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01Apr 2020 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire

How To Make a Safe Face Mask as an Alternative to Wear Every Time?

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How to make a safe face mask as an alternative to wear every time you go out for essentials? According to the Center for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC), a homemade face mask is not a replacement for the N95 face mask that is required to protect you against COVID-19. Nevertheless, desperate times cause for desperate measures according to the CDC, and as a last result, the homemade fabric mask can be used. Hospital Staff & Safe Face Mask Hospital staff is placing a safe face mask over their surgical or N95 mask for added protection and to try to extend the life of their mask. To my knowledge, there is no scientific evidence to suggest that these surgical masks are protective against COVID-19. However, the thought is that having…

24Mar 2020 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire

Does Lisinopril Increase Your Risk for Severe COVID-19 Symptoms?

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Does Lisinopril increase your risk for severe Coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms? Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor used to lower blood pressure. It protects the heart from remodeling that may occur in diabetes or heart failure. In this blog, I will provide information and updates on this topic as they become available. First, let's review briefly Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) and ACE inhibitors. ARBs are similar to ACE inhibitors, and they are usually used as an alternative drug. ARBs may be prescribed to avoid haking cough or angioedema that may be seen with ACE inhibitors. I am no expert on this topic, but I have read several experts' work regarding these two medications and COVID-19. How ACE Inhibitors Work Next, let's review how ACE inhibitors work in the body. The video below…

12Mar 2020 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire

Exercise at Home to Minimize Your Public Exposure Due to the Coronavirus

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You should consider minimizing your public exposure to the coronavirus pandemic when you exercise. However, you have to continue to get your workout in on most days. Coronavirus can spread if an infected person coughs or sneezes without appropriate mouth covering. The droplets from the infected person's mouth or nose can contaminate any objects or surfaces such as gym equipment or countertops. Although uncommon, you can get Coronavirus by touching these objects or surfaces and touching your face, nose, or mouth. According to the Center for disease control, quarantine and isolation are very effective to prevent Coronavirus. However, based on what we know about the transmission of any infectious disease, your immunity plays a big part in the spread of the virus. That said, it's important to boost your immunity…

10Mar 2020 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire

Stop Paying Too Much For Prescription Medication

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Stop paying too much for prescription medication. According to Bloomberg News, the United States has the highest medication prices in the world. On average, Americans spend about $1100 per person every year on prescription medication. Why are medications so expensive? Drug companies decide on their medication prices based on supply and demand of the market to support their drug research and development. One in four people finds that the discounted list price is lower than their insurance copayment. Discounted medication is usually a generic medication. However, it is usually the same genetic you would have purchased for a higher price. What do you need to do to stop paying too much? 1) Ask your pharmacist about their discount list and compare the cost to your co-pay. 2) Ask your doctor…

24Feb 2020 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire

What is the Hypertension Resistant To Treatment Blog & Podcast All About?

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Have you been told by your doctor or a health care provider that you have hypertension, BUT you don't see the need to take blood pressure pills? You are not alone. Close to 50% of people with hypertension do not take their medication as prescribed and fail to lower their blood pressure. You already know when your blood pressure is too high it puts you at risk for serious problems. However, for whatever reason, you may be resistant to take medication treatment for your elevated blood pressure. Have your doctor or health care provider ever told you to make lifestyle modification, and you really wanted to, BUT you just don't have the time to do it or you don't know what exactly to do? Hypertension Resistant To Treatment blog is…

19Feb 2020 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire

Lisinopril: What You Ought to Know

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What you ought to know about Lisinopril. Lisinopril is an ace-inhibitor blood pressure medication that lowers blood pressure, and it is used to protect your kidneys. It is also used in heart failure and after a heart attack. Captopril, enalapril, fosinopril and other medications that end in "pril" have similar effects and side effects as lisinopril. Cough is one of the most aggravating things that most patients complain of when taking lisinopril. But lisinopril can cause a life-threatening side effect called angioedema. Swelling or numbness of the face, mouth, lip, throat or tongue, or difficulty breathing are life-threating symptoms of angioedema. If you or anyone you know is experiencing these symptoms, call 911 immediately. [caption id="attachment_1190" align="alignnone" width="300"] A fire truck is parked in the bay with all of the…

03Feb 2020 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire

Which Isolation Mask Would Protect You From the Coronavirus?

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https://amzn.to/2Xd5uwP Which isolation mask would protect you from the coronavirus? *****UPDATE Alert:The CDC RECOMMENDS MASKS WEARING FOR ALL SEE THIS LINK https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/more/masking-science-sars-cov2.html***** Why Use An Isolation Mask The Coronavirus has infected approximately 14,380 people. As a result, 304 people have died. The spread will likely increase over time. Therefore, you should protect yourself from the virus, but the protective measures may not be what you had in mind. For example, you are probably looking for the most effective isolation mask to protect yourself. However, maintaining a healthy immune system, good handwashing, tracking, isolation, and quarantine measures are the most effective measures to protection. You can track the virus at the link below. A graduate student at the University of Washington developed this tool. (This is an affiliate link that supports…

30Jan 2020 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire

10-Year Free Cardiovascular Risk Calculator Tool: Generate More Treatment Options

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Want more treatment options when you visit your doctor? This 10-year free Cardiovascular risk Calculator will give you the information you will need to generate more treatment options at your next visit. View the video below of Dr. Gupta who explains the importance of calculating your cardiovascular risk. The free cardiovascular risk calculator tool can indicate if you have a future risk for a heart attack. This is a reliable estimate of your 10-year cardiovascular risk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hyj4Rz1hxTI Use this Cardiovascular Risk Calculator tool if you are between the ages of 40 and 79 to know where you stand when it comes to having a heart attack or stroke within the next 10 years. Just go to CARDIOVASCULAR RISK CALCULATOR http://www.cvriskcalculator.com/ and type in your information as described below to get…

29Jan 2020 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire

What is Your Cardiovascular Risk and Why Should You Care?

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What are your risk factors of having a heart attack or stroke in the next ten years? Keep in mind, the greater your risk, the greater your benefit when you modify your risk. Your preventive behavior is the best cure. We all know that hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular (heart) disease and stroke. I just can't ignore that one out of every three deaths here in the United States is due to cardiovascular disease, and modified risk factors could have prevented at least 25% of these deaths. But did you know that there are other risk factors besides high blood pressure that contribute to your increased risk of being disabled, losing your quality of life, or dying from a heart attack, coronary artery disease, or stroke? Some…

31Dec 2019 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire

Lowering Blood Pressure: How Does Medication Compare to Lifestyle Modifications?

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How does blood pressure medication compare to lifestyle modifications when it comes to lowering blood pressure? Lifestyle modification alone very effectively lowers blood pressure, but if the level is severe, you will likely require antihypertensive medication. If you do not use any lifestyle modification, you will probably need more antihypertensive medication to get to your target blood pressure goal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSZTKsemTSc The average person with hypertension will require two medications to reach their target blood pressure goal. There are certain medications that are more effective than others in certain people, and there are first-line medications that are important to initiate. Severe side effects from antihypertensive medication are not as common as you would think. Nevertheless, side effects may cause medication non-adherence. Did you know that about 25-50% of patients with hypertension…

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