Nutrients are needed for the body to be healthy. And all can be obtained in the foods we eat, thus a healthy food diet is needed. But when we fail to consume some of the foods we need then vitamins and minerals may be substituted. There are 13 vitamins, nine of which are water soluble, […]
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4 Top Tests For Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease caused by a lack of insulin (a hormone that your body relies upon to convert blood sugar into energy) in the body. But how can you test for diabetes and see whether you have contracted the disease yourself? The best way is to go and see your doctor and ask them […]
Coping with Hypertension
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a serious health condition that affects a large number of American people. Hypertension is a serious health condition but it is treatable. The best part of it is that you may not even need medicine to get your blood pressure under control. High Blood Pressure & High […]
High Blood Pressure and Protein Needs
Hypertension, as high blood pressure is medically known as, is important because it is a major risk factor for three serious conditions: stroke, heart attack and kidney disease. In the past, the first thing that a person with continued high blood pressure was told was: to cut out salt, to lose weight, stop smoking and […]
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 […]
Vitamins For Your Kidney
Vitamins are so significant to the whole metabolic functions of the body. Vitamins participate in controlling the body’s aptitude to burn fat and sugar for energy, and form proteins for growth. If vitamins are inadequate, these reactions are not appropriately harmonized, along with can lead to skin lesions, muscle weakness, fatigue and nerve pain. These […]
Dangerously High Blood Pressure
What is considered a dangerously high blood pressure? Is anything above normal considered to be dangerous or harmful? Does the treatment vary depending on how high it is? In this article, I’ll explain exactly the relationship between your reading and what you need to do now. Normal BP First of all, we need to recognise […]
Three Foods That Lower High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure has been nicknamed the silent epidemic because of its far-reaching consequences. Today, nearly one of every three adults has hypertension. It is the 13th largest cause of death in the United States. Amazingly, studies based on the well-known Framingham Heart Study have estimated that a 55-year-old person has a 90-percent lifetime […]
I Didn’t Know I was Pregnant- Lynn Pt2
The only way Lynn goes to see a doctor about her blood pressure is on a stretcher after she wrecks the car. Lucky for her they did a pregnancy test.
High Blood Pressure Tips & Treatments : High Blood Pressure Diet
A diet low in saturated fat and high in fiber is best for reducing high blood pressure. Learn more about what to eat to lower your blood pressure 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 […]
An Overview on Resistant Hypertension
High blood pressure that fails to respond to the treatment is known as resistant hypertension. It is described as the blood pressure that remains high even after the administration of the optimal routine that comprises of a diuretic. As it is tough to provide treatment for some cases of high blood pressure and might need […]
How To Reduce Blood Pressure Naturally – Minerals, Herbs And Vitamins
Co-Enzyme Q10 Studies have revealed that Co-Enzyme Q10 is highly beneficial for hypertension patients. Both meat and fish contain high levels of Co-Enzyme Q10 and hence are recommended foods for blood pressure. Co-Enzyme Q10 brings blood pressure down by opening and relaxing blood vessels, particularly those in the heart. Co-Enzyme Q10 can also contribute to […]
Low Blood Pressure – Why is Your Blood Pressure Low?
Why is your blood pressure low? As a doctor with an interest in the subject, I’m often asked if a low blood pressure is normal or if such a reading indicates some abnormal process in the body? In fact – it can be difficult to precisely define what we mean by low BP. It all […]