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.
Lightheadedness-Feeling lightheaded now and again is pretty common. Usually it is not caused by a serious problem. What causes dizzy spells in the case of lightheadedness is often a drop in blood pressure and blood flow to the head from standing up too quickly after lying down or sitting. This is called orthostatic hypotension. There are many other causes of dizzy spells of this type, such as: