Tower Lodge Health Tips!
Your Sugar Cravings Easy To Cut Back, Use These Methods
Sugar cravings are something we all have and which we all have trouble controlling. You name it, we love it. Chocolate, ice cream, cake, cookies, double mocha frappuccinos, we love them all. But, without exception, these foods/drinks are poison for many of us. The fact is that sugar cravings and moderation are an oxymoron.…
Read MoreDrug Side Effects Can Change Your Health As You Age
Drug side effects can change your health status as you age. Medications you have taken earlier in your life with no issues may suddenly cause you problems as you enter your senior years. Your metabolism changes a lot as part of the normal aging process. Your metabolism slows, your kidneys are less efficient,…
Read MoreLow Blood Pressure Can Also Be A Danger To Your Health
Low blood pressure (hypotension) does not get a fraction of publicity that high blood pressure gets. Nevertheless, hypotension definitely poses a threat to your health that you should not ignore. Hypotension is defined as the blood pressure being 90/60. In contrast, normal pressure levels are at 120/80 mm Hg. Low Blood…
Read MoreRed Meat Eaten Daily Triples Your Risk For Heart Disease
Red meat eaten daily triples your risk for heart disease, a recent study reports. Previous research showed that tri-methyl-amine N-oxide (TMAO) is a dietary byproduct that is formed by gut bacteria during digestion. This chemical comes from nutrients that are at very high levels in red meat. High saturated fat levels have long been known…
Read MoreHealthy Eating, Alzheimer’s Patients, And The Holidays
Eating healthy during this Holiday season is difficult for all of us. All that delicious food, all of the parties, and in a flash, we can easily have put on 5 to 15 pounds. Wow! Now just try to imagine what a difficult time an Alzheimer’s patient, who needs a familiar routine and a…
Read MoreAvoiding Prednisone Withdrawal
Doctors prescribe prednisone, a corticosteroid, to treat conditions that involve swelling and inflammation. A variety of conditions are treated with prednisone, including skin conditions that involve swelling and itching, such as poison ivy; asthma; severe allergies; arthritis; kidney problems; digestive problems; multiple sclerosis flareups; and lupus. In general, prednisone is prescribed for certain amount of…
Read MoreThe Flu Shot: Just Do It
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the flu affects up to 35 million Americans each year, of whom approximately 500,000 will require hospitalization, and up to 50,000 will die from complications of the virus. But that was only until last year. Last year’s US flu season was a record-breaker: 49 million…
Read MoreCommon Complications of Diabetes
Because diabetes is a disease that affects the blood, many people are unaware that its complications are not limited to such blood-related issues as hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). The blood nourishes every cell of the body, and therefore diabetes can disrupt the proper functioning of virtually every organ. In honor of World Diabetes Day, which…
Read MoreCalcium: Just the FAQs
Everyone knows you need calcium for good bone health. But the benefits of calcium extend beyond strong bones. Your heart, muscles, and nerves also relying on calcium to function optimally. Some studies even suggest that calcium, in conjunction with vitamin D, protect the body against high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer. How Much Calcium Do…
Read MoreWhat Is a Blood Gas Test?
A person is brought to the emergency room with difficulty breathing. Hospital personnel have only moments to determine the cause. Difficulty breathing can be caused by a wide variety of conditions, including heart disease, kidney failure, uncontrolled diabetes, or even chemical poisoning. In an emergency situation, a doctor will order a number of tests, including…
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