Showing posts with label Blood pressure. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blood pressure. Show all posts

17 June 2009

You Can Experience Jaw Dropping Weight Loss Success but - What Are the Side Effects of Hoodia?

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By Beth Allen

If you are considering using Hoodia or any type of supplement you should always be aware of any potential side effects. Even when you take prescription medications you need to know how they might affect your overall health, what their potential side effects are and if they dangerous. So what about Hoodia? Are there any dangerous side effects of which you should be aware?

Incredibly enough, there really don't seem to be many side effects of Hoodia! Those who took the supplement in a study group or on their own report very few dangerous effects from the supplement. This means no jitteriness, irritability, mood swings, rapid heartbeat, increase in blood pressure, dizziness, nausea, or other commonly felt effects from other so-called diet aids.

Those other diet aids usually work by increasing the amount of adrenaline in the system which is very dangerous and the reason why people feel those common side effects. Hoodia just doesn't work that way and thus there is a lack of side effects. With Hoodia you won't have the cravings and overeating you might normally experience because it contains a chemical that tricks the brain into thinking that you're full.

This can be a real lifesaver for those who suffer from binge eating. Realizing that there are few if any side effects of Hoodia can also be comforting for those who find that their eating is out of control or have a problem with portion sizes and snacking. Hoodia can help them to burn off the extra pounds they're already carrying while avoiding putting on any additional pounds by getting their eating under control.

One problem that some who used this supplement did experience was dehydration; this might be the only side effect of Hoodia that was ever measured. However researchers believe this happened because Hoodia suppresses thirst as well as appetite, so those who use it might neglect getting enough fluids in their system.

If you do use this supplement yourself, make sure you get enough water and other beverages. Drink something regularly even if you don't feel thirsty. Carry water with you and get used to drinking it.

While the side effects of Hoodia may be minimal, dehydration is very serious and can interfere with digestion and your health overall. Additionally, drinking water can help to make you feel full and can also help with appetite control. So make sure you have plenty of water or other beverages that are sugarless and caffeine free.

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09 May 2009

A Healthy Heart Day

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by Mara Hernandez-Capili

Heart disease is one of the many common ailment people nowadays suffer from. One in four women of the United States dies of heart disease each year-more than all cancer types combined including breast cancer. Studies show that only a third of American women consider themselves at the risk of heart disease. Our heart must be considered as high priority for today's women. Vitamin D in the right amount has been found to reduce the risk of certain heart ailments while folic acid, B complex magnesium and zinc helps promote healthy nervous system.

Sister to Sister Foundation organized this year's Woman's Heart Health Fair. Founded in 2000, Sister to Sister Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating woman about healthy lifestyle, simple changes that may help reduce their risk of heart disease.

During the event proper attendees would have access to medical, nutrition, health and fitness as well as stress reduction provided by more than 70 vendors. Women's awareness regarding popping pill everyday is not always enough to care for oneself here volunteers provide free cardiac screening, followed by on site counseling with on the spot results and a personalized action plan. This 15 minute evaluation checks several risk factors related to heart disease, including blood pressure, body mass index, even waist circumferences and family history.

Woman's Heart Fair is not just an event that focuses on the heart but also on the holistic health and image of a woman as well. Aside from the well being screening and evaluation it is a time of sharing and having fun all in one.

All women have their moments, sometimes with a lot of pressure, maybe some just ignores it, this event is designed for all woman to have their day off, a day off from being a mother, a boss, an employee. Grabbing the opportunity to attend stuffs like this would make a lot of difference not only in a women's life but, her family as well.

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Mara Hernandez-Capili is a writer and a researcher on events in Travel and Leisure. Visiting events such as the Minnesota craft fairs will open one's spirit on the beauty of the world beyond home's borders. If you're staying in Minnesota, the author suggests checking out the Minnesota craft shows

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