Hypertension or high blood pressure as it is also known is a condition that raises the pressure of the blood in the arteries. It is a condition that many people have. It is also been given the name as the silent killer as many people who have the condition are not even aware that they […]
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Diagnosing And Treating Hypertension
Most cases of hypertension are caused by reasons that cannot be medically determined, but the risk factors are certainly no mystery, as having high blood pressure can cause stroke or myocardial infarction, heart failure and many other kinds of dangerous problems. Usually when you are going to have this diagnosed, the doctor will use different […]
Natural Cures For High Blood Pressure – The Silent Killer
Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood on the arterial walls as it flows through them. It is normal to experience high blood pressure when you exert yourself. But if you experience high blood pressure even as you rest, it means that you are suffering from hypertension. High blood pressure can be controlled with […]
Doctors Don’t Discuss These Natural Cures for High Blood Pressure
It is scientific knowledge that hypertension is caused either by stress or by the food that we eat. The usual cure is by taking medicines prescribed by doctors, which of course must be followed to immediately manage symptoms. But there are natural cures for high blood pressure that can be done while also taking medications. […]
Blood Pressure Medication Side Effects and Alternative Treatments
High Blood Pressure is not something to be taken lightly. But neither should lack of knowledge. Educating yourself on what works and what doesn’t and why – can help you make better decisions for your health. Medication is the first choice of treatment when it comes to hypertension but is all medication good for you? […]
Anti-Hypertensive Diet, 3 Essential Foods to Control Your High Blood Pressure
According to the latest statistics, there are about 65 million Americans with hypertension or high blood pressure. Learn the three essential foods you need to include in your diet to control high blood pressure. This article on anti-hypertensive diet may save your heart and your life. Maybe you are one of those 65 million with […]
What You Should Eat If You Have Hypertension
Hypertension, also referred to as high blood pressure, is a common ailment in adults. Stress, improper diet and lack of exercise are some of the causes of hypertension. Dietetic management plays an integral role in helping people with hypertension stay as healthy as they can. What you eat is basically who you are and good […]
List of Vitamins and Uses
Vitamins recognized by legislative definitions in the United States include: Vitamin A Promotes healthy bone growth, vision, reproduction, cell division and specialization and helps regulate the immune system. Sources include whole milk, liver, eggs, some fortified breakfast cereals, carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach and most darkly colored fruit and vegetables. Vitamin B1 – Also known as […]
Vitamins – the Basics
Vitamins are micro-nutrients. They were discovered by Eijkman (1897) in Indonesia, Java, while studying a disease called beriberi common among natives whose main diet was rice. He noticed that fowl fed on polished rice, developed beri beri, but not when fed on crudely milled rice. In 1911 Funk obtained an alcoholic extract of the outer […]
The Lean Diet Anyone Can Follow!
When dieting for a contest or photo shoot I always try to construct my contest diet in a “I can live with this diet” type plan. Between work, kids, training, and juggling all the other personal responsibilities I may have in life, a complicated diet makes the task that much harder to accomplish. It always […]
Using the Cayenne Pepper Diet to Lose Weight
The cayenne pepper diet is used to rid toxins of your body as well as to help you lose weight quickly. This is an extremely challenging diet as you do not eat any food but simply drink specially made lemonade with cayenne pepper. This is a popular diet for celebrities though they even claim that […]
Beat Hypertension With Hypertension Elimination Exercises
We have all heard how important it is to get exercise into our daily lives. However, if you are one of the 75 percent in the United States who suffers from hypertension, you may be worried that hypertension exercises may increase your blood pressure to critical levels. There are some clues you can watch for […]
What Are Vitamins and Minerals and What Do They Do?
Vitamins and minerals are essential substances that the human body requires in order to exist and survive and plays a vital role in maintaining health. They have important roles in keeping the body functioning properly and maintaining good health, particularly in this modern society where most foods are either processed or over-cooked and contains lots […]