There is no specific medication for low blood pressure so I was doing searches to see what are some of the natural remedies that can be taken to improve the condition. That’s when I came across a plant called ephedra which is traditionally used as  herbal remedy to treat asthma and hay fever. It also helps to constrict the blood vessels and increase blood pressure.

I don’t know how effective it is but at least it’s a natural remedy. Other uses of ephedra is also as some slimming agent. But in recent years I think there was some controversy surrounding some ephedra diet pill in the market. So if you have heard too that this is an effective slimming agent, do read more about the side effects it could possibly have.

I would study more on this remedy as a way to increase blood pressure naturally and safely. Are there any other natural ways that you have heard that can help to increase blood pressure?

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The fatal dengue cases are on the rise. Read the latest press release below:

Dengue update: 33 deaths among 12,179 cases, so far

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia recorded 33 deaths from dengue fever up to Mar 16 this year, an increase from the fatalities recorded for the same period last year.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said that the country also recorded an increase in those infected by dengue with 12,179 cases, so far.

Source: The Star

With the recent scary announcement that dengue cases are on the rise, here are some ideas and suggestions for you to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. It’s best to be rid of them but if you aren’t able to get rid of mosquitoes, these tips to avoid mosquito bites may help you too.

1. Don’t hang around in dark areas since you will find these to be highly infested places.

2. Wear long pants or long sleeve shirts if you have to be outdoor at some place infested with mosquitoes.

3. Better yet, wear mosquito repellent. These are widely available at pharmacies and come in various forms.

4. To repel mosquitoes, you can also mix a bowl of water with Listerine and line the ground with this mixture. Apparently, this is effective in repelling these pests.

5. Use burning or electric mosquito coils when indoors and set it up near where you are.

There are also several articles that talk about some natural ways to avoid mosquito bites. Read some of these natural remedy tips to keep mosquitoes away here and here.

In the case that someone is down with dengue, you can also try this health tip of using papaya leaf juice to help cure dengue.

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