blood pressure matters

bloodpressure.JPGAdrenalin is one of the most powerful hormones known to us. It is released when we are stressed or in danger, and it constricts blood vessels in the skin while increasing heart activity and dilating blood vessels in the muscles. Abnormal low blood pressure can result from the underactivity of the adrenal glands and in all cases of low blood pressure, it indicates that an extra amount of protein is indictated. Protein stimulation seems to quicken the body and will raise the blood pressure. [Read more...]

a career as a medical assistant

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After looking at the some practical courses at http://gibbseducation.com/, I am filled with admiration for people who never grow tired of enriching themselves. And for those who devote their career in serving others in the healthcare industry, whether it’s being a medical assistant, nurse, specialist, lab assistant, doctor or psychiatrist, I am thankful for them.

For those who want to advance your career as a medical assistant, Katherine Gibbs School – Piscataway offers hands on training and practical courses to equip you with the necessary skills. The program can be completed within 12 months and part of the course grants you real work opportunity where you can practice your skills and receive practical on the job training. For more details, check out the course outline at http://gibbseducation.com/

fruit salad for a fresh start

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We live in a fast paced life and it is inevitable that we may find it hard to prepare some healthy meals. I’m on of them. Personally, to start the day, I would want nothing but a fresh fruit salad. Fruits contain more vitamins than vegetables and they are packed with nutrients that can givce you energy for the day. Here is a simple Tropical Fruit Salad with Lime taken from http://www.chefs.com, a wonderful resource site to find your recipe – from healthy salads to a healthy recipe for the heart…etc.

Ingredients

2 oz. guava halves
1/3 cup unsweetened pineapple chunks
1/2 lb. mango slices
2 Tbsps. flaked coconut
2 tsps. lime juice
2 tsps. low calorie mayonnaise

Instructions
Combine first 4 ingredients in a serving bowl. Combine lime juice and mayonnaise in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Pour over fruit and toss.
Chill before serving.