Author: Nitin Agarwal

It seems as though many Americans are living a life that leads to high blood pressure or hypertension. Nearly half of all older Americans have hypertension.

According to experts, hypertension is not predestined. Reducing salt intake, adopting a desirable dietary pattern losing weight and exercising can all help prevent hypertension.

Because they never feel any direct pain, the problem with this disease is that nearly one third of the folks who have hypertension do not know it. Overtime the force of that pressure damages the inside surface of your blood vessels.

Obviously, quitting bad habits and eating a low fat diet will help, but the most significant part that you can do is to exercise. And just as exercise improves and strengthens limb muscles, it also enhances the health of the heart muscles.

Heart and Exercise

For this reason and after a series of careful considerations, some researchers have observed that exercise can stimulate the development of these life saving detours in the heart. One study further showed that moderate exercise several times a week is more effective in building up these auxiliary pathways than extremely vigorous exercise done twice as often.

Such information has led some people to think of exercise as a panacea for heart disorders, a fail-safe protection against hypertension or death. That is not so. Even marathon runners that have suffered hypertension and exercise can not overcome combination of other risk factor.

The exercise stimulates the development of new connections between the impaired and the nearly normal blood vessels, so people who exercise had a better blood supply to all the muscle tissue of the heart.

The human heart basically, supply blood to an area of the heart damaged in a “myocardial infarction.” A heart attack is a condition, in which, the heart or the myocardium muscle does not get enough oxygen and other nutrients and so it begins to die.

What Causes Hypertension?

And so, what can be done to lower blood pressure and avoid the risk of developing hypertension? Again, exercise seems to be just what the doctor might order.

If you think that is what he will do, then, try to contemplate on this list and find some ways how you can incorporate these things into your lifestyle and start to live a life free from the possibilities of developing hypertension. Before you start following the systematic instructions, it would be better to review them first before getting into action.

1. See your doctor Check with your doctor before beginning an exercise program. If you make any significant changes in your level of physical activity – particularly if those changes could make sudden and large demands on your circulatory system – check with your doctors again.
2. Take it slow

Start at a low, comfortable level of exertion and progress gradually. The program is designed in two stages to allow for a progressive increase in activity.

1. Know your limit

Determine your safety limit for exertion. Use some clues such as sleep problems or fatigue the day after a workout to check on whether you are overdoing it.

1. Exercise regularly

You need to work out a minimum of three times a week and a maximum of five times a week to get the most benefit. A single workout a week can maintain the muscular benefits once you are in peak condition. Cardiovascular fitness requires more frequent activity.

1. Exercise at a rate within your capacity

Weight loss through exercise is an excellent starting point if you wan tot prevent hypertension. Experts say that being overweight is linked to an increased risk of developing hypertension, and losing weight decreases the risk.

It seems as though many Americans are living a life that leads to high blood pressure or hypertension. Nearly half of all older Americans have hypertension. Such information has led some people to think of exercise as a panacea for heart disorders, a fail-safe protection against hypertension or death. Even marathon runners that have suffered hypertension and exercise can not overcome combination of other risk factor.

The optimum benefits for older exercisers are produced by exercise at 40% to 60% of capacity.

And so, what can be done to lower blood pressure and avoid the risk of developing hypertension?

Increasing levels of physical fitness has many benefits including bringing blood pressure closer to normal levels. Of course, taking up an exercise regimen should be done under medical supervision, particularly if the patient has been leading a sedentary lifestyle.

They are also taught to manage these stress factors better. That includes managing the stress-causing situations better as well as managing the patients’ internal reactions to the stress. Blood pressure can be controlled much more easily when diet is managed well.

There are also newer drugs to control high blood pressure, including calcium channel blockers. Some of these drugs effectively counteract side effects caused by the medication.

In other words, sole reliance on drugs is now being replaced by more comprehensive methods of disease management.

Many stressors can not be eliminated but may be successfully reduced. Both work and home related stress needs to be managed to help control high blood pressure.

A healthy diet is, of course, essential for hypertensive patients. They are advised to avoid excessive intake of dairy products and salt. When diet is managed well, blood pressure can be controlled much more easily.

Foods like garlic and onions as well as some herbs have been found to contribute to lower blood pressure.

They are also taught to manage these stress factors better. That includes managing the stress-causing situations better as well as managing the patients’ internal reactions to the stress. The latter can include, among other things, meditation, relaxation and yoga exercises.

Continued excess consumption of alcohol puts considerable strain on many organs of the body including the heart. Part of the problem arises from the sheer bulk of alcohol, particularly if beer is consumed.

Stress is a big factor in most people’s lives these days. And stress can contribute significantly to hypertension. Contemporary treatment for hypertension includes making patients aware of the factors that contribute to stress levels.

Today, high blood pressure treatment emphasizes lifestyle as much as medicine. Approaches to lowering blood pressure may also involve using alternative medicines to supplement traditional medication.

High blood pressure treatment has evolved into a well-rounded approach that relies on more than just medication to handle the condition.

Exercise also cuts down on excess weight, which is another factor that pushes up blood pressure above normal levels. There is a strong correlation between obesity and hypertension and the latter can often be controlled by taking care of the former.

Contemporary treatment for hypertension includes making patients aware of the factors that contribute to stress levels.

One of the centerpieces of this approach is replacing a sedentary lifestyle with a more active one. Physical activity is very helpful in reducing hypertension.

Foods like garlic and onions as well as some herbs have been found to contribute to lower blood pressure. Herbs that contain an amino acid called L-arginine are said to be useful for this purpose. Utilizing alternate medicine should be done only under adequate supervision.

There are so many reasons why someone would want or wouldn’t want a chicken in their backyard. There are debates about it and here are some:

Pros

1. Costs incredibly cheap.

When we say cheap, not only does the chicken itself count but also the maintenance of it all. Compared to keeping a dog or a cat for a pet, it is much cheaper to take care of a number of chickens most likely because they are not choosy when it comes to food.

1. You can get something from them.

In terms of eggs, it is seldom that you encounter a chicken that can’t lay eggs. With meat, every part of a chicken can be eaten. In cases of those who don’t want to see their chickens go bye-bye, they raise them as pets and for exhibition purposes.

1. Low maintenance.

Unlike dogs, who need everyday grooming and cats who need your undivided attention, chickens need none of those. Their coops must be cleaned at least once a week or twice every month depending on the number of chickens that you own.

1. Fertilizers for free and an instant pest control agent.

These are the two things that chicken raisers love about owning a chicken. When you allow your chickens to roam around your backyard, it is in their nature to peck on whatever it is that catches their interest and their hunger. Chickens love anything that came from the ground most especially the ones that are moving.

Cons

1. They are not the best guard pets to have.

While chickens can coo and make familiar sounds, it is not in their nature to bite or coo on anyone they see who looks suspicious. All they can do is grow, eat, and lay eggs. If you need a response like waggling of the tail or a purring sound, they are also not the ideal pets you would want to have especially.

1. Chickens are messy.

. Plus, their poop smells terrible that it can reach certain areas in your house. Chickens aren’t really the pets for you if you’re the type of person who doesn’t want to go through enduring hours of cleaning.

1. One for all, all for one.

And if one dies because of that flu, it is expected that every single chicken living with that infected chicken who also got that flu is also going to die after a few days.

Well, in terms of getting sick this is a con. Everyone gets it too because when one catches flu. And if one dies because of that flu, it is expected that every single chicken living with that infected chicken who also got that flu is also going to die after a few days.

Unlike dogs, who need everyday grooming and cats who need your undivided attention, chickens need none of those. These are the two things that chicken raisers love about owning a chicken. If you’re the type of person who doesn’t want to go through enduring hours of cleaning, chickens aren’t really the pets for you.

In cases of those who don’t want to see their chickens go bye-bye, they raise them as pets and for exhibition purposes.

We all know about organic fruit and vegetables but did you know that you can now buy organic chicken?

On Soil Association registered farms, the number of chickens housed in a single shed is restricted to 1,000. Organic birds are kept free-range, having continuous daytime access to clean pasture, except in adverse weather.

In addition, the Soil Association insists on clear and full labeling of processed chicken products. They are able to trace back to the farm all ingredients used in any Soil Association chicken products. Their organic certification standards state that food must undergo as little processing as is practical.

Organic farmers do a number of things to ensure that chickens are reared as naturally as possible. To be fully organic, chickens must be fed a diet containing grain that has been grown organically, without artificial fertilisers or sprays. Such feed is expensive, and therefore organic chicken is more expensive.

People must have heard about the nasty conditions which broiler chickens – which are bred for their meat – are raised in? These chickens have no more floor space than a sheet of A4 paper. Chickens are over-fed to reach slaughter weight in six weeks, when it would normally take four months.

Organic farmers do a number of things to ensure that chickens are reared as naturally as possible. To be fully organic, chickens must be fed a diet containing grain that has been grown organically, without artificial fertilisers or sprays. Such feed is expensive, and therefore organic chicken is more expensive.

Organic standards are legally binding. All organic businesses must be licensed by law and are fully inspected at least once a year. If you want to see for yourself how organic animals are reared, why not visit an organic farm?

Modem intensive systems of poultry production have produced cheap meat for the consumer – but at a price. Inside the intensive chicken houses, which are appearing in increasing numbers in the countryside, up to 40,000 birds are crammed, at 2 birds to the square foot, into a single windowless building, with almost continuous low levels of artificial light, they are then given drugs to speed up their rate of growth.

If you want to see for yourself how organic animals are reared, why not visit an organic farm?

There, your children can learn about agriculture, biology and chemistry in a real world setting. They can learn how fertilizers work, how plants grow and how their food is really made.

Don’t think you near a farm? Even cities like New York or Boston have farms just a few dozen miles away. Those come straight from a nearby farm.

Want to have a blast this summer doing something a little different than the standard summer activities? Why not try taking your kids to a local farm?

There will be all kinds of animals on the farm. In addition to the animals on the farm that are part of the business, many farmers also keep dogs and other pets around.

== > A Few Different Kinds of Adventures to Choose From

Some farms have very structured stay-in programs. This is particularly true of farms near big cities, where summer stays are a big attraction.

Many farms will have one-day adventures you can go on. It might include a tour of the farm, a little bit of horseback riding, helping out with picking fruits and an authentic farmer’s meal at night.

At smaller farms, you might just be helping out around the farm informally and just be a temporary member of the farm’s family.

You and your child can stay at the farm for a week or two. You can play together, learn together, pick fruits together, play with animals together and eat together.

You can stay on a farm for a longer period of time if you want to get even more involved. Think of it like summer camp, except on a farm.

== > How to Find Local Farms

This kind of adventure isn’t for everyone. If your children like the outdoors, like animals and like outside the box experiences, this could be the perfect experience for the whole family.

Some farms don’t charge for summer stays if you’re helping out. By and large, however, farms treat farm stays as an attraction of sorts and charge accordingly.

One great resource to look at is wwoof.org. This site lists farms from all over the world where farmers post volunteer opportunities.

Some of these farms also have stay-in programs for parents and kids. Some don’t, so make sure you check the farm’s description carefully.

You can also just pop by your local farmer’s market or do a Google search for farms near your city. Make contact with the farmer(s) and inquire about a summer stay.

There will be all kinds of animals on the farm. In addition to the animals on the farm that are part of the business, many farmers also keep dogs and other pets around. Don’t think you near a farm? Even cities like New York or Boston have farms just a few dozen miles away. Those come straight from a nearby farm.

The cat backs up to the door, lifts the tail and releases a fine spray of urine. Sprayed cat urine contains pheromones, a substance that animals use to communicate. A spraying cat marks his or her territory with cat urine. Cats in heat are attracted by the odor of cat urine. If you don’t know why your cat sprays, discuss it with your veterinarian.

The cat backs up to the door, lifts the tail and releases a fine spray of urine. Yes, your cat is spraying.
Figures from the British Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors say that aggression in dogs and marking behavior in cats are the biggest behavior problems in the UK pet population.
Spraying is marking behavior, not a litter box problem. Sprayed cat urine contains pheromones, a substance that animals use to communicate.

Combinations of pheromones work like fingerprints: they identify the cat.
A spraying cat marks his or her territory with cat urine. It may even have an opposite effect: more spraying.
Cats in heat are attracted by the odor of cat urine. For them, spraying is something like an invitation to love. The results may be there in 65 days: a nest of cute little kittens.
Cats do not only spray during sexual encounters. Some also do it during conflicts with other felines, or when they are stressed.
Thankfully most cats spray outside. What if you have a cat spraying inside?
The most effective and radical thing you can do is neutering or spaying your cat. Most castrated toms stopped spraying from the day they were operated.
Maybe you have a reason not to neuter your cat. In that case try to find out why your cat sprays.
Maybe it sprays only when it sees another cat. Or it sprays because of a conflict with another pet.
Discuss it with your veterinarian if you don’t know why your cat sprays. Chances are he will advise you to neuter or spay. Your vet can also check if there is a medical problem.
Anyway, do not leave this problem unsolved. Cat urine odor and stains can make your home a very uncomfortable place, and your cat will still remain a cat even when it doesn’t spray anymore.

Spraying is a behavior in cats, mainly males, which many owners confuse with urinating outside the litter box. Female cats will spray on horizontal surfaces, but it is rare.

Many times a cat will spray because of psychological problems such as anxiety, stress or a feeling of being threatened by something or someone. It is usually a sign that your cat has some issues with the person if personal items are being sprayed. The addition of a new cat or even having too many cats for the size of your house can cause spraying problems.
If the cat is put into a stressful situation like someone new moving in (a new baby) or being introduced into a new living environment they might feel the need to spray.

Spraying is a behavior in cats, mainly males, which many owners confuse with urinating outside the litter box. Female cats will spray on horizontal surfaces, but it is rare.

By taking time to examine the events going on in your cat’s life, you may be able to eliminate this behavior. There are products sold at pet stores that contain odors only your cat can smell. Another thing that often eliminates spraying behavior is to have your cat neutered.

The primary reason a cat sprays is because felines are very territorial animals and like to mark their turf by spraying urine to let other cats know who owns that little piece of the world. If you notice things being marked near windows or screen doors where your cat can see outside it’s a pretty good chance there is a cat hanging around your house or passing by frequently.

The addition of a new cat or even having too many cats for the size of your house can cause spraying problems.

Contrary to what many think, spraying isn’t a litter box problem, but rather a problem with marking. Cat urine that is sprayed contains pheromones, which is a substance that cats and other animals use for communicating. Pheromones are much like fingerprints with humans, as they are used to identify the cat to other animals.

Anytime your cat backs himself up to a door or other object in your house, lifts his tail, and releases urine – you have a problem. This problem is known as spraying and is very common with cats kept indoors. Even though it is a very annoying problem, it’s a problem that can be solved.

Cat urine that is sprayed contains pheromones, which is a substance that cats and other animals use for communicating. Cats not only spray during heat, as some will also spray during encounters with other cats, or when they are feeling stressed.

When the cat sprays something, he is simply marking his territory through his urine. The spraying is simply the cat’s way of letting others know that the territory is his.

Often times cats that spray while in heat results in a litter of kittens that are born in just a few short months. Cats not only spray during heat, as some will also spray during encounters with other cats, or when they are feeling stressed.

The most effective and also the easiest way to stop spraying is to have your cat either neutered or spayed, which of course depends on the sex. Most male cats that have been neutered will stop spraying the same day they have the surgery.

Spraying is a way of communicating for cats, the smell for people is horrible. If you have an indoor cat that never goes outside, spraying can indeed be a problem.

There may be a medical problem present that is causing the problem, which your vet can identify. You should always do something about spraying the moment it starts – simply because cat urine stinks and it can leave stains all over your home.

If you have an indoor cat that never goes outside, spraying can indeed be a problem. You should always do something about spraying the moment it starts – simply because cat urine stinks and it can leave stains all over your home.

They aren’t messy, require little care, and still give your child a pet of their own that they can care for. If you decide to give your child a dog as a pet, be prepared to assist in the training, puppies are a lot of work.
Reptiles might be a good option if you want a pet with low maintenance.

I’ve never met a child that hasn’t wanted a pet of some type. There are many different pets you can choose for your child, depending on their age and what you would like in your home.
Hermit crabs are an easy pet to begin with. They aren’t messy, require little care, and still give your child a pet of their own that they can care for. You can take them out of their cage and let them crawl around, and they can change to larger shells as they grow.

The hamsters or guinea pigs require a little more care. They can be messy, and they are a nocturnal animal, which means they want to play while you are sleeping.
Dogs and cats are less messy to care for, but require more care in other ways. If you decide to give your child a dog as a pet, be prepared to assist in the training, puppies are a lot of work.
There are several other types of pets you can choose. If you want a pet with low maintenance, reptiles might be a good option. Fish are a great pet to begin with, although they tend to die easily.
Giving your child a pet is a great way to teach them responsibility. Make sure you choose a pet that is appropriate for your child’s age.

You can either take your pet to professional grooming services or you can do it yourself in the comfort of your own home. Of all, you will want to make sure that the pet gets a regular grooming at home.

At Home

Grooming your pets at home needs to happen. You will also need to brush your pet with a pet brush or comb at least every other day to every three days. Granted the first time will be a little bit of a struggle but over time your pet will love you for it, just make sure you give them a treat each time.

The Professional

You can either take your pet to professional grooming services or you can do it yourself in the comfort of your own home. You will also need to brush your pet with a pet brush or comb at least every other day to every three days. Since it is so important to make sure your pet is continuously taken care of in the ways of health and personal care, going to a professional is a good option.

Whether you choose at home or professional service to take care of your pets, the bottom line is that your pets get the help that they need to keep them healthy starting with his/her personal hygiene.

A professional groomer will take care of all aspects of your pet’s care including cleaning his ears, trimming his nails, giving him a fur cut, and even giving him a bath. In many cases, the professional will be able to handle the pet easier and with less of a struggle.

For other types of grooming, you may want to seek out the professional to help you. You can always do the pet grooming tasks at home if you would like, but they can be hard work especially if you have a large animal. Since it is so important to make sure your pet is continuously taken care of in the ways of health and personal care, going to a professional is a good option.

A professional groomer will take care of all aspects of your pet’s care including cleaning his ears, trimming his nails, giving him a fur cut, and even giving him a bath.