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High Blood Pressure. Hypertension increases one’s risk of cardiovascular disease as the blood vessel walls become irritated by the increased pressure exerted by the blood flowing through. As more and more damage is done to the vessel walls, plaque tends to form, in turn increasing the likelihood of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease.
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At-Home Treatments
There are several ways to treat hemorrhoids. The best way may be to relieve the symptoms and prevent the hemorrhoids from becoming problematic. This is best done by:
Taking a warm tub or sitz bath several times a day in plain, warm water for about 10 minutes
Using ice packs to reduce swelling
Ensuring regular, soft bowel movements by eliminating foods that lead to constipation, adding fiber to your diet, drinking lots of fluids and exercising regularly
Spending less time on the toilet
Trying to have a bowel movement when you get the urge rather than holding itExplanation:
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I do not agree with Heather’s definition of homeostasis because, by definition, homeostasis is defined as the ability of a body to create comfortable conditions by being at equilibrium or stabilizing itself internally whenever there are changes externally/outside the body. With regard to homeostasis, the room temperature of the internal part of the body, as with many other things in the body, is dynamic and does not stay at one place when external conditions change—it changes in order to maintain balance or equilibrium; hence, I do not agree with Heather’s definition of homeostasis.