High blood pressure and diabetes are two of the leading causes of death in the United States. In this blog post, we will explore the relationship between high blood pressure and diabetes and discuss ways to lower your risk of developing these conditions. We will… Read More »Blood Pressure and Diabetes – All You Need to Know
Introduction Pregnancy is accompanied by numerous changes throughout the body to cope with the increasing needs of the growing baby. This is also accompanied by a rise in metabolic and nutritional demands. This article discusses how and why different body parameters, including blood pressure, change… Read More »Pregnancy and Blood Pressure
Safety Precautions ONLY Choose a monitor that has been validated and approved by Health Canada. You can find a list of Health Canada approved devices on their website. All KANOX blood pressure monitors have been approved by Health Canada. Do not confuse self-monitoring with self-diagnosis.… Read More »Safety Precautions
Measure your blood pressure Learn the correct way to have your blood pressure taken, whether you are getting it checked at the doctor’s office or checking it yourself at home. Before measurement: make sure you DO NOT smoke, drink caffeinated beverages or exercise within 30… Read More »How To Measure My Blood Pressure
Cuff Size Matters It is particularly important to use the proper size cuff. Not doing so will lead to inaccurate readings. A cuff that is too small for your arm will give a high reading. A cuff that is too large will give a low… Read More »Cuff Size Matters
What affects blood pressure readings? Nervousness at the Doctor’s office. This might happen at the doctor’s office because of being nervous about your health; often named “white coat syndrome”. As a result, blood pressure is higher than normal but still is normal. What you ate, drank,… Read More »What Affects Blood Pressure Reading?
Signs and symptoms of high blood pressure Many people with hypertension do not notice symptoms and may be unaware there is a problem. High blood pressure is a largely symptomless “silent killer.” Please note that not having any signs and symptoms does not mean your… Read More »Sign and symptoms of high blood pressure
Hypertension High blood pressure means that there is a higher-than-normal pressure in the artery. Blood pressure normally rises and falls throughout the day, but it can damage your heart and cause health problems if it stays high for a long time. High blood pressure (hypertension)… Read More »Hypertension
The blood pressure Blood pressure is the force of the blood pumping from the heart, as it contracts, against the arteries. This pressure makes blood flow possible. Our body cells, tissues, and organs need this blood flow to get their vital oxygen and nutrients… Read More »The Blood Pressure
Did you know that certain foods can help reduce a person’s high blood pressure, and in turn reduce any risks associated with that condition? You may have heard in the past that a good diet can boost your health, but today we here at Kanoxmed… Read More »10 Foods That Help Reduce High Blood Pressure