The symptoms of hypertension include headaches, fatigue, dizziness, ringing in the ears and frequent nosebleeds. But not all people experience these. In fact, the majority of hypertensive persons have no obvious symptoms. One may have high blood pressure for years without noticing anything or feeling different. Because of this, the problem is usually ignored. Doing […]
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Using Natural Diuretics
Water retention or fluid retention, also known as edema, is the accumulation of fluid in spaces between the cells in the soft tissue of the body. This can occur anywhere in the body but, because of gravity, often appears in the feet, ankles, and legs. Natural diuretics are food, herbs, or minerals that increase urine […]
High Blood Pressure – Critical Facts About a Silent Killer, Part I
High blood pressure (hypertension) is indeed a silent killer. In a significaare no symptoms until you end up with a stroke, heart attack, eye disent number of cases there ase which may lead to blindness, or even chronic kidney disease leading to dialysis. Know the Critical Facts. Do you know what your blood pressure is […]
The Kidney and Nephron
Overview of how the nephrons in the kidney filter blood and reabsorb water and other molecules. Video Rating: 4 / 5
List of Foods That Help to Lower Cholesterol – Cholesterol and Hypertension Prevention
Hypertension is one of the common health issues across the globe. Through the years, the number of people, and the younger the age group of population that gets affected by this condition gets even more alarming. If you ask around whether they or anyone from their family have any history of hypertension, chances are most, […]
Home Remedy for High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure and how to live a heart-healthier life. Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of arteries. Blood is carried from the heart to all parts of your body in vessels called arteries. Blood pressure is recorded as two numbers–the systolic pressure (as the heart beats) over the diastolic pressure […]
New Treatment – Technique to Reduce High Blood Pressure/Hypertension
It is believed that hypertension is the main risk factor for premature death while a significant number of world’s population suffers from it. While most people know that it can lead to heart attack and stroke, probably not many people are aware of the fact that nerves situated in the kidney area have substantial influence […]
“Very disturbing findings” in chemical tests of Gulf residents — Bleeding from ears
Part II here: www.youtube.com Oil Spill Health Issues, KLFY, January 27, 2011: www.klfy.com [A] new report just out has revealed some very disturbing findings. … A blood study that was conducted on four males ages 3 to 43 and one female age 38 in December of last year. Subra says the results of those tests […]
Side Effects of Hypertension Drugs
Medications designed to help hypertension are advertised almost everywhere I look. Given the abundance of drugs available, I decided to do some research into what a person might expect while undergoing this type of therapy. Some of the side effects I’ve become acquainted with through the advertisements themselves as well as some investigation include “heartburn, […]
How To Treat Benign Hypertension
Benign Hypertension is a term used to distinguish the condition from the more aggressive and severe malignant hypertension. It is usually diagnosed when there are elevated blood pressure levels for a long period, which may be progressing at a very slow pace, and so any damage being caused may take many years to develop. If […]
Billy Preston & Syreeta – Born Again
Billy Preston & Syreeta – Born Again Billy Preston is one of several people sometimes referred to by outsiders as a “Fifth Beatle.” At one point during the Get Back sessions, John Lennon even proposed the idea of having him as the “Fifth Beatle” Preston played with The Beatles for several of the Get Back […]
The Causes and Effects of Hypertension
The state of having high blood pressure is also referred to as hypertension. You are a possible candidate for hypertension if your blood pressure is higher than 140/90 mmHg. Hypertension can originate from a lot of things. For one thing, improper diet with increased intake of fatty and high-cholesterol food can cause hypertension. Emotional disturbances […]
Hypertension – Cause and Treatment
Hypertension or high blood pressure does not cause people to have a short temper as some people may think. Actually, hypertension does not have any symptoms. Studies indicate that about one in three American adults have hypertension, but because there are no symptoms, about one in three of these people are unaware of it. If […]