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Tag: blood pressure

GOOD HEATLH: Longtime cannabis user still tests positive weeks after quitting

GOOD HEATLH: Longtime cannabis user still tests positive weeks after quitting

— March 27, 2023

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year-old male who has used cannabis for 51 years. During that time span, I graduated from high school and college with two bachelor’s degrees and two master’s…

  • TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH:  What is the optimal  blood pressure?

    TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: What is the optimal blood pressure?

    — June 13, 2022

    DEAR DR. ROACH: I read that high blood pressure is 140/90, but I thought 120/70 was optimal. Has the standard number increased? — D.M.I.   ANSWER: The “pressure” in “blood…

  • TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Blood-pressure goal –  How low should it go?

    TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Blood-pressure goal – How low should it go?

    — December 19, 2021

    DEAR DR. ROACH: My sister, 75, is taking only two drugs for the past three years, and they are both for high blood pressure. Now she finds that her blood pressure is 110/70 and wonders…

  • TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Surgery is valid option  for severe sleep apnea

    TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Surgery is valid option for severe sleep apnea

    — September 6, 2021

    DEAR DR. ROACH: My son, who is 30 years old, was recently diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea and currently uses a CPAP machine. He says does not want to use this for the…

  • TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Homemade ‘foot box’  relieves night cramps

    TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Homemade ‘foot box’ relieves night cramps

    — April 19, 2021

    DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a very healthy 74-year-old male. I am not on any medications and enjoy normal blood pressure and great stats from my regular bloodwork. I weigh 140 pounds and have…

  • TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Too much fruit juice  can worsen diabetes

    TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Too much fruit juice can worsen diabetes

    — March 14, 2022

    DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a friend who recently learned she’s prediabetic. She’s also very obese. She has started juicing her fruits and vegetables in order to lose weight and get…

  • TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH:  Bacteria are to blame for stinky shoes, feet

    TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Bacteria are to blame for stinky shoes, feet

    — October 6, 2021

    DEAR DR. ROACH: My nephew has foot odor. Even after showering, his feet have a bad odor. His shoes smell bad and have to be replaced often. What is the remedy for this problem? —…

  • TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH:  Patient history more  than just medical facts

    TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Patient history more than just medical facts

    — May 31, 2021

    DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 77 years old. When I go to a new doctor, there is always that past history form to fill out. I know to include current medications, including OTC and allergies,…

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