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I used to be a very heavy smoker, smoking 4 packs a day for several years. Then I quit for 8 years.
I’ve been having a ton of emotional problems, and (more recently) legal problems… so on April 28 of this past year, I started smoking again. I smoke about 2 packs a day and plan on quitting as soon as my life normalizes somewhat. I know it’s bad for my health.
But, I am very curious… whenever I have my cigarette of the day I get so dizzy I could passout if I wasn’t laying down and I start sweating a little. I have no problems with the rest of the cigarettes I smoke during the day- just that first one.
My blood pressure has been all over the place. When I originally smoked, it was actually dangerously low. Nowadays it’s normal to high. My pulse has been insanely fast ever since I was a kid and that’s not changed (my resting pulse can reach 120).
I’m not obese but I do have problems with anxiety and I take medication for that.
Anyone know what’s likely to be going on?
Thanks.

What is going on is probably quite simple. But not one single thing, I think.
Do yourself a favor. Talk with your doc, not yahoo answers. You'll be lucky if you get a qualified medical opinion here.

but you asked, so here is my few cents worth…

The effect of nicotine on your body…..
The effect of less oxygen reaching your brain…..
The fact that cigarettes contain over 500 additives that off-the-plant tobacco leaves don't…. and who knows what they are doing to you.
The fact that you are already medicated with whoever knows what (your doc will know better than anyone).

I know you feel you need it at the moment, but your body is telling you different.
You know it's bad for your health, so maybe stop the cigarettes. After all, it's only happening since you started again.

I smoked heavy for a long time. Quit for over a decade. Started again after divorce. I kicked it again because I chose to, cold turkey. Clear for over 18 months now (had to check the calendar for that).
Not going back to smoking tobacco, but I am living the legacy of the years of smoking already. So it's easy for me to say what I think…but speak to your doc.

Whether you are overweight or trim, have hypertension or normal blood pressure, engaging in regular exercise such as walking, cycling, jogging or swimming can help lower your blood pressure and your subsequent risk of heart attack and stroke.

The review of 54 clinical trials involving 2,419 previously sedentary adults concluded that regular exercise decreased systolic blood pressure — the upper number in a blood-pressure reading — by an average of 4 mm of mercury (mm Hg) and diastolic blood pressure, the bottom number, by an average of 2.6 mm Hg.

Even a small reduction in the overall population's average blood pressure level should dramatically reduce the morbidity and mortality of heart disease and stroke in the US general population.

The new findings offer more evidence that exercise is important both for treating high blood pressure and preventing the condition from developing in healthy people, he said.

In addition to the cardiovascular risks, high blood pressure also can damage the kidneys, eyes and brain. Blood pressure is considered elevated if the reading is 140/90 or higher.

Statistics show that about 25% of US adults have high blood pressure and up to 30% are sedentary. While the study did not identify an ideal amount of exercise for lowering blood pressure, results showed that a variety of types of aerobic exercise at all frequencies were beneficial to people who were previously sedentary. In other words, some activity was better than none.

US health officials advise that people aim to get at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise on 5 or more days a week.

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The heart and circulatory system
The heart beats faster to pump blood around the body more quickly to supply enough oxygen to the muscles to allow them to do work. At rest the heart normally pumps about 4 litres of blood per minute, but during moderate aerobic activities such as cycling, approximately 20 litres of blood per minute circulate throughout the body. The heart itself is a muscle and when exercised as in cycling it gets bigger and stronger just as your biceps do.

People who take part in regular physical activity have a lowered risk of cardiovascular disease compared with those who don’t.

Blood pressure
Regular aerobic activity such as cycling can prevent or delay the development of high blood pressure and in people who already have high blood pressure it can reduce blood pressure.

What other causes are there?

The ringing in your ears is called tinnitus. It is caused most often by exposure to loud, explosive sounds. It can also be caused by infections. Try turning down the volume on everything around you and protecting your ears as you pass construction sites. Never listen to music through head phones with the sound up loud.

I take Wellbutrin XL, and lately I've been feeling ill while on it. Some of the symptoms I have are dizziness, nausea, fatigue, pounding heartbeat, jerky movements, and a general feeling of being ill.

The symptoms are worse especially after exercise.

Could these be symptoms of high blood pressure?

Yes one possible side effect of Wellbutrin XL is high blood pressure.

You need to discuss these symptoms with your doctor. It could be related to the medication, or a different medication, or something else. Also, consulting a pharmacist would be a good idea.

went to the doctors today to see about my pleurisy which i dont have …have really hig blood pressure for my age so he prescribed tramadon and prednisone for my lung inflamation is this safe ?

make sure that prednisone isn't take for a long period of time. This can be a dangerous drug. Also if you uncomfortable taking these medications at the same time, talk to your pharmacist.

If you’re worried about your blood pressure and want to know more about natural cures for when it is excessive, read on.

An Introduction to Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is very common. However, excessively high blood pressure tends to be genetic and affects approximately 15 to 17 percent of people. Technically, there’s no cure for this condition, but you can make changes in your life to reduce it to a manageable level.

The greatest drawback to high blood pressure is that it can be very dangerous, but there are no unique visible or external symptoms associated with the condition. If your blood pressure is extremely high or it goes up very quickly, you could experience headaches or blurry vision.

There is no cure for this problem, but treatment exists to lower the pressure and manage it on a daily basis. Conventional and complementary therapies aim to find the treatment, or combination of treatments, that suits an individual without causing discomforting side effects. Lifestyle factors should also be examined and changes introduced where necessary.

To learn about specific herbal and natural cures to address the effects, please read on.

Gotu Kola Tea

Gotu Kola tea should be sipped three times every day. Alternatively, you can take this herb in capsule or tablet form. It has few side effects, except for rare instances of nausea and abdominal cramping, which may be an allergic reaction. However, the herb can cause drowsiness and shouldn’t be taken in conjunction with sleep aids or cold medications.

Flaxseed Oil

Flaxseed oil has been shown to be effective in reducing high blood pressure, probably due to the effects of the Omega-3 fatty acids it contains. Although cold-water fish have higher levels of Omega-3’s, Flax (along with almonds) is one of the few plants that does contain it. When it’s exposed to air, flaxseed oil can go bad, so you should keep it in a cool place and use it within a month or two of opening it up.

Your best option is to buy fresh flaxseed and store it in your refrigerator. Because the seeds are durable and can pass right through the digestive system, you need to grind or crush them before use. You can utilize a pestle and mortar or a grinder for coffee to crush the seeds. They’re very tasty on cereal or sprinkled over a salad.

Garlic

Garlic has been proven to lower blood pressure by as much as eight points. The great thing about garlic is that it can be added to almost anything. However, once you cook garlic, it becomes less effective, so raw garlic is still your best bet for lowering blood pressure.

If you’re concerned about your breath or ability to eat two, uncooked cloves of garlic every day, you can try garlic capsules. They’re one of the most popular natural cures for high blood pressure and readily available.

Regardless of the healthy approach you select, there is a certain urgency around the need to pursue treatment since left untreated, high blood pressure can be a deadly condition.

Trevor Price
http://www.articlesbase.com/medicine-articles/review-of-high-blood-pressure-knowing-about-natural-remedies-614961.html

Atrial Fibrillation, which is also sometimes called Auricular Fibrillation or A-Fib, is a medical condition involving the pumping of the heart. It is a disorder that causes an irregular heart beat, known as arrhythmia. As well as irregular, the heart beat is also, often, rapid and racing.

One of the primary conditions, which can cause atrial fibrillation, is sinus node malfunction. The sinus node is like a natural pacemaker for the heart. It regulates the beating of the heart. If the sinus node is malfunctioning, it can cause disruptions in electrical impulses. That causes the heart to beat irregularly.

Most other heart conditions, including coronary artery disease, can also cause atrial fibrillation. Also, drinking heavily on a regular basis or drinking large amounts of alcohol at one time can cause the onset of atrial fibrillation. Other conditions, such as hyperthyroidism, high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) and pneumonia can also cause atrial fibrillation to occur.

There are several symptoms of atrial fibrillation. The most problematic of these are dizziness, fainting and overall difficulty breathing. Fainting is particularly dangerous because people with atrial fibrillation could easily hit their head if they fall. Also, they could potentially faint while doing things that affect other people, such as driving a car.

Heart palpitations are another common symptom. A heart palpitation occurs when a person has a sensation of feeling their heart beating in their chest, usually rapidly. Other symptoms, which can occur, include confusion and fatigue.

The pH balance of the body is the balance of alkaline and acidic substances in the body’s fluids. This is measured by a pH scale, which ranges from zero to fourteen. A higher pH level indicates more alkaline substances than acidic. A lower pH means that the body’s fluids are more acidic than alkaline.

The human body operates at its best when its pH levels are more alkaline than acidic. However, it operates best in a narrow range of between seven and eight on the pH scale. When pH levels are too acidic it can cause people to go into a coma in severe cases. However, when levels are too high it can cause equally bad problems, such as convulsions, to occur.

The biggest cause of a pH imbalance is food. Human beings tend to eat and drink many acidic items on a daily basis. These include such things as coffee, orange juice and most types of meat and fish.

Another main cause of pH imbalance is general stress or specific stress on the body. Specific stress on the body refers to having a specific ailment such as cancer, diabetes or some other illness. Illnesses can completely alter the body’s chemical makeup and affect all body functions, including pH levels.

General stress is simply the hustle and bustle of everyday activities. That can include things such as work or school deadlines, as well as large event planning, such as planning a wedding. When a human being is under stress in such instances as those, it can affect all of a body’s internal functions, including things like blood pressure and pH balance.

One benefit of an alkaline pH is that blood that has a higher pH level (more alkaline than acidic) also contains more oxygen. That means that the heart does not have to work as hard to pump blood through the body. Blood that has higher pH levels also tends to be thinner than blood with lower pH levels. That means that it flows easier through the body. Therefore, the heart doesn’t need to pump as hard to get the blood to its destination.

By keeping pH levels more alkaline than acidic, a person can make it easier for their blood to flow through their body and, as a result, easier for their heart to pump. Since their heart wont have to work as hard this helps to keep sudden episodes of atrial fibrillation from occurring as often.

Keeping their pH balanced can also help to decrease a person’s overall stress levels, lower high blood pressure and give a person more overall energy. That is supported by the fact people with an acidic pH tend to suffer from fatigue and feel generally sluggish and stressed. The reason is that the organs in the human body all have their own pH requirements. When the body becomes too acidic overall, or in certain areas, the cells cannot take in the proper nutrition. As a result, a person’s organs can begin to act slow and sluggish. When individual organs are fatigued, the entire person finds themselves fatigued.

As you can see, there are many benefits to keeping the body pH balanced. It’s important to be aware of pH balance as it relates to health.

By altering your diet, taking supplements and/or making certain changes to your overall lifestyle, you can balance your pH levels. By doing so, you can lower your risk of atrial fibrillation, as well as preventing many other health problems.

Janet Emerson
http://www.articlesbase.com/non-fiction-articles/ph-balance-and-atrial-fibrillation-113669.html

If you have recently been diagnosed by your doctor as having high blood pressure then you are no doubt looking for ways in which you can begin to lower it to normal levels. In most cases a doctor will prescribe blood pressure medication in order to help control and lower your blood pressure. However, more and more people are turning to complementary methods to lower blood pressure naturally.

The medication prescribed by a doctor is aiming to reduce the blood pressure of the patient as quickly, but as safely as possible. However, as these medications are generally short term solutions there can be negative side effects.

However, the conditions that can occur if high blood pressure goes untreated can be grave, so medication prescribed by the doctor should not be ignored, as generally it can work faster than most natural alternatives.

Some doctors, along with prescribing medication may also discuss dietary and lifestyle changes that can help reduce the risk of high blood pressure and also reduce the dependence on blood pressure meds.

Continue reading to discover how to sign up for the free banish blood pressure newsletter, and learn about natural methods to relieve blood pressure that work.

Interestingly, one of the most overlooked methods to naturally reduce blood pressure is through exercise. The exercise does not need to be strenuous, just regular and for long enough and vigorous enough to elevate the heart rate. A word of warning: If a person is overweight, or they have not exercised for a while it is worth getting a physical exam before starting an exercise regime.

Exercise will help lower blood pressure, and also help with weight loss, which in turn helps lower the risk of hypertension.

Amending your diet is also normally recommended and the first thing that you will need to do when changing your dietary habits is to reduce the amount of salt/sodium consumed, as salt and sodium actually contribute to make the condition much worse.

Instead of using salt to flavor your meals try some natural herbs such as oregano, garlic, mint, thyme, rosemary or some spices such as cayenne.

Also, especially consider using more garlic than normal as studies have shown it has properties that have been found to be very beneficial in the treatment of high blood pressure.

Secondly you will need to increase the amount of fruit and vegetables in your diet. You should be consuming between 5 and 8 servings of fruit and vegetables (combined) each day. For instance this may consist of 3 servings of 3 different fruits and 5 servings of different vegetables each day.

This change in diet will increase all the necessary nutrients, minerals and vitamins that your body needs to work optimally. Especially choose those vegetables and fruits that have high levels of potassium, calcium and magnesium within them, as these minerals have been shown to help regulate blood pressure.

Choose green leafy vegetables such as spinach and lettuce, also broccoli, cauliflower and carrots are extremely beneficial for the health of the body. Include fruits like apples, oranges, lemons and limes as well as bananas, as they contain all the necessary nutrients, minerals and vitamins our bodies need especially Vitamin C and potassium.

Often just by making dietary changes and adding exercise into the day it can be enough to lower blood pressure naturally to normal levels.

Paul J Johnson
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/how-to-lower-blood-pressure-naturally-153141.html

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