Common sense may not be all that common, and what is worse, it might even be WRONG! So let us apply common sense to the treatment of blood pressure. High blood pressure kills. When it does not kill, it causes serious illnesses. So common sense would dictate that lowering your blood pressure would help you …
“When I grow up, I want to become the biggest failure in the history of mankind!” “I want to aim for the title of the worst tennis player on the planet!” You never hear these sentiments from anybody. Nobody shoots for failure. All of us want to aim for the heavens, to become the biggest …
If every third American adult came down with malaria, we would be outraged. The public would demand immediate action to start proper treatment, and monitor the results. Then we would also demand steps to prevent any such a calamity from happening again. Then why is it that high blood pressure (high BP, or hypertension), which …
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“Why can they not take their pills as I told them to?” “Why do they always prescribe pill after pill? We have to buy groceries, too!” Doctors grumble that patients do not follow their instructions. Patients grumble about the number of pills they have to take, and their costs. The result: Nearly half the patients …
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There are close to a billion people in the world with high blood pressure, and almost half of them do not have it under control. Full pay, half the job Imagine hiring a painter who paints only half your house, but charges you the full amount. This is what the healthcare system is doing to …
People get richer; countries get richer. Yet, happiness remains elusive. Do we know anything? If you want to pursue anything, or search for anything, you need to know what it is. If you want a tiger, but keep chasing rabbits, you will end up disappointed. So what are we looking for? What do we want …
If You’re Happy And You Know It, Clap Your Hands! Read More »
“My parents did not love me as much as they loved my younger brother. My whole life is ruined. I will never amount to much.” “All my friends are millionaires. In the next five years, I need to earn at least five million dollars. Otherwise, how will the world truly appreciate my value?” We take …
Enjoy the Present of Life: Let Go of the Past & Future! Read More »
“Salt will raise your blood pressure and kill you! Throw away that shaker!” “Hey, salt is not too bad! In fact, if you cut down too much, you will die early!” The general public is losing confidence. Coffee is good for you, coffee is bad for you. Fat will kill you, fat will liberate you. …
Salt, Sodium, and Blood Pressure: Just The Facts! Read More »
“You are a genius!” “You are such a total failure!” Each one of us has an inner voice which keeps nagging us. It keeps a running scorecard of everything we do, and regularly passes judgment. One second it can take us to the top of a mountain, and the very next, bring us crashing down. …
Are you proud of what you have achieved in life? Are you a proud man? Is there a difference? Is pride good or bad? What is pride anyway? Confusion These questions have been confusing mankind for centuries. One reason might be that research has been limited because pride is not usually included in the category …