WHY BLOOD PRESSURE CUFF SIZE IS IMPORTANT....

If you use a cuff that is too small, the resulting blood pressure reading will be too high. And if you use a cuff that is too large, the resulting blood pressure reading will be too low. This is very serious in the sense that if the cuff is too small, you will be incorrectly diagnosed with high blood pressure. As a result, you will be taking in medications which may have negative effects on your body. On the other hand, if your blood pressure is high and goes undiagnosed because of the use of large cuff, it may lead to damage blood vessels, stroke and heart attack.

It is advisable to insist on the correct cuff size to your arm when your blood pressure is being checked.

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF HWENTIA

Hwentia has a wide range of biological and anti microbial activities. It is used for the treatment of cough, convulsions, inflammations, high blood pressure, asthma, cancer, rheumatism, dysentery, constipation, epilepsy, dermatosis, headache etc and these are attributed to the wide variety of secondary metabolites in its plant. It gives a good flavoring to soup, stews and even porridges. It can be crushed, grounded or used in whole and removed from foods after cooking and about to be served.

EFFECTS OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE ON THE EYE.

Tiny delicate blood vessels supply blood to your eyes. Like other vessels, they too can be damaged by high blood pressure. High blood pressure can damage the vessels supplying blood to your retina, causing retinopathy. This condition can lead to bleeding in the eye, blurred vision and complete loss of vision. If you also have both diabetes and high blood pressure you are at an even greater risk. Monitor your blood pressure today.

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