At some time in your life, a medical professional has probably asked you about your family history of illness and disease. When you start making a list, it can actually get quite scary. Chances are you can identify relatives who’ve had things like diabetes, heart disease or cancer, which potentially increases your risk for the […]
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A Few Good Reasons To Go Vegetarian
Going vegetarian is the single-best thing we can do for ourselves and our families. Healthy vegetarian diets support a lifetime of good health and provide protection against numerous diseases, including our countrys three biggest killers: heart disease, cancer, and strokes. The American Dietetic Association states that vegetarians have lower rates of death from ischemic heart […]
The Medical City First Pediatric Liver Transplant Part 2
The Medical City announced its landmark achievement of the first successful pediatric liver transplant surgery performed in the country by an all-Filipino team. The patient is three-year-old Catherine Erica Buenaventura, who was diagnosed with end-stage liver disease complicated by portal hypertension, or an increase in blood pressure in a system of veins within the stomach, […]
Cardiovascular Risk with Meridia (April 2010)
FDA is alerting healthcare professionals that Meridia (sibutramine) is contraindicated in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease because the drug increases their risk of heart attack and stroke. Meridia is used to manage obesity. In November 2009, an early communication from FDA reported preliminary study results suggesting that patients on Meridia had a greater […]
How to Lower High Blood Pressure With Food Rich in Potassium and Calcium
Hypertension or high blood pressure disease is sometimes known as the “Silent Killer”, because it often has no symptoms at all until something bad happens. To prevent you from this disease, you should be aware of the foods you eat, and I recommend food rich in potassium and calcium, because it can help control your […]
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 […]
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 […]
Natural Teeth Whitening Remedy – Oil Pulling
* YOU CAN USE any other “healthy” natural oil like olive oil or coconut… find organic and non process. anneorshine.blogspot.com Oil pulling is an Indian remedy used to swoosh and clean the mouth, gum, teeth. This is often done to prevent gum disease, tooth decay, and help prevent other medical conditions, such as stiff joints, […]
Herbal Hypertension Treatments
Herbal treatments as a viable alternative to synthetic drug therapy for hypertension are being scrutinized more closely today than ever before. High blood pressure is a lifelong problem that requires lifetime treatment. Hypertension isn’t likely to just “go away.” You don’t “recover” from it like you do from a bad cold or the flu. People […]
Pulmonary Hypertension Symptoms
What are the symptoms of pulmonary hypertension? Yesterday we discussed about what is pulmonary hypertension. Now you must have a hint on what it really is. However, online pharmacy helps you to understand it in detail. In my previous article I highlighted the basic symptoms of the disease but they were just a short list […]
Metoprolol (Lopressor or Toprol XL) – Know Your Drug
In this week’s episode of Know Your Drug, Bryan Kudlawiec and Greg Hare discuss the medication Metoprolol, also known as Lopressor or Toprol XL. Metoprolol is prescribed to treat a wide variety of disease states, but today Bryan and Greg talk about its importance in treating hypertension or high blood pressure. They highlight some of […]
Different Types of Secondary Hypertension
Secondary hypertension is one type of hypertension that can have underlying causes. It is not nearly as common as other forms of hypertension and only makes up about 5% of all hypertension suffers. Some of the most common causes include kidney disease, endocrine disease, tumors, and side effects from medication. Some of the symptoms of […]
Natural Remedies For Hypertension – Tips For Optimal Health
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, occurs when too much pressure is placed on the walls of the arteries. While high blood pressure is a serious health concern, there are many proven ways to reduce blood pressure naturally without drugs or medications. Natural remedies are cost effective and have very few (if any) side effects. […]