My side hustle contract as Military Deployment Health Provider.
Retirement made me restless. I needed a constructive and satisfying engagement. I signed on to perform the PHA and PDHRA events for Deployment Service Members with the DOD. I worked as a contract employee for the past 9 years. The main objective is to assess and review the health status of the individual. If health issues exist, referral for treatment is arranged. More importantly, education on health maintenance is targeted.
I come across concerns of elevated blood pressure occasionally. The service member will brush it off as related to drinking coffee. Re-evaluation of the blood pressure is scheduled to confirm status. Constructive advice is provided to monitor blood pressure before drinking coffee and again 120 minutes after coffee intake.
I have researched this issue on many occasions. Scientific research, reveals that caffeine in coffee does cause a short spike in blood pressure. Mayo Clinic research reports that caffeine causes the Adrenal glands to release more Adrenaline. This in turn causes the blood pressure to increase. Limiting caffeine intake to two 8 ounce cup is advised in these instances. Persistent blood pressure elevations require more surveillance & referral.
Research shows that regular coffee intake is therapeutic. It can help stave off diabetes, Parkinson’s…
