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I offer some personal thoughts in several aspects of our body health as a lay person. Please refer to a trusted medically qualified person if you have any questions.
BLOOD TEST OUTCOMES
I reckon best to fast for at least eight hours before going to pathology to get a blood sample from us for a full test or specific markers. Some opine that not all blood test outcomes are affected by not fasting before.
Chloresterol
HDL - High Density Chloresterol or the Good Guy.
LDL - Low Density Chloresterol or the Bad Guy.
Chloresterol to HDL Ratio - Upper ceiling of reading desired is 4.5. ( with ideal ratio of 3.5 to One)
Non HDLC is a measure of Lipids in our body, with 4.0 suggesting an upper ceiling.
Statins are widely prescribed to manage cholesterol levels, but non statin tablets are also available. Side effects of statin intake include possible impact on liver function, pain on joints and muscles.
Glucose level in Blood
Levels oftwlen range from 70 to 100 mg/dL and levels above 126 mg/dL can suggest diabetes.
Blood Pressure Management
The target range is between a systolic or higher ceiling read of 120 and a dystolic or lower floor measure of 80.
As one gets older, should we still stick to this range, or allow higher systolic readings?
Beta Blockers are usually prescribed in daily tablets to be taken by a patient whose non medicine attempts at better lifestyle, less stress plus daily movement and exercise have not successfully optimised blood pressure readings.
The problem with manufactured prescription medicine often is dealing with side effects to the body of the patient trying to manage blood pressure issues. These side effects can be in blurred vision, rapid pulse rates, diarrhea, overly low blood sugar and cold feet.
When one has unusually low body blood pressure, there is a risk of and incurring pains of having an insufficient supply of blood pumped to the heart (Angina Pectoris effect).
PSA Reading as an Indicator of Prostate Health.
Age increases the risk of having higher readings and monitoring is encouraged.
Level of Vitamin B12 is measured as it helps in the metabolism of the body's amino acids and fatty acids.
Folate or Vitamin B9 helps in DNA synthesis.
EUC/ LFT is a liver function test.
FBC is the acronym for Full Blood Count of the body, including for white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets.
HbA1c meaaures the average blood sugar over the past 2 or 3 months. It is therefore an indicator of potential or actual diabetes.
Iron levels in blood.
Fatigue, poor concentration and anaemia are symptoms with lower than desired levels.
Triclygerides
This denotes the level of high fats in the blood, with a desired average of 2.5.
TfT levels measure the health of the body's thyroid function.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D are fat-soluble compounds helpful particularly for increasing intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate.
Bicarbonate levels can indicate potential kidney or lung issues.
Urinary Micro Albumin point to the adequacy of protein count in the body.
T Bilirubin parameters range from 4 to 20. It echoes the health of the liver and is related to the yellow pigment in our bile.
ALT refers to Alanine Transaminase. This measures liver health, which is impacted by side effects of specific medicines, excessive alcohol consumption and hepatitis infection.
OUTSIDE OF BLOOD TEST OUTCOMES:
Bowel Test Every Two Years
Samples of poo are placed daily in small tubes for three days and quickly submitted to the pathologist for examimation.
Fibres and texture in breakfasts of oats do help build up the roughage in daily intake for ensuring optimal gut health.
Nature's Produce as Medicine
We live in a commercialised society that brainwashes us on the intake of manufactured medicines and pharmaceutical supplements. Medical treatment in the Western tradition has been accused of attending to relieve the symptoms instead of emphasising on the causes of ailments. Are contemporary medical approaches meant more to generate regular revenue rather than evoke the Oath of Hippocrates? I do not know a clear answer.
Our regular food intake can recognise more of Nature's abundance and generous ability to take care of ourselves. Regular nutrition is more helpful than taking a daily handful of medicines that can have side effects and possibly interact negatively with each other.
Whether it is natural food or prescribed tablets, be mindful to always everything ingested in moderation.
Magnesium is found naturally in seeds, nuts, green leafy vegetables and whole grains.
It is vital to maintain a healthy body immunity system, regulation of the body's blood sugar level and is helpful to both muscle and nerve functions.
Potasssium is an essential element that helps in the functioning of the body's heart, muscles and nerves. It also is significant in transferring nutrients to the body's cells.
Movement, Muscle and Joints
Strength in specific muscles can be more significant to factor in body flexibility, agility and ability.
Depending on age, a human being has to pay attention to the fact that muscle loss can occur. The ability to squat, balance and move up slopes gives overall confidence to maintaining the ideal posture, stretch and grip.
Eye Pressure. The ideal reading is between 11 to 20. What is the link between overall blood pressure and eye pressure? One should not experience too high or low a pressure reading of both kinds.
Minimising Build Up of Plaque for the Teeth. Teeth are very tough and durable, but the challenge is to take care of its counterpart - the gums. Taste and flavour are less experienced once teeth and gums deteriorate. The overall softness of food taken in most contemporary societies - for example fillets, over processed texture and less biting of bones - no longer offers the crunch to maintain stronger teeth.
The dubious viability of many tooth pastes and a general taking of granted of the workings of our teeth also add to higher risks.
Across Australia, tooth care expenses are not covered by Medicare and so dental health is often neglected from childhood.
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