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    Stage 2 blood pressure is not something that should be taken lightly.   If your blood pressure gets to this point you may need to seek medical attention quickly.   Now if that doesn’t get your attention then nothing will.    Stage 2 high blood pressure is when the systolic is 160 or over and the diastolic is 100 or over.   In most cases when a person has a consistent one or the other and often both at the same time, needs to be put on some type of medication.    This is kind of blood pressure can happen when the first stage of high blood pressure is not taken care of.   This condition is like any other type of condition you may get on your body. For instance, if you get a deep cut on your arm, and you put off getting it taken care of, then what happens?    It gets infected, and the cut gets worse and then other factors come into play.     That is exactly what has happened with stage 2 high blood p...

    Everyone has three different ages.   First there is the chronological age which is the age in number of years since being born.   Then there is the biological age which is the age of your body system at a specific time and is affected by a person’s health, their brain, heart, cardiovascular system and skeletal system.   Lastly there is the psychological age which is how old you feel.   You may be 60 years of age but you only feel 40. You can't change your chronological age no matter what you do but you can make some changes to the other two types of age.   Your lifestyle, such as diet and exercise, can alter your biological age and the age you feel can also be changed when you feel better biologically. To improve your health you should eat a balanced, nutritional diet.   Reduce the amount of fats and sugars in your diet and avoid fried foods that only add excess fat to your body and clog up your arteries.   Eat more lean meats, wh...

If you are suddenly finding yourself nervous, scared, really worried and have no clue why you are feeling this way you could discover that you are part of a growing trend of people suffering from anxiety.  This is not something to be ashamed of, nor is it something that demands a large amount of medication to treat.  Of course, there are some people who can only find relief from anxiety in prescription drugs, but many others find some more natural solutions in home remedies that are extremely effective.  Working to find the best solution for you can be a rather trying experience, but there are plenty of great home remedies for anxiety that can prove to be extremely effective. It is largely reported by people suffering from anxiety that they feel much more anxious after they have consumed large amounts of alcohol.  This points to cutting back the intake of alcohol as one of the most effective treatments that you can do to reduce your anxiety level.  If we must be...

  There are many more than 25 natural ways to relieve back pain, however this will be a good starting point. The 25 natural ways to relieve back pain can be broken down in to several categories. The first is stretching then strengthening and then by drinking and eating. The third area when looking at the 25 natural ways to relieve back pain is to use good posture when sitting and standing.  The first group of the 25 natural ways to relieve back pain will involve stretching. To do this you will need to hold each position for 5-8 seconds and do not bounce or make any swift movements. Do not move beyond the pain. If you feel pain, you need to stop. Stretching Moves:  1. Lie face down on an exercise ball and move your shoulders forward slightly.  2. After sitting for some time, stand and place your hands upon your lower back, then push your shoulders back and hips forward.  3. Lay on the ground facing up. Pull one knee up towards your chest and then pull your other ...

Tips for Staying Healthy A healthy lifestyle can help you thrive throughout your life. Making healthy choices isn't always easy, however. It can be hard to find the time and energy to exercise regularly or prepare healthy meals. However, your efforts will pay off in many ways, and for the rest of your life. Steps you can take: Be physically active for 30 minutes most days of the week. Break this up into three 10-minute sessions when pressed for time. Healthy movement may include walking, sports, dancing, yoga, running or other activities you enjoy. Eat a well-balanced, low-fat diet with lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Choose a diet that's low in saturated fat and cholesterol, and moderate in sugar, salt and total fat. Avoid injury by wearing seatbelts and bike helmets, using smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the home, and using street smarts when walking alone. If you own a gun, recognize the dangers of ha...