The clothmaker. [volume] (Clinton, South Carolina) 1952-1984, March 15, 1989, Image 5
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Health Care tips
What is high blood pressure?
Everyone has blood pressure. It is the
force of blood against the walls of the
arteries. This force is created by the heart as
it pumps blood to all parts of the body.
In some people, blood pressure is nearly
always higher than it should be. Doctors
still don’t know what causes most high
blood pressure, but they can help you control
it
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must carry blood that is moving under
greater pressure. If high blood pressure
continues for a long time, the heart and the
arteries may not function as well as they
should be; other body organs may also be
affected. There is increased risk of stroke,
heart failure, kidney failureand heartattack.
specific warnings signs. Although persistent
headaches, dizziness, fatigue, tension, and
shortness of breath sometimes go with high
blood pressure, they may also result from a
variety of causes. The only way to find out
if you have high blood pressure is to have
your blood pressure checked. Have your
doctor check it for you or visit a local blood
pressure screening program.
What does high blood pressure do to
your body?
High blood pressure adds to the workload
of the heart and arteries. The heart must
pump with more force, and the arteries
How do you know if you have blood
pressure?
Most people with high blood pressure
have no symptoms at all. There are no
What can you do about high blood
pressure?
If you have high blood pressure, you can
do a great deal to reduce iL First, work with
your doctor to determine the best treatment
for you. It may include a low-fat diet, a low-
salt diet, and changes in your living habits
such as quitting smoking, losing weight,
and getting more exercise. Reducing your
alcohol intake may be recommended. If
you are on a weight reduction diet, remember
alcohol is high in calories.
In addition, many medications can be
used to reduce and control high blood
pressure. Your doctor will decide whether
you need drug treatment in addition to
dietary and lifestyle changes.
When you and your doctor work as a
team to control your high blood pressure,
you can help to reduce your risk of stroke,
kidney and heart failure, heart attack.
Willie Boyd
Boyd keeps
Mills’ lawns
Spring brings with it the traditional
grass mowing which must be done on
a weekly basis. Clinton Mills plants
and offices are always well maintained
by a staff of groundskeepers who take
pride in keeping the facilities in perfect
shape.
Willie Boyd has accomplished much
in getting the main office grounds in
excellent shape, a quick glance reveals
an area which would be the envy of
most anyone who takes pride in the
outward appearance of property.
Under the supervision of Fran
Boland, Willie takes pride in cutting
the Kentucky 31 lawn each week.
Clinton
in shape
The areas have beenoverseeded with
fescue and rye grass and a large amount
of fertizer has been applied to provide
nutrients for sustained growth.
According to Boland, a select weed
control has been applied so that only
select grasses are seen.
Boyd cuts the lawn weekly bags the
clippings. He carefully edges the walks
and around the trees so that all borders
achieve the ultimate appearance.
Pine bark has been added around
the trees to improve the main office
lawn appearance and to make cutting
easier.
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