Just like you need vitamins, your body also requires minerals. This article will focus on the importance of minerals and their natural sources. Minerals are essential constitutes of cells and they form the greater part of bones, teeth and nails, and maintenance of acid base equilibrium. They are necessary for secretion of gland. They regulate […]
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High Blood Pressure
Blood pressure or hypertension is the pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of the blood vessels. Blood pressure is not static and varies from one heartbeat to another throughout the day. The blood pressure is measured by a sphygmomanometer. At home, you can measure your blood pressure by an electronic blood pressure monitor. […]
Type 2 Diabetes – Kidney Damage and High Blood Pressure!
The most serious complication of diabetes involving the urinary tract is nephropathy. Diabetic nephropathy is kidney damage that occurs in 20 to 30% of people with type 2 diabetes. If no action is taken to stop it, this condition can progress to end-stage renal disease. 80% of all people with end-stage renal disease have Type […]