Does drinking water lower blood pressure ?

 Water Water Everywhere

Today I see more people drinking water than ever before. Water has become so available to us including vending machines. Whether I travel by plane, bus, or train, I have many people with their water bottles. There are many choices of water to be had. Glacier water, filtered water, plain and flavored water. I am not so sure that the chemicals in the flavored water are good for you. My personal favorite is mineral water. But why is drinking water so important?

Water And The Human Body

The human body is comprised of about 60 percent water. Water is so important to our survival that is can only go without water for so long. Whereas we can go without food for long periods of time, we will only survive three days without water.

Think of water as being an essential nutrient. We get water from the foods we eat to the water we drink. When I speak of foods I am referring to fruits and vegetables, not pizza.

Water is responsible for digestion, absorption, circulation, and the creation of saliva. Water is responsible for transporting nutrients to our bodies cells. It also is responsible for regulating the body’s temperature. When I was in nursing school we also learned that water is the great fat emulsifier. If you want to lose weight, stick to water, not soda.

Six Reasons To Drink Water:

• Drinking Water Helps Maintain The Body’s Balance Of Fluids.
• It Helps Control Calories.
• Water Helps Energize Muscles.
• Drinking Water Helps Your Skin Look Young.
• Flushes Out Your Kidneys.
• Helps Maintain Bowel Function.
• Creates Balance Important For A Healthy Blood Pressure.

How Does Drinking Water Lower Blood Pressure?

Staying hydrated is one of the simplest ways you can maintain healthy blood pressure. If you are not hydrated your body will begin to retain sodium in order to save water. By this bodies mechanism increase, sodium means increased blood pressure. Your arteries and capillaries will narrow and your blood pressure will go up. This is the bodies survival mechanism. To ensure this mechanism does not kick in stay well hydrated.

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What Is The Best Water To Drink For Lower Blood Pressure?

This is actually a really good question. Are all waters the same? The answer is yes and no. There are basically 5 types of drinking water they are:

Drinking Water —

Drinking water is just that: water that is intended for drinking. It is safe for human consumption and comes from a municipal source. There are no added ingredients besides what is considered usual and safe for any tap water, such as fluoride.

Distilled Water —

Distilled water is a type of purified water. It’s water that has gone through a rigorous filtration process to strip it not only of contaminants but any natural minerals as well. This water is best for use in small appliances — like hot water urns, or steam irons because if you use it, you won’t have that mineral buildup that you often get when you drink tap water. Though it may seem counterintuitive, this water is not necessarily the best for human consumption, since all of the water’s natural, and often beneficial, minerals are absent.

Purified Water —

Purified water is water that comes from any source but has been purified to remove any chemicals or contaminants. Types of purification include distillation, deionization, reverse osmosis, and carbon filtration. Like distilled water, it has its advantages and disadvantages, the advantages being that potentially harmful chemicals may be taken out and the disadvantage being that beneficial minerals may be taken out as well.

Spring Water —

This is what you often find in bottled water. It’s from an underground source and may or may not have been treated and purified. Though spring water sounds more appealing (like many others, I imagine my spring water coming from a rushing spring at the base of a tall, snow-capped mountain), it’s not necessarily the best water for drinking if you have other options. Studies done by the NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) have found contaminants in bottled water such as coliform, arsenic, and phthalates. A lot of bottled water is labeled as spring water, but the source of that water is often a mystery, as this Environmental Working Group report makes clear. This topic has been a popular one in recent years, sparking plenty of controversies.

Mineral Water —

Mineral water is my favorite water and there are good reasons for that. According to some of the latest research mineral water containing magnesium and calcium have been proven to lower your blood pressure.

The Health Benefits Of Mineral Water

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For thousands of years, mankind has been drinking mineral water from natural springs and wells and bathing in them too to support health and aid healing.

Though the ancients may not have known exactly why ‘taking the waters’ conferred therapeutic benefits, they were onto something, absorbing minerals by drinking and soaking them in, at wells and baths. On the therapeutic ingredient list? —

Sulfate, calcium, magnesium, bicarbonate and a number of trace minerals, some of which we don’t always get enough of from food but can absorb more easily through (naturally) mineral-infused water.
Mineral water comes from natural underground reservoirs and mineral springs, giving it a higher mineral content than tap water.

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), mineral water must contain at least 250 parts per million of total dissolved solids. The FDA prohibits these manufacturers from adding minerals to their products.

Minerals That Are Often Present In Mineral Water Include:

• calcium
• magnesium
• potassium
• sodium
• bicarbonate
• iron
• zinc

Unlike tap water, mineral water is bottled at the source. Some people prefer mineral water due to its perceived purity and the lack of chemical disinfection treatments.

Having low levels of magnesium may contribute to high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and conditions that cause irregular heartbeats.

Mineral water rich in magnesium may, therefore, help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.
A small-scale 2004 study involving 70 adults with borderline hypertension and low magnesium levels found that drinking 1 liter of mineral water per day decreased their blood pressure.

Which Mineral Water Should I Buy?

First off I am not here to promote one company over another. I have my favorites of course. First, if you have high blood pressure you do not want to purchase mineral water that is high in sodium. Having a high content of sodium is going to cause your blood pressure to soar! Not go down. The first thing I do is check the sodium content.

Next, I look for mineral water with a good amount of magnesium and calcium. Two components of healthy blood pressure. If you have kidney disease I would avoid mineral water unless approved by your physician. Water is important first and foremost. If you cannot afford to buy mineral water then at least drink plenty of water. If you are afraid of drinking tap water you may consider a water filtration system like Britta.

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What is master health check up ?

 A master health checkup is a package of clinical tests conducted to screen and assess overall health.

.   conditions. It can be referred to as an annual health checkup test. This routine checkup includes a number of physical tests which help not only to assess the health of organs but also to detect hidden abnormalities or symptoms of diseases if there is any so that preventive measures can be taken in or on time.

With growing age, the body changes itself in terms of dietary requirement. It is necessary to understand what your body requires and what not, how active the body should be, what the body needs the most, etc. The body weight fluctuates with growing age, which impacts the vital organs and other health conditions. A master health checkup is the right key to know your body better. Some of the common tests on a master health checkup list are:

• Hemoglobin test
• Total cholesterol test
• Urine analysis
• Stool test
• ECG
• X-ray chest
• Dental checkup
• Vision and hearing
• BMI analysis
• Diabetes
• Blood pressure
• Thyroid test
• HIV test
• Dietician consultation
• Serum calcium test
• Ultrasound whole abdomen
• Liver function test
• Pap Smear (for women)
• Consultation with physicians

Health CheckUp for Men by Age

Health checkups and staying healthy should be a part of your regular routine. This will not only help you to stay healthy but it will also help you to know your potential problems quite early in your life.

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Valuable information of Nuclear Medicine &diagnostic &treatment

 

Information  of nuclear medicine ,its diagnostic,and treatment

 

 

By Iftekhar chowdhury .

Nuclear medicine is a medical specially that involved the uses of small amounts of radioactive material to help diagnostic and treat a variety of diseases.

The radio isotopes used in nuclear medicine emit gamma rays that can be detected externally by special type of camera ;gamma or pet camera

Radio-pharmaceuticals are substances that are attracted by specific organs,bones ,tissues.

Radioactivity;is the property of a materials in  which continuously emits energy ,eg,tc-99m ,1-131 and these materials are called isotopes,

Nulear medicine is very important now a days for the following application,

Diagnostic purposes, Thyroid scan, Renogram & rental scan,Bone scan,Myocardial perfusion,imaging, Liver scan,,Brain scan, Hida scan,BMD,

 

Its Therpeutic, treatment of hyperthyroidism with Rai-131 & life long fellow up, treatment of thyroid cancer ,life long fellow up, treatment of hypothyroidism, treatment of bone pain

 It is very for thyroid scanning  view nodule function,normal ,nodule size,shape, position, its enlarged thyroid gland, gland function, its preence of nodular component

Hypothyroidism  clinical features,a) weight loss,weight gain,constipation,rough skin,

Very impotents for the hormone estimation in nuclear medicine center,

TSH TEST , Renogram,renal trauma,renal failure, bone  scintigraphy,

 

The radio isotopes used in nuclear medicine emit gamma rays that can be detected externally by special type of camera ;gamma or pet camera

Radio-pharmaceuticals are substances that are attracted by specific organs,bones ,tissues.

Radioactivity;is the property of a materials in  which continuously emits energy ,eg,tc-99m ,1-131 and these materials are called isotopes,

Nulear medicine is very important now a days for the following application

a)      Treatment of hyperthyroidism, with Rai-131,& its long fellow up .

b)      Treatment of thyroid cancer and life long fellow up.

c)      Treatment of bone pain metastases sr -89,sm -153,p-32.

d)     Intra cavity therapy (y-90,au -190)

e)      Indication for thyroid scanning,

f)       A,)palpable thyroid nodule,

g)      Nodule function-normal,hyperfunctiong,

h)      Nodule number –solitary,or multiple,

i)        Nodule size,shape,and position,of tumor.

j)        Enlarged thyrid gland,b,gland function-size,shape,postion,

k)      Presence of nodular component,,presence of residual tissue,

l)        Normal thyroid scan,

m)    Diffusely enlarged thyroid,cold nodular goiter,left lobe,

n)      Hotnodule,right lobe,multi nodular goitre, treatment of thyroid disease .

o)      Hyperthyroidism.

p)      Clinical features,

Tremor,

Sweating,loss of weight,increase appetite,diarrhea,

Insomina,

Diagnosed by hormone estimation,

T-3,T -4,TSH,

 

Thyerapy dose ,75-100mcl.

Renography & renogram

Renography &is the method of monitoring the arrival up take and elimination of the radiopharmacutical by the kidneys,s to give an assessment of individual rental function .renental function is evaluated by a graphical presentation of tme and activity curve known as a renogram .

And doing Bone scintigraphy ,

Assessment of risk of fracture , dose 15-20 mcl.

Normal static bone scan,osteoarthritic changes  ,bone metastasis,0normal brain scan,brain tumor.normal HIDA .scan. read and comments .

 

 

 

 

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COVID-19 vaccines have led to a surge of optimism in u.s.a . 

Investors were buoyed last week by Pfizer and BioNTech’s announcement that their COVID vaccine recorded 90% effectiveness in a large study. On Monday, a preliminary analysis of Moderna Inc.’s vaccine found it 95 percent effective in a clinical trial.

While the health care sector is responsible for the rally, the benefits are being shared across broad swaths of the market, with companies that would benefit most from a full economic reopening, including airlines and cruise lines, standing out as the biggest winners. Meanwhile, Zoom Video Communications Inc. saw declines, along with other technology companies that have charted big gains during the pandemic.

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Exercise is the best benefits for the health ,and good Brain .

Blood flow clear after  doing ,good exercise & benefits  for health ,brain.

 Exercise like walking,jogging,Good kind of aerobic exercise eases the symptom of depression,anxiety,so 

well.doctor say it is a treatment.  Exercise  slow the damages ,break down brain cells, if u more exercise u may pay more attention to the works,more flexible works ,more remediable,eases the Alzheimers disease, 

people who do not exercise , much are more likely to set azheimeri disease & other form of dementia ,like ,obesity,dibabetes,high blood pressure,depression,,Exercise help  make u brain ,heart,blood vessel stronger,,better blood flow -appear to help stop buildup plaques,Exercise improves yours ability to organize to interpret information make sense something called executive function. Exercise help good and sound sleep. and many benefits of exercise for the health ,brain, so trying exercise daily  

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Causes of hypertension,

 I am just focusing it to public ,

1,oral contraceptive steroids,2,renal disease ( present,past, or family history.palpable kidney,renovascular disease

overweight,excess alcohol,excess salt intake, lack of excise,environmental stress,complication of hypertension ,causes   stroke,peripheral vascular disease,

cardiovascular disease risk factors, smoking,diabetes,

Normal blood pressure is systolic/diastolic , is 120/85. pulses 75-85.

so regular BP check If u have 160mmhg,90mmhg,drug treatment  consult Docto.r changes the life style,   

Symptoms of cornavirus,Covid-19& its prevention.

 

The main symptoms include:

·      Fever

·      Coughing

·      Shortness of breath

·      Trouble breathing

·      Fatigue

·      Chills, sometimes with shaking

·      Body aches

·      Headache

·      Sore throat

·      Loss of smell or taste

·      Nausea

·      Diarrhea

The virus can lead to pneumonia, respiratory failure, septic shock, and death. Many COVID-19 complications may be caused by a condition known as cytokine release syndrome or a cytokine storm. This is when an infection triggers your immune system to flood your bloodstream with inflammatory proteins called cytokines. They can kill tissue and damage your organs.

If you notice the following severe symptoms in yourself or a loved one, get medical help right away:

·      Trouble breathing or shortness of breath

·      Ongoing chest pain or pressure

·      New confusion

·      Can’t wake up fully

·      Bluish lips or face

Strokes have also been reported in some people who have COVID-19. Remember FAST:

·      Face. Is one side of the person’s face numb or drooping? Is their smile lopsided?

·      Arms. Is one arm weak or numb? If they try to raise both arms, does one arm sag?

·      Speech. Can they speak clearly? Ask them to repeat a sentence.

·      Time. Every minute counts when someone shows signs of a stroke. Call 911 right away.

If you’re infected, symptoms can show up in as few as 2 days or as many as 14. It varies from person to person.

According to researchers in China, these were the most common symptoms among people who had COVID-19:

·      Fever 99%

·      Fatigue 70%

·      Cough 59%

·      Lack of appetite 40%

·      Body aches 35%

·      Shortness of breath 31%

·      Mucus/phlegm 27%

Some people who are hospitalized for COVID-19 have also have dangerous blood clots, including in their legs, lungs, and arteries.

Coronavirus Transmission

How does the coronavirus spread?

SARS-CoV-2, the virus, mainly spreads from person to person.

Most of the time, it spreads when a sick person coughs or sneezes. They can spray droplets as far as 6 feet away. If you breathe them in or swallow them, the virus can get into your body. Some people who have the virus don't have symptoms, but they can still spread the virus.

You can also get the virus from touching a surface or object the virus is on, then touching your mouth, nose, or possibly your eyes. Most viruses can live for several hours on a surface that they land on. A study shows that SARS-CoV-2 can last for several hours on various types of surfaces:

·      Copper: 4 hours

 

Coronavirus Diagnosis

Call your doctor or local health department if you think you’ve been exposed and have symptoms like:

·      Fever of 100 F or higher

·      Cough

·      Trouble breathing

In most states, decisions about who gets tested for COVID-19 are made at the state or local level.

A swab test is the most common method. It looks for signs of the virus in your upper respiratory tract. The person giving the test puts a swab up your nose to get a sample from the back of your nose and throat. That sample usually goes to a lab that looks for viral material, but some areas may have rapid tests that give results in as little as 15 minutes.

If there are signs of the virus, the test is positive. A negative test could mean there is no virus or there wasn’t enough to measure. That can happen early in an infection. It usually takes 24 hours to get results, but the tests must be collected, stored, shipped to a lab, and processed.

The FDA is granting emergency use authorizations for tests that don’t have full approval yet. These include a home nasal swab test, a home saliva test, and tests that check your blood for things called antibodies. Your immune system makes antibodies in response to an infection.

A swab test can only tell whether you have the virus in your body at that moment. But an antibody test can show whether you’ve ever been exposed to the virus, even if you didn’t have symptoms. This is important in officials’ efforts to learn how widespread COVID-19 is. In time, it might also help them figure out who’s immune to the virus.

The FDA is working with laboratories across the country to develop more tests.

Coronavirus Prevention

Coronavirus Prevention

Take these steps:

·      Wash your hands often with soap and water or clean them with an alcohol-based sanitizer. This kills viruses on your hands.

·      Practice social distancing. Because you can have and spread the virus without knowing it, you should stay home as much as possible. If you do have to go out, stay at least 6 feet away from others.

·      Cover your nose and mouth in public. If you have COVID-19, you can spread it even if you don’t feel sick. Wear a cloth face covering to protect others. This isn’t a replacement for social distancing. You still need to keep a 6-foot distance between yourself and those around you. Don’t use a face mask meant for health care workers. And don’t put a face covering on anyone who is:

o  Under 2 years old

o  Having trouble breathing

o  Unconscious or can’t remove the mask on their own for other reasons

·      Don’t touch your face. Coronaviruses can live on surfaces you touch for several hours. If they get on your hands and you touch your eyes, nose, or mouth, they can get into your body.

·      Clean and disinfect. You can clean first with soap and water, but disinfect surfaces you touch often, like tables, doorknobs, light switches, toilets, faucets, and sinks. Use a mix of household bleach and water (1/3 cup bleach per gallon of water, or 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water) or a household cleaner that’s approved to treat SARS-CoV-2. You can check the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website to see if yours made the list. Wear gloves when you clean and throw them away when you’re done.

There’s no proof that herbal therapies and teas can prevent infection.

COVID-19 preparation tips

In addition to practicing the prevention tips listed above, you can:

·      Meet as a household or larger family to talk about who needs what.

·      If you have people at a higher risk, ask their doctor what to do.

·      Talk to your neighbors about emergency planning. Join your neighborhood chat group or website to stay in touch.

·      Find community aid organizations that can help with health care, food delivery, and other supplies.

·      Make an emergency contact list. Include family, friends, neighbors, carpool drivers, doctors, teachers, employers, and the local health department.

Choose a room (or rooms) where you can keep someone who’s sick or who’s been exposed separate from the rest of you. Coronavirus Prevention

Take these steps:

·      Wash your hands often with soap and water or clean them with an alcohol-based sanitizer. This kills viruses on your hands.

·      Practice social distancing. Because you can have and spread the virus without knowing it, you should stay home as much as possible. If you do have to go out, stay at least 6 feet away from others.

·      Cover your nose and mouth in public. If you have COVID-19, you can spread it even if you don’t feel sick. Wear a cloth face covering to protect others. This isn’t a replacement for social distancing. You still need to keep a 6-foot distance between yourself and those around you. Don’t use a face mask meant for health care workers. And don’t put a face covering on anyone who is:

o  Under 2 years old

o  Having trouble breathing

o  Unconscious or can’t remove the mask on their own for other reasons

·      Don’t touch your face. Coronaviruses can live on surfaces you touch for several hours. If they get on your hands and you touch your eyes, nose, or mouth, they can get into your body.

Clean and disinfect. You can clean first with soap and water, but disinfect surfaces you touch often, like tables, doorknobs, light switches, toilets, faucets, and sinks. Use a mix of household bleach and water (1/3 cup bleach per gallon of water, or 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water) or a household cleaner that’s approved to treat SARS-CoV-2. You can check the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website to see if yours made the list. Wear gloves when you clean and throw them awa

Fellow up ,read it very carefully, Iftekhar chowdhury .