4/9/2008
Ever wonder why you get dizzy when you stand up too quickly? The answer - you experienced a severe drop in blood pressure. Normally, when you go from sitting to standing, your nervous system temporarily compensates by narrowing your blood vessels and increasing your heart rate. This is supposed to prevent a sudden drop in blood pressure. But sometimes, a person's blood pressure drops anyway. Some possible causes include: Aggressive use of blood pressure-lowering medications, an irregular heartbeat, a condition known as heart arrhythmia, severe dehydration or prolonged bed rest.
Well, it might sound crazy, but believe it or not, ladybug allergies are on the rise. Masses of the farmer-friendly beetles are finding their way "home" to get in out of the cold and causing problems for sufferers. So what should you do if you see ladybugs taking up residence in your house? Reach for the vacuum. For more health news, call St. John’s Referral on at 625-2000 or log onto stj.com.
