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.
When you are standing or sitting, blood rushes from your head down to your legs. Lying down helps to even out blood flow. If you feel faint or lightheaded, lie down and prop your feet about 1 foot above your heart. The blood will rush from your feet to your head, keeping oxygen flowing to your brain.