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Friday 6 October 2023

Lowering Blood Pressure

The article states that as well as the usual advice, exercise, not drinking, relaxation, the following might help: 

"Listening to music daily has also been shown to reduce systolic blood pressure.... Mindfulness and meditation, including transcendental meditation ... A 2010 study of 14,310 people found that individuals without hypertension who ate more dark chocolate had lower blood pressure overall than those who ate less dark chocolate ... People who experience sleep deprivation, especially those who are middle-aged, have an increased risk of high blood pressure ... According to one clinical study, a time-release garlic extract preparation may have a greater effect on blood pressure than regular garlic powder tablets ... In a few small studies, the antioxidant CoQ10 lowered systolic blood pressure by 17 mm Hg and diastolic up to 10 mm Hg ... Magnesium deficiency is related to higher blood pressure. A meta-analysis found a small reduction in blood pressure with magnesium supplementation.

https://anon.healthline.com/17-effective-ways-to-lower-your-blood-pressure/d pressure 


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Disclaimer: the main purpose of this blog is to assemble my notes for my Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The topic discussed here should not be referred to as the only source of information use it in combination. It should be used with other established reference sources. If you are using it significantly after the date of initial publication, then you should refer to current published evidence. 
.If the content of this article concerns you, please contact your doctor or pharmacist

 مطالب مندرج در این وبلاگ صرفا برای اطلاع رسانی و افزایش آگاهی در رابطه با سلامت و بهداشت می باشد و الزاما مرجع کاملی در رابطه با موضوع مورد بحث نمی باشد. برای اطلاعات بیشتر جهت درمان، قطع یا تغییر نوع درمان با پزشک معالج یا داروساز خود مشورت نمایید


Friday 8 September 2023

Some recourses for menopouse

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/

https://www.womens-health-concern.org/

https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/

https://www.managemymenopause.co.uk/





Thursday 20 July 2023

lymphedema


https://surgery.wustl.edu/ask-the-doctors-lymphedema-symptoms-and-causes/


https://airosmedical.com/conditions/what-causes-lymphedema/


https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lymphoedema/


 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/varicose-veins/treatment/

Sunday 11 June 2023

Culturally Competent communication

 https://www.cppe.ac.uk/gateway/cultcomp

Recourse: CPPE’s Culturally Competent communication in Person-Centred Care e-learning, to help ensure your communication and consultation skills demonstrate dignity and respect towards people from a wide range of cultures and communities.

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Disclaimer: the main purpose of this blog is to assemble my notes for my Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The topic discussed here should not be referred to as the only source of information use it in combination. It should be used with other established reference sources. If you are using it significantly after the date of initial publication, then you should refer to current published evidence. 
.If the content of this article concerns you, please contact your doctor or pharmacist

 مطالب مندرج در این وبلاگ صرفا برای اطلاع رسانی و افزایش آگاهی در رابطه با سلامت و بهداشت می باشد و الزاما مرجع کاملی در رابطه با موضوع مورد بحث نمی باشد. برای اطلاعات بیشتر جهت درمان، قطع یا تغییر نوع درمان با پزشک معالج یا داروساز خود مشورت نمایید



Saturday 8 April 2023

suicide in men

According to the Samaritan’s ‘men and suicide’ report for men in mid-life, loneliness is a significant cause of their elevated risk of suicide, and that services should be aiming to encourage men to develop social relationships. 

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Disclaimer: the main purpose of this blog is to assemble my notes for my Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The topic discussed here should not be referred to as the only source of information use it in combination. It should be used with other established reference sources. If you are using it significantly after the date of initial publication, then you should refer to current published evidence. 
.If the content of this article concerns you, please contact your doctor or pharmacist

 مطالب مندرج در این وبلاگ صرفا برای اطلاع رسانی و افزایش آگاهی در رابطه با سلامت و بهداشت می باشد و الزاما مرجع کاملی در رابطه با موضوع مورد بحث نمی باشد. برای اطلاعات بیشتر جهت درمان، قطع یا تغییر نوع درمان با پزشک معالج یا داروساز خود مشورت نمایید
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Monday 13 March 2023

How to sleep better

 https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/publications/how-sleep-better


https://players.brightcove.net/4934638104001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6263916987001


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Disclaimer: the main purpose of this blog is to assemble my notes for my Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The topic discussed here should not be referred to as the only source of information use it in combination. It should be used with other established reference sources. If you are using it significantly after the date of initial publication, then you should refer to current published evidence. 
.If the content of this article concerns you, please contact your doctor or pharmacist

 مطالب مندرج در این وبلاگ صرفا برای اطلاع رسانی و افزایش آگاهی در رابطه با سلامت و بهداشت می باشد و الزاما مرجع کاملی در رابطه با موضوع مورد بحث نمی باشد. برای اطلاعات بیشتر جهت درمان، قطع یا تغییر نوع درمان با پزشک معالج یا داروساز خود مشورت نمایید
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Thursday 9 March 2023

Useful links inhalers

 Metered Dose Inhalers

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/wp-

http://www.ghc.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/CHST-Inhailer-flashcards.pdf

Dr Sarah Linn
Senior Research Assistant, Manchester Centre for Youth Studies
Ancient History Contemporary Belonging

Three major types of inhalers are used to deliver asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) medications: metered dose inhalers (MDIs), dry powder inhalers (DPIs), and soft mist inhalers (SMIs). Each type has advantages and disadvantages

https://www.mypharmacy.co.uk/what-are-the-different-types-of-inhalers/


https://gmmmg.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Greener-inhaler-poster-Patient-FINAL.pdf
https://gmmmg.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/GMMMG-COPD-Inhaler-Guide-update-November-2021-FINAL.pdf


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Disclaimer: the main purpose of this blog is to assemble my notes for my Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The topic discussed here should not be referred to as the only source of information use it in combination. It should be used with other established reference sources. If you are using it significantly after the date of initial publication, then you should refer to current published evidence. 
.If the content of this article concerns you, please contact your doctor or pharmacist

 مطالب مندرج در این وبلاگ صرفا برای اطلاع رسانی و افزایش آگاهی در رابطه با سلامت و بهداشت می باشد و الزاما مرجع کاملی در رابطه با موضوع مورد بحث نمی باشد. برای اطلاعات بیشتر جهت درمان، قطع یا تغییر نوع درمان با پزشک معالج یا داروساز خود مشورت نمایید