Vascular Resistance
Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular
Latest measurements
| Date | Measurement | Severity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 16, 2024 01:12 PM | 0.585 | Normal (0.327-0.937) | Mostly meat, some sweets, fruits, sauna, test directly after lunch |
| November 29, 2024 12:11 PM | 0.571 | Normal (0.327-0.937) | |
| November 18, 2024 12:11 PM | 0.578 | Normal (0.327-0.937) | No supplements, animal and fruit diet, electrolytes |
| November 5, 2024 11:11 AM | 0.567 | Normal (0.327-0.937) | No supplements, animal and fruit diet, electrolytes |
| October 24, 2024 12:10 PM | 0.562 | Normal (0.327-0.937) | No supplements, animal and fruit diet, electrolytes |
| October 17, 2024 07:10 AM | 0.557 | Normal (0.327-0.937) | Stopped strict carnivore diet, more fruits, no supplements |
| October 8, 2024 12:10 PM | 0.749 | Normal (0.327-0.937) | Snake juice fasting continues, Beef yesterday. Electrolytes. No supplements. Long walk in the evening. |
| October 7, 2024 06:10 AM | 0.744 | Normal (0.327-0.937) | 36 hours of water fasting with electrolytes, Magnesium |
| October 5, 2024 10:10 AM | 0.725 | Normal (0.327-0.937) | Bacon, Eggs, Vitamin C, Homocysteine Resist, Magnesium, Zinc |
| October 4, 2024 09:10 AM | 0.72 | Normal (0.327-0.937) | Zinc, B complex, Vitamin C, 1 liter blueberry juice, K2, Calcium, Vit D, Collagen, Beef |
Predictions
Predictions based on Least Squares linear regression model
| Prediction for | Predicted to happen |
|---|---|
| 0.327 Normal (0.327-0.937) | April 8, 2026 07:04 PM |
Vascular Resistance
Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular
Vascular resistance is like the traffic flow in your body's highway system, where blood vessels act as the roads and highways, and resistance is the measure of how much the vessels resist the flow of blood. Let's break it down:
What is Vascular Resistance?
Vascular resistance refers to the force that opposes blood flow through the blood vessels. Just like how narrower roads cause traffic jams, narrower blood vessels increase resistance, making it harder for blood to flow smoothly.
Factors Influencing Vascular Resistance:
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Length of Blood Vessels: Longer vessels mean more resistance, just like a longer road adds more travel time.
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Caliber (Width) of Blood Vessels: Narrower vessels increase resistance, similar to how a narrow road slows down traffic.
Effects of Vascular Resistance:
Increase in Vascular Resistance:
- High Blood Pressure: When the resistance is high, it can lead to increased blood pressure, like a bottleneck causing traffic to pile up.
- Conditions like Insomnia: Certain types of insomnia, related to heart and spleen issues or internal heat buildup, can be associated with increased vascular resistance.
Decrease in Vascular Resistance:
- Low Blood Pressure: Reduced resistance can result in low blood pressure, akin to smoother traffic flow on wider roads.
- Conditions like Insomnia: Insomnia linked to conditions such as Yin deficiency, which can lead to decreased vascular resistance.
How to Maintain Healthy Vascular Resistance:
- Balanced Lifestyle: Eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and managing stress can help keep blood vessels healthy, reducing resistance.
- Medication: In some cases, medication may be prescribed to manage blood pressure and vascular health.
Summary:
Imagine your blood vessels as roads in your body, with traffic (blood) flowing smoothly when the roads are wide and unobstructed. Vascular resistance represents the obstacles to this flow, influenced by factors like vessel length and width. Keeping this resistance in check through a healthy lifestyle is key to maintaining good cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health.
Remember, just as we navigate traffic to reach our destination smoothly, our bodies need unobstructed blood flow to function optimally.