Robert I. Danoff, DO, an osteopathic family physician from Philadelphia, discusses how too much sodium in your diet can increase risks of heart disease, stroke and hypertension. He also lists some unexpected places sodium is found in the typical diet and advises on how to cut sodium intake.
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A study in four rural villages in India determined that non-communicable and chronic diseases are the leading causes of death observed. The conclusion also led us to believe that this pattern of death is unlikely to be unique to these villages and provided a new insight into the rapid progression of epidemiological transition in rural […]
Hypertension Guideline – How to Cure Hypertension
For patients wondering how they can decrease their blood pressure levels, it is necessary for them to draw up a guideline or plan for them to follow. This plan must be specific to their blood pressure readings, and encompass their unique traits in combating hypertension. The guideline should be whittled down to two major steps; […]
Symptom Relief – Relieving tight painful joints
Doctor Lorna Paul talks about this study aiming to investigate the effectiveness of stretching the knee and then positioning the leg in a splint for two hours. The results will hopefully help to guide physiotherapists in treating those with MS with joint contractures and improve disability and pain.
How To Prevent Hypertension
Hypertension or commonly known as high blood pressure is considered to be a silent killer. That is simply because it can cause damage to the heart, the brain and even other organs of the body. Lots of cure for hypertension have been made available, but instead of settling for expensive maintenance medications, why not learn […]
Gestational Hypertension and Preeclampsia
March of Dimes videos and DVDs are available for presentation on your closed-circuit TV, digital and/or on-demand systems. For licensing information, please contact productquestions@marchofdimes.com or 914-997-4781. Dr. Siobhan Dolan talks about some complications that may occur during pregnancy.
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension – “My Pain”
I was diagnosed with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (Pseudotumor Cerebri) in May 2009 after nearly a year of struggling to find some sort of answer for the terrible symptoms I was having. I hope this video helps convey what it’s like to live with this illness. Although it is rare, there are many other people out […]
Surgical Weight Loss Centre :: Success with the Lap-Band , Patient Consultation – Part 2/12
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.obesitysurgery.ca Lap-Band Surgeon Dr. Chris at the Surgical Weight Loss Centre,Mississauga, Ontario explains the factors which are vital for the Success with the Lap-Band. For Consultation Visit http for details. The adjustable gastric- or lap-band offers the safest, sustainable results in weight loss by reducing the amount of food your […]
Hypertension | Our Stories, Our Health
Hypertension is becoming more and more prevalent in the Southeast Asian immigrant community, particularly among older adults. This is largely attributed to the stress they are under environmentally, linguistically, socially and post-traumatic disorders they may be dealing with as a result of conflicts in their homeland, prior to coming here. Featured are Giang Nguyen, MD, […]
11 Steps to Diagnosing Hypertension
Hypertension can be properly diagnosed by carrying out detailed medical/laboratory investigations on the patient. The following the under-listed 12 steps can really be of great help in trying to establish whether or not an individual has hypertension: 1.Detailed health history of the patient should be obtained. Information such as the lifestyle, economic status and past […]
Richard Moore, MD, PhD; Diabetes problems are NOT caused by high blood sugar
fatnews.com Hi, this is Larry Hobbs @ FatNews.com. This is an excerpt from a letter by Richard Moore, MD, PhD dated August 31, 2009. The treatment of diabetes is based upon the idea that the main role of insulin in the body is to lower blood sugar (glucose) levels. Indeed, blood sugar levels rise in […]
Power of the Market – Medicine
Milton Friedman discusses the role of government and the free market in providing the best medicines to Americans (15 of 30) www.LibertyPen.com Video Rating: 5 / 5