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According to the British Heart Foundation, as many as 7 million people in the UK are living with undiagnosed high blood pressure (hypertension). Concerned you may be at risk? We spoke with Dr Andrew Thornber, Chief Medical Of cer at Now Patient, to uncover the facts about high blood pressure. WHAT IS CLASSED AS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? Your blood pressure is measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg) and consists of two numbers: the higher number refers to systolic pressure. This is the force with which your heart pumps blood around your body. The lower number refers to diastolic pressure. This is the resistance to the blood Flow in your blood vessels. Normal blood pressure is considered to be a reading between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg. ‘The only way to know whether you have high blood pressure is to have it measured,’ says Dr Thornber. ‘Your GP will probably be concerned if your blood pressure reading is 140/90mmHg or higher.’ WHAT CAUSES HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE?

Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a hormonal condition that women can get during their childbearing years.  It can affect your ability to have a child (your doctor will call it your fertility). It can also: Stop your periods or make them hard to predict Cause acne and unwanted body and facial hair Raise your risk of other health problems, including diabetes and high blood pressure You can get treatments for the symptoms. And you could be able to get pregnant, although you may need to take medicines to improve your fertility. Some women with PCOS have cysts on their ovaries. That’s why it’s called “polycystic.” But the name is misleading because many women with PCOS don’t have cysts. HORMONES AND PCOS When you have PCOS, your reproductive hormones are out of balance. This can lead to problems with your ovaries, such as not having your period on time or not getting it. Your body makes hormones to make different things happen.  Some affect your menstru

The foundation for healthy permanent teeth in children and teenagers is laid during the first years of life. Poor diet, poor habits of food intake and inadequate toothbrushing habits during the first 2 years of life have been shown in several studies to be related to tooth decay in children. The development of caries in primary teeth further increases the risk of developing caries in permanent teeth. Therefore it is essential to establish a proper oral hygiene routine early in life to help ensure the development of strong and healthy teeth. Parents, as consistent role models, are key for setting a daily routine and to making their children understand the importance of oral hygiene. Toothbrushing should be presented as a habit and an integral part of the daily hygiene routine. Children are very sensitive to social stimuli such as praise and affection, and learn best by imitating their parents. Physiological and mental development affects the oral care of children. Importan

OVERVIEW There’s no end to the benefits of donating blood for those who need it. According to the American Red Cross, one donation can save as many as three lives, and someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds. It turns out that donating blood doesn’t just benefit recipients. There are health benefits for donors, too, on top of the benefits that come from helping others. Read on to learn the health benefits of donating blood and the reasons behind them. BENEFITS Donating blood has benefits for your emotional and physical health. According to a report by the Mental Health Foundation, helping others can: reduce stress improve your emotional well-being benefit your physical health help get rid of negative feelings provide a sense of belonging and reduce isolation Research has found further evidence of the health benefits that come specifically from donating blood. FREE HEALTH CHECKUP In order to give blood, you’re required to undergo a healt

In ayurveda, Vitiligo (Leucoderma) is known as shvitra kushth. Appearance of white patches with slight red coloration on skin is a characteristic of vitiligo. It is often without any swelling in any other local wounds or plagues or pus formation. There is complete loss of melanocytes in the affected patch of skin. There may be a positive family history of the disorder and this type is associated with autoimmune diseases such as diabetes and thyroid. Vitiligo is usually very difficult to treat.  With a proper care plan and ayurvedic treatment procedures, curing of Vitiligo is possible.  During treatment very small blackish spots appear on the white patches.  These spots keep on spreading and the skin gradually becomes normal. Line of curing of this type its not contagious. In terms of ayurveda pitta is the dosha which is responsible for the occurrence of Vitiligo.  When it is disturbed and in abnormal level it affects rakt dhatu (blood) , maas dhatu (flesh ) maid  dhat