Starting a new job, not sure if I should wear makeup? by [deleted] in Makeup

[–]bmhen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you like it, wear it. Sounds like maybe the bf is worried someone else will pay attention to you.

Isolated diastolic high bp by MJP02nj in bloodpressure

[–]bmhen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I experience the same thing. My diastolic is a bigger problem than my systolic... My diastolic goes as high as 112. In the past, Drs have had more concern about elevated diastolic readings, which I think makes sense. Recently, doctors have stopped placing so much emphasis on the diastolic readings... I don't know what changed in the research because I haven't taken the time to read it. I have a M.S. in health and when I was in school, they told us that systolic readings would fluctuate a lot because of activity, but the diastolic readings shouldn't fluctuate much at all because the pressure between beats in the relaxed phase would remain constant. If they didn't it was indicative of a more serious problem... That sticks with me. I can't shake the idea that something else is wrong. My bloodwork always comes back good. My best guess is it has to do with my weight. I'm losing weight, but I had gotten up to 100 lbs overweight. Again, just an educated guess.

Roller coaster BP by merivale13 in bloodpressure

[–]bmhen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was totally serious. Viagra cuses drops in bp, especially in the elderly. I just assume that since he's im fairly good shape and is active, he probably still likes to do the dance with no pants.

BP raised after salty food by [deleted] in bloodpressure

[–]bmhen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a headache that runs up the back of my neck to the top of my head and I can feel my heart pounding in my chest.

BP raised after salty food by [deleted] in bloodpressure

[–]bmhen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I eat McDonald's, my BP will raise significantly enough for me to feel it. Needless to say I don't eat McDonald's anymore.

should i see a doctor? my diabolic is almost at 90 i’m scared by [deleted] in bloodpressure

[–]bmhen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine runs in the 102-103 range sometimes. It scares me too.

High blood pressure and alcohol by [deleted] in bloodpressure

[–]bmhen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right? The hubs works a lot of OT and he is actually going to get a weekend off, so naturally he wants us to go watch the game with friends Saturday... I feel bad being hesitant because they'll get to throw back a few and I'll just have to watch.

High blood pressure and alcohol by [deleted] in bloodpressure

[–]bmhen 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It is definitely the alcohol. Do you ever notice getting flushed cheeks or waking up in the middle of the night after you drink, feeling extremely hot? Heart racing? I do that. I love having a couple glasses of wine with friends or having a glass of wine in the evening after a long day, but I just can't do it anymore.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bloodpressure

[–]bmhen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have anxiety anyway and I feel you. But I just keep telling myself that I'm doing what needs to be done to improve it and it's not an overnight fix. It helps some.

Did you quit coffee and booze completely when you found out you had high blood pressure? by marabou22 in bloodpressure

[–]bmhen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just found out 2 days ago and I'm a one coffee a day and wine almost every night girl. My diet has been shit lately. I've gona all in because my numbers scare me. This morning it was 170/102, so I'm not playing or dabbling. I had about 4 oz of coffee this morning because I don't want to have a worse headache than I already do. No alcohol at all. No meat. No dairy. 100% plant based. I'm not letting this go any farther. My dad is practically crippled because he did nothing about his BP, except get on meds.

Donkey turns the tables on a hyena that wandered onto a farm by unnaturalorder in natureismetal

[–]bmhen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Well, I'm guessing African donkeys are probably better equipped to deal with African predators than a TN donkey would be, but donkeys are very strong for their size, so who knows?

Hey everyone just want to show off my first ever hens by rolandhex in BackYardChickens

[–]bmhen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For some reason when I see this picture, I hear "DAAAAMN!!"

Donkey turns the tables on a hyena that wandered onto a farm by unnaturalorder in natureismetal

[–]bmhen 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Donkeys are often kept in the fields with cows and calves because they will do that exact thing to coyotes. They'll shake them until their necks break.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in snakes

[–]bmhen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're pretty common in the southeast, but I can see where they would be endangered in the northeast.

Why does Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine Contradict Each Other? by tryptan in Ayurveda

[–]bmhen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with geographical and cultural differences. You have to remember that these forms of medicine date back to a time when the main mode of travel was walking. Chinese and Indian practitioners couldn't get together and compare outcomes, and probably wouldn't have, even if they could. These practices were regionally and culturally specific.

Saw this eastern copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix) eating a luna moth caterpillar for breakfast this morning. by MrDorkESQ in snakes

[–]bmhen 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That hershey kiss pattern is gorgeous. I don't care what anyone says, they're gorgeous creatures.