High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is measured in numbers based on the systolic and diastolic pressures of the blood. Systolic pressure measures the force in the arteries when the heart beats, while the diastolic pressure measures this force when the heart is at rest or relaxed. These measurements are shown in sequence from […]
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Low Blood Pressure – Should You Be Concerned?
Blood pressure is the result of the flow of blood times the resistance in the blood vessels as the heart pumps out blood. Each time your heart beats, it pumps blood into the arteries. When the heart is actively pumping blood, the pressure is at its highest and referred to as systolic pressure. Between beats, […]
Understanding High Blood Pressure
Imagine a garden hose. If there is little water pressure as you are trying to wash your car, the hose is flimsy and kinks easily. However, if there is high water pressure, the hose is firm, the water sprays out in greater amounts, and the hose may even burst. Your body’s arteries and veins work […]
Hypertension Natural Remedies – Control High Blood Pressure Naturally
Our heart pumps oxygenated blood in to blood vessels called arteries which carry the pure blood to all parts of our body. When blood pushes against the arterial walls while traveling, a pressure is generated, called blood pressure. High BP may be classified in to primary hypertension and secondary hypertension. Primary hypertension occurs due to […]
Blood Pressure Explained
Increasingly, people are turning to home blood pressure monitors to keep an eye on their blood pressure but how many understand what blood pressure actually means? This article is a simple overview of blood pressure and its many facets and will hopefully help you to understand, once and for all, what is “Blood Pressure”. It […]
Can Cayenne Pepper Promote Weight Loss?
Is it possible to shed unwanted pounds on the scale by taking cayenne pepper? Perhaps yes. Perhaps no. There are several health benefits regarding cayenne pepper that you should know. First of all, taking cayenne pepper to help you lose weight is one of them although that is not the only factor. Cayenne pepper can […]