LIFE FROM 30

ANOUNCEMENT!!!! ANOUNCEMENT!!!!.......Please to all those who call their lovers "baby", there will be an immunisation process at the clinic closer to your house.Kindly bring them on time....Thank you...

I have never bothered reading any of your posts although I see them most a times .The reason was that, I saw them to be science related till I read on the benefits of beetroot. Even with that, I felt reluctant reading but was caught by the picture of the vegetable. Seriously, that was the first time knowing the name of that vegetable. I became more interested knowing it to be lowering high blood pressure. My mum is a known hypertensive and a banker a s well. She has been on anti hypertensive drugs after the birth of my six year old brother. Her antihypertensive drugs have been changed several times because she keeps complaining a lot of symptoms to her doctor. Later on, She was seeing her condition to be more of spiritual than pathological. So I decided to let her try the beetroot whiles she continues with her anti hypertensive drugs and see what happens. I had to read more about this vegetable on the internet before because I knew my mum will be asking a whole lots of questions .After...

It contains beta- carotene which is an antioxidant and prevents cancer cells formations. Especially, it  prevents prostate cancer in men. It contains an enzyme called papain that aids in the digestion of food. It prevents constipation due to its high content of water and fibre. It contains choline that aids in the absorption of fat and reduces inflammations in the body such as arthritis and asthma. It contains Potassium which controls the blood pressure and prevents heart diseases It contains a lot of vitamins which provide immunity to the body against disease causing organisms. It controls the blood sugar hence decreases the risk of diabetes.

Sit down and relax for at least 5minutes after removing all coat to expose your bare upper arm. Avoid rolling sleeves up as this can constrict the arm. Place the cuff approximately 2.5cm above the elbow by ensuring that the cuff is well fasten to your comfort. Press the(0/1) button to switch the monitor on.Remain calm and do not talk. Press START,the cuff will inflate and then slowly deflate. Make a note of the measurement and the pulse rate. The upper two numbers are the BP reading whiles the lower number is the pulse reading. If your blood pressure reading is 140/90mmHg or more after three consecutive checks,consult your doctor

It is advisable to check your blood pressure reading at least once in a year when you are not associated with any of the risk factors of high blood pressure.But if you are associated with any of the risk factors,it is important to check your readings regularly to aid in early detection of abnormal readings.High percentage of hypertension cases are unknown and mostly become known only incidental during routine examinations.Checking your blood pressure regularly is the only way to know if you have high blood pressure readings.If your blood pressure reading is 140/90mmHg and above after three consecutive checks,please consult your health care provider.Early detection prevents complications like stroke,blindness,heart attack and kidney damage.Check your readings regularly and stay healthy.

A man walked into the clinic yesterday to visit a patient.He saw me sitting by the BP apparatus and pleaded i check his readings.To my dismay,his systolic reading was above 200 and the diastolic was above 100 after three consecutive checks.After interrogating him,i realized he is a known hypertensive but has defaulted on his medication with the idea of feeling strong and healthier these years.Seriously,he looked" strong and healthy" on observation.After educating him on the condition he was seen by the doctor and given treatment.There are so many of us who" look strong an healthy" but have terrible BP readings.Spend little time of your lunch and pass by any clinic for a BP check in order to avoid the unexpected.Take control of your 

1. It contains an enzyme called bromelain that aids in the digestion of food especially protein diets. 2.It contains  Potassium which help to control the heart rate and blood pressure. 3.It contains alot of Vitamin C,which helps develop resistance against infectious agents.(boosts immunity). 4.It has anti-inflammatory,anti-clotting and anti cancer properties.That is it fights conditions like arthritis,indigestion and worm infestation. 5.It contains an amount of Vitamin A,that aids in proper vision and healthy skin.