Originally posted by AlfredJPruffock
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
Blood pressure
Collapse
X
-
"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George Orwell -
Originally posted by TrollJust had BP taken at docs while I was there for an unrelated matter
146/99 seems way too high - & she want's me to come back for 2 more samples. Does anyone else suffer from high BP?
How long have I got Doc?
Looks like they may need his services soon.Comment
-
Thanks to sasguru for this....
Originally posted by sasguruThe main causes are:
1) Salt in processed food
2) Too much booze
3) Smoking
4) Too little exercise
5) [snip] being an un-relaxed arse
Weirdly chips, from a proper chippy, with no salt on them, are the only fast food you can eat which are guaranteed to be salt free.
Start reading labels in the supermarket. If you eat out ask them to use no salt, or very low salt: sometimes it actually works. Possibly the same applies to MSG, not sure.
From what I know the order of importance of the different factors varies by person: salt is the number one culprit for most people though. Its a good idea to get into home cooking.
If you follow a sensible regime for a while and your GP likes the results then you won't have to take medication. Ignore macho advice about ignoring your high BP: if you need to then take the pills you get prescribed and start feeling better. And you're less likely to end up with some of the other nasty stuff High BP can cause.
DaveComment
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- Streamline Your Retirement with iSIPP: A Solution for Contractor Pensions Sep 1 09:13
- Making the most of pension lump sums: overview for contractors Sep 1 08:36
- Umbrella company tribunal cases are opening up; are your wages subject to unlawful deductions, too? Aug 31 08:38
- Contractors, relabelling 'labour' as 'services' to appear 'fully contracted out' won't dupe IR35 inspectors Aug 31 08:30
- How often does HMRC check tax returns? Aug 30 08:27
- Work-life balance as an IT contractor: 5 top tips from a tech recruiter Aug 30 08:20
- Autumn Statement 2023 tipped to prioritise mental health, in a boost for UK workplaces Aug 29 08:33
- Final reminder for contractors to respond to the umbrella consultation (closing today) Aug 29 08:09
- Top 5 most in demand cyber security contract roles Aug 25 08:38
- Changes to the right to request flexible working are incoming, but how will contractors be affected? Aug 24 08:25
Comment