In Jogjakarta, Indonesia, many people feel the positive effect of Tai Chi, not surprising if many communities that appears. Jaswanto (56 years), claimed have two years of studying Tai Chi. “I’ve had diabetes for 5 years. I was pessimistic, my diabetes can not be cured. Even my legs had surgery 3 times,” he said. Now, sugar levels in his body has decreased and approached normal limits. Since doing tai chi, he is no longer taking medication.

Munarni Sugito (70 years) als0 said same thing. He suffered from severe diabetes. “It’s really useful, the movement was not stomping, making it suitable for older people like me,” he said.

At least there are two separate research which indicates that Tai Chi can boost the immune system and can lower sugar levels of diabetics. Those two studies were conducted by scientists from Taiwan and Australia, and the result been published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

The first research conducted in Taiwan, 30 people with diabetes and 30 healthy people, for 12 weeks studying 37 Tai Chi movements under the direction of a Tai Chi master. The participants also were given a video cassette in order to repeat at home. They regularly follow the Tai Chi for 3 hours in a week. And the result after this research is completed, people with diabetes showed a drastic decrease in sugar content and increase in the cells and compounds which are the key to immune response.

The second research conducted in Australia, and initiated by the University of Queensland. 11 participants also showed similar results, people with diabetes are required to attend Tai Chi for 60-90 minutes 3 times a week. Besides showed a drastic decrease in sugar content, the participants also loss their overweight and significant decrease in blood pressure. Insulin resistance is also improved, the participants also able to sleep well and have great energy. The body becomes less painful and very rarely hungry when doing Tai Chi.

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The term blood pressure refers to the strength of his own blood as it moves through the artery. This pressure is not always constant, and when the pressure was higher in the long term, then what happens is high blood pressure or hypertension.

So that you avoid these blood pressure disorders, consume some food on a regular basis following.

1. Spinach
   Spinach is an excellent source of magnesium. Not only protect you from heart disease, but also can reduce blood pressure. In addition, the folate content in spinach could protect against homocysteine which makes hazardous chemicals. Research has shown that high levels of amino acids (homocysteine) can cause heart attacks and strokes.
2. Sunflower seeds
   Maybe you better know him by name watermelon seeds. Its very high magnesium content and sunflower seeds contain phytosterols, which can reduce cholesterol levels in the body. High cholesterol or high blood pressure is the trigger, because it can cause blockage of blood vessels. But, make sure you eat fresh watermelon seeds that are not given the salt.
3. Nuts
   Nuts, such as peanuts, almonds, kidney beans contain magnesium and potassium. Potassium is known to be effective lowering high blood pressure.
4. Banana
   This fruit not only offers the delicious taste but also create a healthier blood pressure. Bananas contain potassium and high in fiber are beneficial to prevent heart disease. Research also shows that one banana a day is sufficient to help prevent high blood pressure.
5. Soybean
   Are many advantages to consume soy to your health. One of them dalah lowering bad cholesterol and high blood pressure. Isoflavonnya content was very beneficial for health.
6. Potato
   Nutrition of the potato is often lost because of an unhealthy way to cook. Whereas mineral content, fiber and potassium in the potato is very high which is very good for stabilizing blood pressure.
7. Dark chocolate (dark chocolate)
   Chocolate lovers would be pleased, because the content of flavonoids in chocolate may help lower blood pressure by stimulating nitric oxide production. Nitric oxide is a signal the muscles surrounding blood vessels to relax, and causing increased blood flow.
8. Avocado
   Oleic acid in avocados, can help reduce cholesterol. In addition, the content of potassium and folic acid, is very important for heart health.

The doctor will perform blood pressure checks by having you sit or lie down, because it was the best position to measure blood pressure. Then the doctor will usually be binding on the air bag on his right arm on the arm unless there are injuries. After that, blood pressure measurement. The difference between systolic and diastolic pressure is called pulse pressure.

When checking blood pressure, there are two numbers that are usually referred to as 120/80. What are these numbers?

Systolic
The first number (120), ie systolic blood pressure, the pressure when the heart beats or beats (systole). Often called the pressure on

Diastolic
The second number (80) is diastolic blood pressure, the pressure when the heart is resting between when pumping. Often referred to under the pressure.

Once you know your blood pressure, you definitely want to know whether your blood pressure low, normal or high. The following blood pressure classification based on the number of measurement results with blood pressure monitor for systolic and diastolic blood pressure:

If your diastolic blood pressure went from 70 one day to 105 the next, you’d immediately get symptoms. But blood pressure usually creeps up slowly, often over many years, and your body adjusts to the gradual change. You feel “normal” until that day your doctor or the nurse says, “Your blood pressure’s too high!” However, you may experience the following symptoms, which can be early warning signs of high blood pressure :

• Headaches, especially in the morning
• Ringing in the ears
• Unexplained dizziness
• Depression without apparent cause
• Blurred vision
• Tension when there is no cause
• Flushing of the face
• Fainting spells