…weak and dizzy that he was unable to climb out of his car and had to be taken to the hospital to replenish his fluids. Tony was suffering from dehydration, the combined result of exertion (he drove 1,090 miles that day), heat, and inadequate fluid intake. Although Tony’s story is extreme, many people…
…of filtered water with you at all times and get into the habit of drinking water before you feel thirsty, since thirst is actually a sign that dehydration has already set in. Tip #2: Repel mosquitoes with vitamin B1. For mosquitoes, vitamin B-1 (thiamine hydrochloride) may do the trick. In 1943, Dr…
…airlines serve for a snack are loaded with sodium. Not only is that detrimental to your blood pressure, that salt can make the risk of in-flight dehydration even greater. * Fear of flying? If you have a fear of flying, I recommend that you take a natural anxiety reliever before, and perhaps during, your…
…losing weight is enough to normalize blood pressure. A prudent diet and regular exercise are the best ways to achieve normal weight. 4. Dehydration: Chronic dehydration contributes to hypertension by causing the body to hold onto sodium. This increases blood volume and thus blood pressure. Make a point…
…be purchased in health food stores.) * Drink plenty of water. Water can flush out toxins in your body that contribute to headaches. In addition, dehydration may be linked to chronic headaches. Make sure you’re drinking at least eight glasses of water a day. Now it’s your turn: Have you found a solution…
Type 2 diabetes information and research can be found all over the place, but much less is written about type 1. That’s likely because the vast majority of people living with diabetes have type 2. Nevertheless, type 1 diabetes warrants discussion. Type 1 diabetes, sometimes referred to as…
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