Hypertension is considered to be one of the most common disease conditions. Perhaps we do not realize the magnitude that a high blood pressure diagnosis has attached to it. Even though it is common, it is a serious diagnosis. Hypertension is the reason for tens of thousands of deaths each year due to heart attack, […]
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Blood Pressure: Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy and Acupuncture
The temptation with herbal medicines is to think that because they are natural substances they must therefore be safe. It is easy to forget that plants can do harm. Some herbal remedies may raise blood pressure or may interfere with the effect of conventional drugs. Liquorice and other herbal remedies used as diuretics promote sodium […]