High Blood Pressure Tips & Treatments : What Is Blood Pressure?

Blood pressure consists of two numbers that represent the pressure your blood exerts as it moves through your arteries. Learn more about what blood pressure is with tips from a doctor in this free health video. Expert: Dr. Robin Terranella Bio: Dr. Robin Terranella has a medical degree from Bastyr University and has trained at […]

Clinical Validation of A Simple, Manual-Digital Home Blood Pressure Monitor

Mississauga, Ontario (PRWEB) September 15, 2005 Auto Control Medical Inc., a distributor of home health monitoring devices, today announced the publication of the clinical validation study of the LifeSource UA-704 Mini Manual Inflate blood pressure monitor. The study was just published in the professional journal Blood Pressure Monitoring and received a top A/A rating using […]

Medical Views on Renal Disease – Hypertension

Monitor your hypertensive patient with renal disease for fluid overload. Assess his fluid status by taking his daily weights, checking his fluid intake and output and breath sounds, and checking him for peripheral edema. Maintain fluid restrictions, as ordered, and assess his serum electrolyte levels for hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, hypocalcemia, and hyponatremia. Administer a calcium-based phosphate […]

Coq10 – Get the Truth and Facts Behind Coq10 Benefits and Side Effects

What would Parkinson’s disease, cancer, diabetes, heart attacks and some chronic diseases ALL have in common? Studies reveal that most people who suffer from these are deficient in a vital key mineral called “Coq10”. So what is Coq10 (coenzyme q10)? Discovered in 1957 by the University of Wisconsin, CoQ10 is a nutrient found in each […]

The Importance of Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients that help the body to stay healthy and perform various functions. These need to be consumed regularly to ensure one stays healthy. Certain vitamins and minerals are required in greater quantities than others depending on how the body needs them. Vitamins are organic substances generated by animals and plants, whereas […]

Dangers of High Blood Pressure During the Flu and Cold Season

There are many people these days that have issues with blood pressure. During the flu and cold season there are many people who get sick and want over-the-counter relief to help them through the tough times. These are not like peanut butter and chocolate (two great tastes that taste great together) if anything it is […]

10 Philippine Herbal Medicines Endorsed by the Department of Health

Herbal medicine is the use of leaves, barks, roots and flowers of plants for the treatment or prevention of ailments or the promotion of good health. Like China, the Philippines is another country long known for using herbal medicines long before its popularity in the west. In recent years, medical researchers, organizations, pharmaceutical companies and […]

Minerals and Vitamins For ADHD – Are They Helpful in Treating ADHD?

Perhaps you have heard or have read on the many available resources on the Internet that children who suffer from the symptoms of ADHD are often discovered to have a deficiency of essential minerals in the body. For this reason, many believe that giving ADHD children vitamins and minerals would help in alleviating the symptoms. […]

How Nutrients Work in Our Body

Nutrients from food are absorbed by the body as it passes through the digestive system: Nutrients are essential for cell growth, maintenance and repair. Nutrients provide energy to enable your body to function efficiently. Nutrients, along with fiber and water, are essential to your good health. Although nutrients can work alone, each depends upon the […]