Article: These two symptoms are the result of an excessive number of RBCs in the blood making the blood concentrated. As a signal and compensatory mechanism, headache and dizziness can result from high hematocrit levels. Concentrated blood is viscous meanings that it's thick and sticky and doesn't flow as well. In return, the delivery of oxygen to the brain is slightly decreased. A lack of oxygen in the brain can turn very serious quite quickly. This is an overall bodily response to viscous blood that has difficulty in delivering oxygen and nutrients to the entire body. If weakness is something you're feeling 24/7, talk to your doctor as soon as possible. Fatigue can be a sign of any number of ailments, not just high hematocrit levels. To know what your fatigue is a symptom of, see your doctor. Only a medical professional can then point you on the right route. Those with high hematocrit counts often suffer from "tachypnea." This is just a medical term that refers to a fast breathing pattern of more than 20 cycles per minute. This is a short-term compensatory mechanism of the body in response to a poor delivery of oxygen. Again, in isolation, this is not a symptom to worry about. Only if you find your breathing is hastened more often than not and for no good reason should this be cause for alarm. High hematocrit levels may cause bruising if you have polycythemia vera. Concentrated, viscous blood is prone to blood clots all over the body. Bruising appears as a violet to black in color anywhere on the body. Some are painless and some are painful. Bruising is a normal result of injury. The bruises that you should pay attention to especially when considering hematocrit counts are the bruises that seem to have no cause. If you have bruises that appear out of nowhere, these could be hematocritic bruises. A high hematocrit count can lead to a number of inexplicable things going on in your skin. The blood flowing right beneath your skin, when it lacks oxygen, can mess with the functioning of your sense receptors. Here's how: Itching. Itching is caused by the histamine secreted by the body in reaction to a high hematocrit level. Histamine is a chemical messenger involved in inflammation and allergy. Itching occurs primarily on the distal part or extremities such as hands and feet. Paresthesia. This is a condition of having a tingling, prickling or burning sensation on the soles of the hands and feet. This is primarily a result of poor blood circulation. A high hematocrit level makes the blood more viscous due to the concentration of RBCs in the blood plasma. This is also common in diabetic clients that have poor circulation.
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Monitor your headaches and dizziness. Talk to your doctor if you feel weak and fatigued. Monitor your breathing. Look for bruising. Feel odd sensations in your skin.
Article: Alongside sunflower seeds and flax, chia seeds are a great addition to any savory or sweet bread recipe. For a delicious flat bread, try this recipe. You'll need: 1 99 pan, covered with parchment paper cup chia seeds 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (can substitute other seeds sesame, for example) cup oat flour (can be made with gluten-free oats) 1 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. oregano tsp. thyme tsp. fine grain sea salt tsp. garlic powder tsp. onion powder 1 cup water Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Make sure your pan is lined with parchment paper. Combine all the dry ingredients together, then add water and stir for about 2 minutes, or until it starts to thicken. Pour batter into the pan and even out the surface using a spoon. Bake for about 25 minutes; take out and let cool. Enjoy! While you can't make a decent omelette out of chia seeds, a half teaspoon of ground chia seeds can be used to replace the eggs in a baking recipe. Add to your favorite muffin recipe for added nutrition. Chia goes particularly well with banana muffins or sweet banana bread. Use chia gel to replace one half of the oil in baked goods such as muffins and pancakes. Stores in refrigerator for up to two weeks. The possibilities for baking with chia are as endless as your imagination. Try it out in cookies, cakes, or pies.
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Include chia seeds in any bread mixture. Use as an egg substitute. Use ground chia seeds to replace 1/4 cup of flour in baked products. Make chia gel by adding 1/4 cup seeds to 2 cups of water and stirring every so often till seeds stay suspended in the gel. Experiment!