blood pressure.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure, communication with healthcare providers, and appropriate management strategies are important for individuals with these risk factors to ensure their well-being.
Furthermore, diet pla...
Source: The EMT Spot - June 23, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs
10 Steps To Live With Low Blood Pressure
Conclusion
To sum things up living with low blood pressure requires careful attention and management to ensure optimal health and well-being.
While often overshadowed by high blood pressure, low blood pressure should not be underestimated.
Insufficient blood flow to vital organs can lead to symptoms that significantly impact daily life and increase the risk of falls and injuries, especially in older adults.
By adopting strategies such as mindful breathing, staying cool, consuming small and frequent meals, using compression stockings, and maintaining adequate salt intake, individuals can effectively manage low b...
Source: The EMT Spot - June 22, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs
Can You Try Cryotherapy With Hypertension?
Conclusion
Returning to our original query: Can you try cryotherapy with hypertension?
The answer is nuanced—it’s a cautious ‘maybe.’
While some research suggests a transient increase in blood pressure, it’s paramount to consult your healthcare provider and closely monitor your response to the treatment.
After all, when it comes to managing health conditions, no stone should be left unturned.
Read also: Can You Practice Tai Chi With Hypertension?
Reference
Cardiovascular and autonomic responses to whole-body cryostimulation in essential hypertension. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.ni...
Source: The EMT Spot - June 19, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs
10 Methods To Prevent Low Blood Pressure: Steps Toward Optimal Health
Conclusion
To sum things up, preventing low blood pressure is crucial for maintaining overall well-being and avoiding potential health complications.
By adopting preventive measures, individuals can take control of their health and make informed choices to promote stable blood pressure levels.
Incorporating practices such as staying hydrated, maintaining a balanced diet, engaging in regular physical activity, managing stress effectively, and monitoring medications can significantly reduce the likelihood of experiencing low blood pressure episodes and associated symptoms.
Prevention not only reduces immediate he...
Source: The EMT Spot - June 18, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs
Wolters Kluwer Acquires U.S. AI-Enabled Drug Diversion Detection Software
Technology Leader Seeks to Help Tackle Growing Drug Diversion Challenge in the U.S.
Wolters Kluwer Health today announced it has signed and completed the acquisition of Invistics Corporation (Invistics), a U.S.-based provider of cloud-based, AI-enabled software for drug diversion detection and controlled substance compliance. Invistics will join the company’s Clinical Surveillance, Compliance & Data Solutions unit, part of Clinical Solutions.
Invistics’ solution, Flowlytics, uses predictive analytics to detect illicit diversion of both controlled and non-controlled medications in patient care settings such as ho...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - June 16, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Healthcare IT News Tags: Health IT Company Healthcare IT Clinical Solutions Clinical Surveillance Compliance & Data Solutions Unit Controlled Substance Compliance Diversion Investigation Drug Diversion Drug Diversion Detection Flowlytics Health IT Acquisitions Source Type: blogs
5 Low Blood Pressure Treatment Methods: From Lifestyle Changes To Medication
Conclusion
Treating low blood pressure is essential for maintaining overall health and well-being. While low blood pressure is often considered a healthy sign of a well-functioning heart, it can cause troublesome symptoms and potentially lead to complications.
Medications, such as Fludrocortisone, Midodrine, and Alpha-1 agonists, are commonly prescribed to stabilize blood pressure and address the underlying causes.
Lifestyle changes, such as augmenting salt consumption, maintaining adequate hydration, and utilizing compression stockings, can also positively impact the management of low blood pressure.
Additiona...
Source: The EMT Spot - June 12, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs
