Showing posts with label High Blood Pressure. Show all posts
Showing posts with label High Blood Pressure. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

How to be FREE from HIGH CHOLESTEROL & HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE medication?

Heart Diseases

Have you heard of someone who is taking good care of his diet still get high cholesterols?
Have you heard of someone who is not fat, still get high blood pressure?
Have you heard of someone with just mild high blood pressure condition get STROKE?
What are the root cause of cardiovascular disease?

The root cause of cardiovascular disease is unhealthy modern lifestyle (inclusive of unhealthy diet, lifestyle, stress, ageing)





Unhealthy diet include:

Animal protein based food, Oily, fried Food, GMO food, Less fruits and Vegetables, Taking Synthetic Vitamins, Less Fiber

which result our body to 
  • accumulate more cholesterols, excessive minerals such as calcium
  • acidic, under inflammation condition
  • ageing which lead to loss of elasticity function of arteries (due to loss of collagen)


<We are What we EAT>

All the above contributes to unhealthy arteries. 


The buildup of plaque consisting of cholesterols, fats and calcium on the inside walls of the arteries narrows and hardens the arteries over time, limiting the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the organs, resulting in chest pain and other symptoms. 

This can lead to atherosclerosis, arrhythmia, high blood pressure. 

If the blood supply to heart is completely cut off by a blockage, the result is HEART ATTACK, STROKE and even DEATH. 

Body Inflammation and Poor Liver Function are one of the causes leading to atherosclerosis too. 

As a result of Unhealthy Modern Lifestyle, 
Another common disease associated with heart diseases is FATTY LIVER.



Liver is the only organ in our body which has no sensory gland. So you may not feel any pain when the liver function starts deteriorating. Once the liver has been hardened and reach cirrhosis which eventually will lead to liver cancer, it's irreversible. 

I have many friends who feel that heart medication can solve the above problems. 
Why? As the reading after check up is beautiful. 

Do you know how these medication work?

1. Statin (high cholesterol drug)

Statins are a class of medicines that are frequently used to lower blood cholesterol levels. They do this by blocking the action of a specific chemical in the liver that is necessary for making cholesterol.

However, is there side effect of taking STATIN in long term?


  • The two most serious side effects - both of which occur relatively rarely - are liver failure and skeletal muscle damage.
  • The muscle damage is a severe type of myopathy which usually begins as muscle pain and can worsen to such an extent that the patient loses all muscle cells, experiences kidney failure, or dies.

How long a patient with high cholesterol should take STATIN?

Will the cholesterol levels maintain at good level after they stop the medication?

Usually the patient has to take the medication for long term. 
For starters, reported side effects include:
Muscle problems, polyneuropathy (nerve damage in the hands and feet), and rhabdomyolysis (a serious degenerative muscle tissue condition)Anemia
AcidosisSexual dysfunction
Immune depression
Cataracts
Pancreas or liver dysfunction, including a potential increase in liver enzymesMemory loss
More more side effects of statin can be found in the below link: 


2. High Blood Pressure Medications 

They help to reduce the blood flow and decrease the pressure on artery wall. 
However, effects are temporary, the pressure will bounce back after some time. 

These drugs are very dangerous as it can lead to a lack of oxygen in the heart and brain, ultimately increasing the risk of heart disease such as stroke and dementia.

Some drugs reduce the blood volume by reducing the heart's contraction speed and relaxing the blood vessels. 

Some drugs promote urination, hence increase excretion of water and sodium, this reduce blood volume, therefore lower the blood pressure. 

People taking these medication are just controlling the symptoms, but not solving the root cause. 

Do you think the blockage of blood vessel is still there?

These drugs didn't remove the substance that clog blood vessels and restore the elasticity of the blood vessel wall. 


According to WHO, 
cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. 
An estimated 17 million people die of cardiovascular disease every year. 

How to prevent yourself or your loved ones to be part of this statistic?

Prevention vs Treatment Cost?

Which one is better?

The BEST WAY to prevent and fight blood pressure, cholesterol level and liver problem is through a healthy lifestyle and a balanced diet via SUPERFOOD SOLUTION:

CLICK the below link to find out more the SUPERFOOD SOLUTION to fight and prevent Cardiovascular Diseases : 



Health is the BEST ASSET you have. 

Safeguard before Health becomes your LIABILITY.


Best Regards, 
Joselyne 
Nutritional Immunology Consultant
+65-9090 9942

Monday, September 1, 2014

High Blood Pressure Medicine - Side Effects

High blood pressure has become one of the most common heart diseases nowadays. 

Many people may think that with medicine prescribed for high blood pressure, it means they are safe and the problems solved. However do you know that side effects of these medications bring harm to your health in the long run?

Have you heard of people end up going for kidney dialysis (kidney failure) after medicine intake for many many years? 

What are common high blood pressure side effects?

Different classes of blood pressure medications have different side effects.

Diuretics

Diuretics can lead to an increase in potassium loss, known as hypokalemia, which, in turn can affect muscular function -- including the muscles of the heart. There is also an increased risk for gout with diuretics -- as well as the possibility of weakness, thirst, dehydration, and increased urination. Changes in blood sugar levels are also possible. Skin reactions, some severe, are possible with thiazide diuretics (such as hydrochlorothiazide). Potassium-sparing diuretics, such as spironolactone (Aldactone) may cause breast enlargement in males.

Beta blockers

Beta-blockers cause the heart to slow down and so some of their side effects can be traced to that mechanism of action. Dizziness, weakness, fatigue, and fainting are possible. Beta-blockers also affect the respiratory system, so other side effects include shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, and chest pain. Beta-blockers should not be withdrawn suddenly, as that could result in a heart attack or sudden death.

ACE inhibitors

The most common side effect from ACE Inhibitors is also an unusual one -- a dry cough. Usually it goes away with continued use of the drug, but that could take weeks. ACE Inhibitors could reduce blood pressure too much, resulting in hypotension which could, in turn lead to headache, dizziness, fainting, and reduced kidney function.

Angiotensin II receptor blockers

The most common side effect from the angiotensin receptor blockers(ARBs) is an increased potassium level in the blood, known ashyperkalemia. Dizziness is also common, along with fatigue. Upper respiratory tract infections have also been reported -- along with gastrointestinal issues such as upset stomach and diarrhea.

Calcium channel blockers

Up to a third of patients may experience the following side effects with calcium channel blockers: Swelling of the ankles and other extremities, flushing, and dizziness. Other common side effects include heartburn and nausea.

Alpha blockers

A common, transient, but distressing initial side effect of the alpha blockers is postural hypotension. This is a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing up. It can be severe enough to cause dizziness or even fainting. In addition, the alpha blockers can result in increased heart rate, headache, nausea, and weakness.

Methyldopa

Methyldopa is mostly well tolerated, but some patients may experience dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, headache, and dry mouth.

Central agonists

Up to 40% of patients taking clonidine (Catapres) will experience dry mouth and about a third will have drowsiness, headache, and sleepiness. Other common side effects include constipation, dizziness, and local skin reactions with use of the Catapres-TTS skin patch. Reserpine use is linked with possible side effects including nightmares, stuffy nose, depression, and an inability to fall asleep. Diarrhea and heartburn are also possible. Guanadrel and guanethidine can cause diarrhea and other gastrointestinal issues – as well as dizziness and drowsiness.

Vasodilators

Taking minoxidil might result in excessive body hair growth, as well as weight gain and dizziness. Hydralazine is linked to headaches, heartpalpitations, swelling around the eyes, and aches and pains in the joints.
(source: http://www.rxlist.com/high_blood_pressure_hypertension_medications-page8/drugs-condition.html)

PROTECTION and PREVENTION:
Do protect your kidney and liver if you or your loved ones are taking medications for the high blood pressure condition.

It will never be too late to protect these organs before they are damaged day by day by the chemical substances in the medicine. 

Wholesome Food Product Recommendation: 
1. ENCORE : to nourish and protect Liver
2. REFRESH: to nourish and protect Kidney
3. ORCHESTRA: Good for high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. 

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Joselyne 
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