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Jun. 26th, 2007 07:52 amMemo to self:
When the doctor tells you that you need to lower your blood pressure, and you find some time later that you have done so, do not celebrate this fact with salty and fatty foods. Also, do not take headaches lightly, even if you are sure they're to do with the changing weather outside. And sleep more; there are scientific studies showing that people who don't get enough sleep have significantly elevated blood pressure levels. Plus, cut back ont he caffeine. No matter how much it helps you work, it does awful things toyour blood pressure.
When your boss says he's concerned about your health because you're sick pretty regularly, and sends you home to work at home because of a migraine that drives you to nausea, this is probably a good sign that you are not taking adequate care of yourself by any definition of the word. So start taking care of yourself. I don't care how far you can go on the bike. That doesn't mean anything. If you're not sleeping enough, and you're working from home too often because you're ill for any reason other than a really bad hormone cycle, it's something you can take care of by looking after yourself better.
(Although I am due for another gyno appointment. I should talk to them then, on top of the other stuff.)
PS- James Fixx, Mr. Multiple Marathons, died of cheeseburger-induced heart disease. Your grandfather keeps getting hospitalized for congestive heart failure. What does this suggest to you about your diet, your exercise, and your utter lack of genuinely taking care of yourself food-wise?
When the doctor tells you that you need to lower your blood pressure, and you find some time later that you have done so, do not celebrate this fact with salty and fatty foods. Also, do not take headaches lightly, even if you are sure they're to do with the changing weather outside. And sleep more; there are scientific studies showing that people who don't get enough sleep have significantly elevated blood pressure levels. Plus, cut back ont he caffeine. No matter how much it helps you work, it does awful things toyour blood pressure.
When your boss says he's concerned about your health because you're sick pretty regularly, and sends you home to work at home because of a migraine that drives you to nausea, this is probably a good sign that you are not taking adequate care of yourself by any definition of the word. So start taking care of yourself. I don't care how far you can go on the bike. That doesn't mean anything. If you're not sleeping enough, and you're working from home too often because you're ill for any reason other than a really bad hormone cycle, it's something you can take care of by looking after yourself better.
(Although I am due for another gyno appointment. I should talk to them then, on top of the other stuff.)
PS- James Fixx, Mr. Multiple Marathons, died of cheeseburger-induced heart disease. Your grandfather keeps getting hospitalized for congestive heart failure. What does this suggest to you about your diet, your exercise, and your utter lack of genuinely taking care of yourself food-wise?
