PETER'S PRINCIPLES - July 1, 2007
Dave from Wyandotte is concerned about his high blood pressure and wants to know what he can do to bring it down?
High blood pressure is a very serious condition which affects one in three American adults. It can cause serious health problems even death. Here are 3 simple things you can do:
First, exercise!! Regular exercise can lower blood pressure by 10 points. It can even prevent the onset of hypertension. Second, eat right!! A landmark study called Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension or DASH showed a diet full of fruits and vegetables, low fat dairy, poultry, fish, nuts and whole grains can lower your blood pressure. The third step is to control your weight! Just losing 10% of your current weight or even 10 pounds can dramatically reduce your blood pressure.
Rosie from Allen Park suffers from allergies. She does not want to rely on medication and wants to know what else she can do?
Rosie, you are not alone! About fifty million people suffer with allergies. It is the sixth leading cause of chronic disease in the United States. More than half of those who battle with allergies suffer with hay fever or pollen allergy. It causes more than sixteen million doctor visits each year. The key is to avoid pollen exposure.
Try to stay indoors when the pollen count is high. This includes dry, windy days or between the hours of 5:00 and 10:00 am.
Keep your windows closed in your home and car. Use the air conditioning unit instead.
DonŐt cut the grass, have someone do it for you.
Finally, donŐt hang clothes and bedding outside to dry.
