PARENT'S PAGE

Parent Committee seminars and workshops :
programming is also offered to the parents of the students, and topics include Financial Planning, Health, and Parenting Skills.

An Eye On Health:
High Blood Pressure

by Emily Wickham

Do you have High Blood Preassure? High Blood Preassure is a scourge among Black people in the West. Rather than turn to chemical solutions, consider natural alternatives.The information below has been garnered from years of studing on my own to take care of myself and my familiy's needs. I believe that while health care proffessionals are good and helpful, our health is too important to leave exclusively to others.From my experience the following are worth checking out:

HERBS:
Hawthorn flower or fruit: Works similar to diuretics,preventing blood from constricting. Strenghtens the heart. Helps lower cholesteral.

Ginko Biloba:Works to clear blood vessels letting the blood flow with less stickiness avoiding clots.

Kelp:Help to supply iodine to keep the the thyroid healthy,so it does its job as the radar system of the body.

Garlic:Cleans the blood and helps it to "go with the flow".

MINERALS:
Magnesium,potassium,calcium:
These three sisters work together to keep the heart healthy.

VITAMINS:
Coenzyme Q10: serves like high octane gas to make the heart work more efficiently. Other vitamins, like C and E, are good for general health maintainance.

CONCLUSION:

• Seek advice from Alternative health care professionals.
• Read books on High Blood Preassure and other diseases.
• Pay attention to diet and avoid proccessed or junk food.
• Take responsbility for the care of your body.
• Eat healthy ...choose brown rice,whole grain breads, salads
• maintain a good attitude by doing community work.