There are several risk factors that are known to contribute to high blood pressure. More so, millions of Americans fall victim to the disease simply because they aren’t aware of these factors and continue to live unhealthy life- styles. High blood pressure is difficult to detect, in most cases, because there are little to no […]
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Natural Remedies Help Reduce High Blood Pressure
Do you take prescription drugs for hypertension? If so, you may be interested to know that natural remedies help reduce high blood pressure better and more safely than prescription medications. There are many natural cures that work to eliminate hypertension, and they also help with other conditions such as high cholesterol and diabetes. Why are […]
Aloe Vera For High Blood Pressure? 6 Reasons Why You Should Consider It
Using herbs to lower blood pressure have been an accepted alternative for prescription drugs. In countries like India and some parts of Asia, it has been a long time practice to lay trust and rely on herbs for the treatment of hypertension. One recommended natural high blood pressure treatment is aloe vera. Here are 6 […]
Qigong for High Blood Pressure
A small snippet from Master Jiang Jianye founder of the Health Preservation Association. Master Jiang has appeared in Tai Chi Magazine and has hundreds of instructional DVD’s covering Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Ba Gua, Xing Yi, Mu Lan, and Kung Fu. www.jiangtaichi.com
Understanding Severe High Blood Pressure
Severe high blood pressure is the condition in which the systolic pressure reading is greater than 180mmHg and the diastolic pressure reading is greater than 120mmHg. When the blood pressure of a person reaches this point, the body becomes more susceptible to internal damage. The increase in pressure can rupture the blood vessels, cause brain […]
Blood Pressure – Finding Natural Ways to Alleviate High Blood Pressure
My grandfather who lived 101 years old had often said “Your health is more important than your wealth”. He always reminded us to take care of your body particularly as you age. His perspective was if you invest into your health with daily exercise, a good healthy diet, you should stay fit and healthy for […]
Handling High Blood Pressure and Anxiety
There is a link between high blood pressure and anxiety. When we feel anxious one of our body’s natural responses is to raise blood pressure. While this temporary spike in blood pressure is normal and usually not dangerous, anxiety can become a problem if it affects our lifestyle choices or is persistent. For instance, when […]
Managing Your Gout Hypertension Risk
A gout friendly diet can be very beneficial when treating and preventing recurrent gout attacks, but can a special diet do anything for related gout hypertension? It certainly can. Diet and lifestyle change are the two best treatment methods for a person who suffers from both gout and high blood pressure. Despite the fact that […]
Omega 3 ADHD Study – Discover the Benefits of Omega 3 Fish Oils
Are you interested in reading about an omega 3 ADHD study? There have been a lot of studies done on ADHD and fish oils. They have shown that omega-3 fish oils can help ADHD sufferers by relieving hyperactivity and improving attention. One omega 3 ADHD study says that EPA is important in relieving the ADHD […]
Diabetes in Pregnancy
Diabetes in pregnancy affects some women who have never suffered with it prior to becoming pregnant. Diabetes is a condition in which the blood sugar level is high due to the lack of enough insulin in your blood, or through what is known as insulin resistance. During pregnancy hormones block the normal action of insulin […]
The Hijacking Of High Blood Pressure
Should prescription medication be your first step when dealing with high blood pressure? Well, it seems that according to the pharmaceutical companies, and most doctors, it is. Too often, the first thing a doctor does after determining that a patient’s blood pressure reading exceeds the “normal” range is to write him or her a prescription. […]
Simple Methods to Improve Hypertension
High blood pressure is a serious thing. Also known as hypertension, high blood pressure is when your blood pressure is, over a series of tests, on average 140/90 mmHG or above. The first number is the pressure in your arteries when your heart contracts (systolic pressure) and the second number is the pressure in the […]
Hypertension and Sleep Apnea
Hypertension, otherwise known as high blood pressure affects millions of people worldwide. For years, some medical providers have suspected that the two interact in a tangible way. Recently, a medical study has emerged that brings supporting evidence to this claim. A national multi-center study from 2000 confirmed a possible connection between sleep apnea and hypertension […]