1. Coconut Oil – this might take you by surprise but this super food can do wonders in reversing your diabetes naturally. And for good reason. One naturopathic physician noted that “anyone diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes can consume coconut oil without fear and won’t gain weight from its fat content despite what most nutritionists […]
Blood Pressure Wrist Monitors
Many people have to check their blood pressure a few times each day. Sometimes they may forget which could lead to a dangerous situation. Thankfully, there are blood pressure wrist monitors available for people to wear as a reminder. This could save a person’s life if they are unaware of their current condition regarding their […]
9 Vitamins & Supplements to Improve Your Memory
Does this describe you: You walk into the living room to get something, only to get there and forget what you needed? You often hear “Yes, you already told me about that” or maybe you thought you told someone, but you never actually verbalized it. Someone tells you their name and then ninety seconds later […]
Type 2 Diabetes – Mexican Food: Should I Or Shouldn’t I?
You have just obtained a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes. Does that mean you must never visit your favorite Mexican restaurant again? The answer is no. You can enjoy Mexican food. You can actually enjoy just about any food you want. There is one proviso though. It is a well known fact that you must […]
Best Multi Vitamin
When choosing the best multi vitamin, you have to ask yourself certain questions. For example, there are many different multi vitamins on the market today. There are those for children, men and women. There are those for senior citizens, pregnant women, active women, active men and even teenagers. There are also many different brands and […]
What is Resistant Hypertension?
Resistant hypertension is stubborn blood pressure that is controlled but requires four or more medications. Resistant hypertension is generally found in overweight and elderly people. Overweight people tend to carry more fat and less muscle in their body. The increase in fat relates to the cholesterol theory of plaque build up in the arteries leading […]
Herbs For Hypertension
You can find a lot of helpful medical herbs to treat different conditions, including hypertension, in nature. In fact, herbs for hypertension are considered to be just as helpful as real medications. Nature has provided man with everything that he would need, including medicine. Herbs have been used for ages to treat different kinds of […]
Live Longer Healthy Tips (From ABS-CBN Salamat Dok)
Advice on how to live longer in this Philippine TV show, Salamat Dok. Docs Willie and Liza Ong share 20 secrets to a long and happy life. 20.Be a type B personality. More relaxed and less stressed. 19.Check your vitamins and supplements. 18.Pray (in addition to seeking medical care) 17.Read up on your disease. 16.Get […]
Blood Pressure – The Basics
Blood pressure (bp) is defined as the force in the arteries when the heart beats (systolic pressure) and when the heart is in between beats (diastolic pressure). It’s measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). The measurement is written one above or before the other, with the systolic number on top and the diastolic number on […]
Hypertension – I Have High Blood Pressure
I had promised myself that I would start getting back into decent shape February 28th. There was nothing specific about this date other than my boys weekend at Nascar ended the day before. My first run was 60 yards followed by a rest for half a minute and finished with another 60 yard run. Getting […]
Natural Hypertension Remedies For You
Hypertension is one of today’s leading silent killers and a diagnosis of high blood pressure should be taken seriously. If you are not comfortable with the idea of taking chemical products why not try some natural hypertension remedies that have had proven results? A stressful lifestyle, a high fat diet, lack of exercise and a […]
Got a Razor Nick? Reach For Cayenne Pepper
Razor nicks and other small cuts happen to all of us, and most people just stick a bit of tissue on the nick and in a few minutes the bleeding stops. Right? Well, sometimes it doesn’t. That happened to my husband a few months ago. He nicked himself shaving and then spent dinner dabbing at […]
Recognizing the Four Stages of Hypertension
Of all the chronic illnesses that Americans suffer from, high blood pressure is the most pervasive. Over 25% of all U.S. citizens have it with more getting it every year. Since high blood pressure or hypertension has very few symptoms, at least until it is in it’s advanced stages, many people with it are walking […]