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Does Exercise Lower Blood Pressure Even If You Are Not Overweight?

You have high blood pressure but other than that you think you are in pretty fit condition. So can exercise lower blood pressure even if you are not over weight? The short answer is yes.

Sure there's the obvious benefit of losing weight with regular exercise if you are over weight, but that's just a happy side effect not the real value of exercise lowering blood pressure. When you do daily mild aerobic exercise like walking or cycling, you are actually training your blood vessels to expand and contract.

As you exercise and get your heart rate up your pressure will go up as well. That increased pressure will try to expand your blood vessels. Healthy blood vessels are elastic and they expand when pressure is increased and contract when the heart rests between beats. This is the normal way to maintain blood pressure. But you've had this condition for years and your vessels are probably stiff.

Think about that for a moment. If you have a natural slim build but you lead a sedentary life style, your blood vessels could be just as stiff and hardened as an obese person. Like any other part of the body, if you don't exercise your cardio vascular system it simply is not going to work as designed.

But doing daily exercise is a way to bring your vessels back. During the workout you try to expand the vessels by elevating pressure, and then after the workout pressure decreases and the vessels are encouraged to contract. Do this often enough and you are well on your way to reducing your overall BP.

Exercising also has some immediate effects as well. Firstly, when your pressure drops after the workout, it will drop as much as 4 points lower than when you started. This effect can last up to 22 hours. Next, the workout will burn off stress hormones that have built up in your body. Losing that adrenalin and adding a healthy dose of endorphins will make you feel better and give you a much more positive outlook on life. Exercise is a great stress killer.

So even if you're skinny there is much to be gained from regular exercise. If you couple this healthy habit along with the other lifestyle changes recommended by the American Heart Association, you'll not only control your pressure you can reverse it and get back to normal.

You owe it to yourself to find out how you can take responsibility for your health and take charge of your high blood pressure.

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Foods to Lower Blood Glucose - Top Three Foods to Control Glucose Levels

The level of blood sugar in the body is closely related to healthy functioning of the human system. Imbalances in the blood sugar can lead to many problems such as obesity, diabetes or binge eating. A good way to treat this imbalance is to adopt foods to control blood glucose levels. These foods help to lower blood glucose and maintain it at a healthy rate.

Oatmeal:

Oatmeal is one of those carbohydrates that are high in fiber. The high fiber content helps to slow down the speed of digestion. This is because the digestive system takes more time to process the nutrients and carbohydrate from the fiber content. As a result there is a slow and constant release of glucose from the oatmeal. This keeps the blood sugar level constant, and keeps you full for a longer time. Consequently you will eat less and will be able to lose weight as well. Other high fiber whole grains such as barley are also effective which helps in controlling the level of blood glucose.

Non starchy vegetables:

Vegetables like broccoli, beans, peas and spinach which have little or no starch are also a good choice to lower blood sugar level as they are high in fiber and low in carbohydrates. These are especially good for people with diabetes. And they help to supply a good amount of nutrition and fiber without adding too many carbohydrates.

Strawberries:

Strawberries are an ideal snack compared to candy or chocolate because they contain fructose, but at the same time they are rich in fiber and have a lot of water as well. Their overall carbohydrate and calorie content is low. They are also fare low on the Glycemic chart due to high fiber content. So the release of sugar is not sudden but slow and controlled.

Lean meat:

Lean meats such as turkey, skinned chicken breast and fatless cuts of meat are high in protein. They do not have a significant effect on the blood sugar level. They also rate low on the Glycemic index which means that they take time to digest. This will ensure that you will feel full for longer.

Cinnamon:

Recent research has found that cinnamon may be very useful in controlling blood sugar levels because it has works like insulin to digest sugar. Experiments have proved that a regular intake of cinnamon extract has a moderate effect in reducing blood sugar levels.

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Gluten Intolerance Symptoms

Identifying the gluten intolerance symptoms can save one from having a wrong diagnosis as gluten intolerance can easily be misinterpreted as some other disease in the digestive system. This is mostly due to the similarities in the signs and symptoms that these digestive diseases show.

First off, here is a list of the most prominent lactose intolerance symptoms that one would find in a gluten intolerant person: gluten intolerance bloating, skin rashes, diarrhea, constipation, weight loss and weight gain. This also includes depression and anxiety. Diarrhea and weight loss are the biggest signs and symptoms that are to be checked and see if they lead to a patient being gluten intolerant. Shared with other wheat intolerance symptoms are foul-smelling stool and low blood iron levels.

Many signs and other gluten intolerance symptoms are very similar with Celiac disease symptoms and this is the cause of much misdiagnosis. Celiac is an auto-immune system that the body does and attacks the villi in the small intestines when gluten is introduced into the system, therefore damaging the small intestine and breaks the amount of nutrients the body receives. The basic signs and symptoms of Celiac are diarrhea, abdominal pain, abdominal cramping, abdominal distension, lack of energy, loss of weight, lack of absorption of calcium and vitamin D, infertility and miscarriage. Gluten intolerance symptoms and the signs of Celiac disease are to be carefully looked at before completely diagnosed as either of the two.

Candida symptoms also prevail in those with gluten intolerance and may be alleged as gluten intolerance symptoms. This is most prevalent in the Candida symptoms of digestive pain, headaches and anxiety attacks. Candida itself is a type of yeast that is naturally a part of our body and when a problem arises in our immune system, the Candida in our body raises therefore triggering symptoms for a body that is weak against gluten, wheat and yeast.

Gluten intolerance symptoms are very common in people who do not have a rich diet of wheat every day such as rice or sandwiches. This is why most Caucasians suffer from gluten intolerance because their body has not developed a high resistance and when a high intake of gluten is introduced to the body, they develop intolerance to it. Gluten intolerance and Celiac itself leads to lactose intolerance due to poor bowel movement and poor nutrition, therefore the lactose intolerance symptoms are also to be observed to determine if a person has gluten intolerance. Gluten free foods and gluten free diets (best are those prescribed by a physician after examination) are usually advised for one with gluten intolerance. Also available are non-gluten breads and barley which may taste slightly different but are still necessary for they still carry the other nutrients that wheat carries.

Gluten intolerance children symptoms can be even harder to distinguish as children have a body that is yet developing and the symptoms may be diagnosed as almost any other disease related to the digestive system.

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Blood Type And Pregnancy Diet - The Perfect Couple Blood Type And Pregnancy Diet!

All of us go through the journey of life building up relationships along the way. We seek out people with similar interests and ideas. A healthy relationship is one where one person is able to adjust to another's needs and desires. If we consider the state of pregnancy, the expectant mother has to ensure that her body systems are functioning in harmony always.

This is vital especially with regard to her circulatory system, which is the major link between her body and the growing fetus in her womb. It is the transporter of essential nutrients to the baby and so is the life support for her yet-to-be-born child. Hence, a concordant relationship is expected between her blood type and pregnancy diet.

What is meant by blood type? It indicates whether antigens are present or absent in the circulating blood.

Blood types can be classified into four types-type O, type AB, type A and type B.

What happens if blood type and pregnancy diet are in disharmony? The systems that get affected are the digestive system and the immune system. As a matter of fact, most pregnant women are constantly complaining about digestive issues during the different stages of pregnancy. A few of the problems that can occur are-

(a) Inability to digest any type of food, or rather indigestion.

(b) Frequent heartburn.

(c) Changes in metabolic function.

(d) Build up of acid levels.

(e) Increased levels of stress.

(f) Inflammation or swelling up of the joints.

(g) Clotting of blood.

(h) Deficiencies resulting in a weak immune system.

To go into a more scientific explanation, foodstuffs contain certain protein-like substances called Lectins. Body cells are made up of molecules. These Lectins can interact favorably or unfavorably with the molecules in these cells, depending on the antigen (blood type) present in the blood. Each antigen has a different reaction to the Lectins present in food.

Now only a doctor can provide information about how blood type and pregnancy diet should match. Physicians have come up with certain basic guidelines to link up blood type and pregnancy diet-

(a) Pregnant women with blood type A would be well advised to stick to a vegetarian diet. This means that whole grains, raw as well as steamed vegetables, lentils and berries can be consumed.

(b) A type B expectant mother can go in for oats, green vegetables, beef, seafood and lamb. She is lucky to have a varied diet!

(c) The AB group should stick to smaller meals consumed at regular intervals throughout the day. Cultured dairy products, turkey and lamb can form a part of the menu.

(d) Lastly, the universal type O goes with a diet consisting of vegetables and meat. It is advisable to consume more of collard greens or pinto beans where vegetables are concerned. As far as animal flesh goes, lean beef will do. The fat part of it (when consuming meat dishes) should not be overdone!

The mother-to-be can now get a fair idea about how crucial it is to ensure that her blood type and pregnancy diet are compatible if she wants her child to be healthy and develop properly. The circulatory system is also a carrier of immunity cells; hence, it is critical to maintain an active and fit immune system which can fight against undesirable Lectins in food. Otherwise, the expectant mother is inviting sickness for the entire duration of her pregnancy! And in case the expectant mother wishes to make any changes in her blood type and pregnancy diet plan, she should consult her primary care physician.

Obesity increases the risk of stroke

need motivation to lose that weight? How would it be? Risk of stroke increases with the weight according to a new systematic reviews, including nearly 2.3 million people. It seems that the heavier you are, the greater the risk.

Ischemic strokes occur when blood vessels feeding the brain are blocked. The less common hemorrhagic stroke occurs due to bleeding in the brain.

Your doctor will tell you that being overweight makes it moreYou will probably do some 'risk factors for stroke ... Things like high blood pressure or high cholesterol. None has so far indicate that overweight and obesity are directly shown up stroke risk, the test was "questionable", according to researchers.

To learn more, a research group made the medical literature for studies that the risk of stroke and body mass index seen with a minimum of four years of follow-up.

They found 25 studies that METQualifications, and they included 2,274,961 subjects who had a total of 30,000 shots.

Those who were overweight, 22% chance of having an ischemic stroke than men of normal weight, obese individuals are 64% more chances of having a stroke. The risk of hemorrhagic stroke was not higher in overweight subjects but was 24% higher for those who are overweight.

After the team accounted for factors of lifestyle risk as smoking, age and cardiovascular risk factors, obesityObesity and risk of stroke each question. One reason may secrete various substances that the fat cells, which have negative effects on the body ... Promote inflammation, hardening of the arteries, or effects on blood clotting.

Keep the pounds off is to do something, what you can to protect themselves.

The risk of a stroke within the next ten years, you can use sex are estimated on the basis of blood pressure, smoking, and if you have diabetes.

Since strokes areso dangerous, it is important to reduce the risks that are under your control to work. Keeping blood pressure in a healthy range, like this one of the best things you can do to fulfill the risks.

Smoking increases the risk, such as diabetes, heart disease, atrial fibrillation, sickle cell disease or other heart disease. Diets high in saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol are known to increase cholesterol levels and this also increases the risk ofStroke.

When inactive, obese (or both) may bring more opportunities for stroke, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease e.

Less well-documented risk factors for stroke are drugs (cocaine, amphetamines and heroin) and alcohol abuse. There is also some evidence that socio-economic factors have an influence - Strokes are more common in people with low incomes than those who are rich. Strokes are more common in the southeastern United States (the "blowbelt ") than in other parts of the country.

The good news is that you can make a difference to the risk of stroke. How to keep weight under control is not easy, But It is one of the most effective things you can do to protect themselves, not only for the race, but by many other conditions.

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Which are the Most Accurate Blood Pressure Monitors?

Many people need to keep track of their blood pressure values, so that their doctor knows how the treatment is progressing and if more should be done to lower the blood pressure. Constantly monitoring your blood pressure is a good thing to do for your health.

You can measure your blood pressure by going to the doctor and asking him to do it, or by doing it yourself with the help of a blood pressure monitor. Those who don't have high blood pressure can visit the doctor once a month to see how the values of their blood pressure have changed, but those who have high blood pressure need to measure it much more often. The higher the blood pressure is, the more measurements are required. At many patients the doctor must learn the values a few times a week, and at those with very high blood pressure, a few times a day. So, acquiring a blood pressure monitor can be really useful because you can find out the values of the blood pressure at home as many times per day as you want.

There are two main types of blood pressure monitors: digital and aneroid.

Aneroid blood pressure monitors are easily portable and easy to use. However, they are very sensitive and can be broken or damaged very easy. In order to find out the value of your blood pressure you need to listen to a stethoscope that is connected to a cuff that wraps around the arm. They are very cheap.

Digital blood pressure monitors are small devices, as big as a cell phone or a walkman, connected to a cuff that is worn on the arm. The cuff measures the blood pressure and sends the value to the blood pressure monitor, which displays it and records it. Some of them can even print a list with the last measurements. Digital blood pressure monitors are more modern and easier to use than aneroid ones, but they are more expensive too.

Wrist and finger blood monitors are available on the market too, but research has shown that they are not as accurate as the ones mentioned above.

Remember that before you use a blood pressure monitor to measure its value you shouldn't drink alcohol, coffee, or smoke tobacco because they raise the blood pressure temporarily. When you measure it, make sure that you are rested and you are sitting in a comfortable position.

If you have a blood pressure monitor, you have to keep a list with the values of all the measurements. This list must be taken to the doctor each week, so he can make a chart based on it and see how the treatment is progressing. Blood pressure monitors are very useful for those who want to quickly and effectively lower their blood pressure.

Herbal Medicines For Blood Problems

Problems with the blood, as opposed to the supply or circulation of blood, are normally the result of something wrong in the chemical composition of the blood so that either it does not flow as it should (it may clot too quickly or not fast enough) or it does not have the right amount of chemicals to nourish and protect the body or itself properly.

Serious blood problems such as hemophilia (an inherited deficiency in which blood will not clot properly, resulting in excessive bleeding), agranulocytosis (which is the result of a white blood cell deficiency), leukemia, polycythemia (high altitude or mountain sickness, from having too many red blood cells), and septicemia (blood poisoning, the result of an overload of disease-causing bacteria in the bloodstream) are relatively rare but need medical help, mostly urgently. They are really not suitable subjects for treatment by alternative therapies.

Anemia

Anemia, which simply means lack of blood, is not a disease so much as a disorder. It is caused by a deficiency of the red oxygen-carrying pigment in blood (hemoglobin), often from lack of iron in the diet. It is more common among women than men and can be a particular problem for women with heavy periods. Iron-deficiency anemia may also be caused by blood loss into the gut in conditions such as peptic ulcer and stomach cancer.

Symptoms of anemia are a "tired-all-the-time" feeling, pale skin, shortness of breath, dizziness, poor concentration, recurrent colds and infections, and white eyelid linings.

Sickle Cell Anemia

Several blood disorders are the result of a single gene. Sickle cell anemia causes a distortion of the red blood cells into sickle shapes (a sort of half-moon shape), slowing the blood flow and decreasing the amount of oxygen the red cells are able to carry. It is much more common in Africans, Caribbeans, and people of middle Eastern descent; in the United States, 1 in every 400 Afro- Americans has this disease. There are several forms of sickle cell anemia, ranging from mild to severe. Symptoms of the severe form, which usually begins at about six months of age, include organ dysfunction, pain, and jaundice, eventually leading and extreme lethargy.

Sickle cell anemia cannot be cured, but most sufferers maintain a good lifestyle with regulerers transfusions. It is often suggested that sufferers, take specific inoculations in order to avoid infection. Dehydration and coldness may cause painful sickle cell crises in the sufferer, and should be avoided.

Treatment

Diet and Nutrition The treatment of iron-deficiency anemia is to take more iron in food or as food supplements, ideally in a multimixture that includes a complex of B vitamins, especially B12 and folic acid, vitamins C, vitamins E, copper, and selenium. Supplements may be taken tablets or liquid tonic. Iron - rich foods include liver beef, and chicken. The best non-animal sources are soybeans, corn flour, spinach, black kidney beans, rhubarb, dried fruits, and dark green leafy vegetables. Biochemic tissue salts may also help. Avoid tea: it cuts down the amount of iron the body can absorb.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Chinese herbs (gui pi wan or "Return spleen tablets") may help.

Acupuncture Some find this therapy helpful.

Use Herbs to Treat a Blood Clot

A blood clot is called thrombosis in the professional medical courses. It slows the flow of blood after an injury. It becomes a serious illness when a blood clot develops inside of a blood vessel. It could lead to a heart attack or stroke because it can block the supply of oxygen to surrounding tissues. The existing blood clots should be treated by a physician. However, you can help to prevent or reduce the occurrence of blood clots with herbal remedies. It's very useful for those people who just have a surgery or an injury.

In order to make the herbal remedy for the blood clots, you should prepare those herbs such as fresh yarrow leaves and yarrow juice. The natural honey and garlic should also be available too. Garlic supplements are said to lower cholesterol or blood pressure.

You should drink three cups daily of tea made from yarrow for four weeks or take 1 tbsp. of fresh yarrow juice three times a day. To make one cup of yarrow tea, add two or three dried leaves to 1 1/2 cups of boiling water. Allow the tea to steep for five minutes and sweeten with all natural honey if desired. You'd better add 1 tsp. of each herbal remedy to one cup of boiling water and drink three times a day. Relieve blood stagnation before and after surgery by taking horse chestnut, sweet clover and witch hazel. You should eat a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, especially vitamin C, which is required for the building of strong blood vessels. Stay active, taking walks several times daily while wearing loose fitting, comfortable shoes. Stretch regularly, particularly your legs and practice deep breathing, cycling and swimming. Herbal remedies are excellent for preventing and reducing the occurrence of blood clots, however if you are prone to thrombosis discuss all herbal or other remedies with your doctor.

You should take garlic tablets to thin the blood naturally. The other way to thin the blood is to eat three raw cloves per day. Garlic can help to transport unhealthy fats in the blood stream, reducing the risk of blood clots. On the other hand, you could also strengthen and repair connective tissues in veins. You could take 1 tbsp. of horsetail and 1 tbsp. of stinging nettle juice every day. It's really very useful to heal the blood clot. And the cost of herbal remedies is not expensive.

Blood Lure - An Anna Pigeon Novel by Nevada Barr

"Blood Lure" by Nevada Barr is the ninth book in her Anna Pigeon series. Anna is a park ranger with the United States National Park Service. Each book in the series takes place in a different National Park, where Anna is involved in solving a murder mystery.  
 
Park Ranger Anna Pigeon is at Glacier National Park assisting in a grizzly bear DNA project. She's hiking the backcountry with Joan Rand the biologist who is overseeing the groundbreaking project and Rory Van Slyke, a young man from Earthwatch, an independent environmental organization. They're collecting bear DNA caught in traps, dismantling the traps and setting them up in new locations. The new traps are covered with blood and fish guts and left for a few weeks for further collection.
 
After a grueling day they set up their tents and settle in for some shut eye but before long they're woken by roars, thumps and the sound of ripping fabric. When everything calms down the two women emerge to find the campsite ransacked and Rory missing. The search is on for a crazed bear and a young man but instead they find the body of a dead woman. And it appears she's been murdered by human hands. Hikers find Rory in the woods and call for help. He's disoriented and claims the bear frightened him off. It turns out that the dead woman is his stepmother. Did he kill her? The park is short handed and Anna is enlisted to help with the investigation.
 
Anna Pigeon is a great character who grows and changes in each book but the Park is the main focus in this story. I enjoyed the wonderful descriptions of scenery and nature but too many details about the Bear DNA project made the beginning drag. The pace picks up after the murdered woman is found. Although not as exciting as some of her other adventures the mystery has some twists and turns that kept me reading. Barr left plenty of clues and forensic evidence but I never saw the end coming.
 
Publisher: Berkley (February 5, 2002)
ISBN: 978-0425183755
Paperback Pages: 352
Price: $7.99

Stupid Teenagers Must Die (Blood & Guts)

It is taken from 1980 and a group of young people to a meeting to be held in a haunted house. All 80's horror movie characters are typical: the cool hero, the innocent girl, the goth chick, the tough, beautiful blonde girl, Shy Guy love with the beautiful blonde girl, a pair of lipstick lesbians and two big Geeks . things start to true low budget 80's horror movie fashion, weird around the house in progress. one-dimensional characters are grotesque deathbloody deaths, girls are getting naked for no apparent reason and people walk into dangerous, pitch black rooms saying classic lines like, "Is someone in here?" As the poor, hapless kids are sliced and diced, it's up to our hero to lead the remaining survivors to safety before the house is filled with stupid dead teenagers.



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9 Easy Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally

So your blood pressure is high, but you don't want to take prescription drugs? Can't say I blame you, with what we've learned about some very popular pharmaceuticals over the last year or so. Well, you're in luck. There are some simple modifications you can incorporate into your lifestyle that can make a big difference when it comes to hypertension, and here are the top 9:

1. Eliminate salt from your diet. This is probably the most important change you can make. The main reason why you will hear people say "I tried cutting back on salt and it didn't do anything for my high blood pressure" is because they forgot about prepared convenience foods. If you start reading labels, you'll find that just about all these items (not just salty foods like chips and crackers) have added sodium. Really, if you want to cut way back on salt, the best way is just to eliminate anything that comes in a box or bag from your diet. Eat natural foods, which will help your health in many ways in addition to lowering your blood pressure.

2. Cut out white sugar. While scientists aren't yet sure exactly why, many studies have shown that eating processed sugars elevates blood pressure. Also eliminate high fructose corn syrup, an ubiquitous sweetener that has even more detrimental effects on health than white sugar. If you need a sweet taste, try adding some stevia, an herbal sweetener that comes in powder and liquid form, or xylitol, a low-carb sugar alcohol, to your foods.

3. Get regular aerobic exercise. Anything that gets you moving and your heart rate comfortably elevated has a beneficial effect on hypertension. Your physician may be able to give you an exercise plan that suits your condition and current fitness levels. It's important not to do too much too soon. There are some Eastern forms of exercise, such as yoga and Tai Chi, that seem to have good effects on blood pressure. The emphasis on full, rhythmic breathing integral to these disciplines may be as important as the actual physical movement.

4. Increase the amount of fiber in your diet. This has been shown to have many benefits other than its effects on blood pressure. You can add fiber supplements to your diet, or eat more foods such as whole grains and vegetables, which brings me to the next tip....

5. Eat those veggies. There are myriad other benefits besides the increase in fiber associated with an increased intake of vegetables. These provide important vitamins and minerals, and other more recently discovered substances such as phytonutrients and antioxidants, which all help to keep your body functioning at an optimal level. One valuable nutrient contained in vegetables is potassium, and so our next tip is to....

6. Eat lots of bananas. Everyone knows that bananas are high in potassium, and it turns out that increasing the amount of potassium in our diet is almost as important as reducing one's salt intake with respect to normalizing blood pressure. As a matter of fact, some authorities think it's actually less about the amount of salt and more about increasing the ratio of potassium to sodium. We've mentioned bananas because they're the most popular fruit in the USA and are widely available, but if you want some high potassium alternatives, try dried apricots, figs, avocados, cantaloupe, raisins, carrot juice, prune juice, peanuts, and almonds.

7. Get that folic acid. This nutrient's been found to have a number of health benefits for women, and protecting against high blood pressure now seems to be another one. Harvard Medical School did a study which indicated that women could lower their risk of hypertension anywhere from 18% to 46%, depending on their age, by taking 1 mg (milligram) of folic acid per day.

8. Eat chocolate, but not too much. Some recent studies have indicated that 100 grams per day of dark chocolate can have blood pressure lowering effects. The researchers postulate that a component of dark chocolate known as flavinols is responsible. But remember, only 100 grams (around three or four ounces), and it needs to be dark chocolate. You'll need to read labels, because most chocolate candy these days uses light chocolate. And of course, chocolate always contains sugar. So if you can't stop at 100 grams, or you need to lose weight (100 grams of chocolate is usually around 500 calories) you'd probably be better off not to take that first bite.

9. And finally, dump those diet pills. You know they're no good for you. While losing weight is usually beneficial for blood pressure levels, doing it by speeding up your heart rate is not. Do it by eating the healthy foods mentioned above and you'll have lower blood pressure and a nutritious diet you can continue with for life.

Of course, if you're already taking any medications, do NOT stop them without consulting with your doctor first. He should be willing to work with you as you try natural options. If not, you may need a new doctor. Give these tips a try one at a time. Keep the ones that help, and when you're done, you'll have a healthier lifestyle for sure!