The juice from the prickly pear cactus is often used in smoothies, jellies and candies. It can be used regularly in salads, combined with grilled peppers and onions, and added to soups and stews as natural source of vitamin C. Itâs one of the most promising natural ways to control help type 2 diabetes.
A couple of years ago I had a bad experience after having my blood drawn for a lipid test. I was healthy, but because I fasted too long (12-16 hours) and didn't drink water, I got extremely light headed and weak. My blood pressure went down real low and I had to put my head between my knees and drink juice. I... show more A couple of years ago I had a bad experience after having my blood drawn for a lipid test. I was healthy, but because I fasted too long (12-16 hours) and didn't drink water, I got extremely light headed and weak.
Although serious injury is rare, bruising and soreness are common when you have blood drawn. You should drink plenty of water the day of the draw, keep your arm warm beforehand and dangle your arm to increase blood pressure at the site. After the procedure, icing the area and stretching the muscles of your arm may help reduce any referred pain.