What is Hypertension? Hypertension, also called high blood pressure, is caused by the pressure due to excessive pumping of the heart..It is one of the leading causes of death in the world today. In addition to being a deadly condition, hypertension can also cause damage to vital organs like the liver, brains, kidneys and the […]
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Minerals in Drinking Water
There are two kinds of chemicals, inorganic and organic. There are about 115 inorganic elements that make up the earth’s surface. Inorganic minerals are referred to as salts or mineral salts. When these inorganic minerals are dissolved in water they are referred to as “total dissolved solids” or TDS. It is believed that mineral waters […]
Blood Pressure: Treatment for Elderly People
Does age in treating high blood pressure in elderly people make having in this treatment more difficult and is this age group more likely to have side effects from antihypertensive agents than their younger counterparts? In general, people in their 70s and older tolerate all drugs less well than younger people because their kidneys and […]
Causes of Sudden High Blood Pressure – The Silent Killer
Depending on your daily activity, your blood pressure constantly changes. Unpredictable causes of sudden high blood pressure can also be related to your mental status or even the time of the day. In most cases, if your blood pressure has been stable for most of your life, a sudden onset of high blood pressure measurements […]
Pregnancy and High Blood Pressure
Just because a woman has high blood pressure during her pregnancy doesn’t mean that the pregnancy will not proceed as normal and that there won’t be a healthy baby delivered. But the truth is that when a woman’s blood pressure is high during her pregnancy, it can be dangerous for both the mother and the […]
Understand Your Hypertension Classification
Stimulus from your body will create a change in your blood pressure. The interaction is complex and is between the kidneys, many different hormones, the nervous system, blood vessels, and the heart. There are many different circumstances that can lead to the change in stimulus and increase the blood pressure. On the other hand your […]
Coenzyme Q10 Benefits-Weight Loss-Gums-And More
Co-enzyme q10 is an antioxidant nutrient that is found in every cell. It helps the body produce energy within that cell, being a coenzyme for several mitochondrial enzymes. The mitochondria is where cellular energy production takes place. Unfortunately, like many of the things our bodies need to maintain top shape, it’s made less as we […]
High Blood Pressure: Initial Investigations
You may wonder why your high blood pressure was not diagnosed until you had to have a medical for your new insurance policy. This is probably because you had not had your blood pressure measured for some years. Like you, many people with high blood pressure have no symptoms at all. The only way to […]
Drugless Ways to Fight Hypertension
If you have hypertension, what factors are within your control? First, make sure that you’re not taking any drug that can increase your blood pressure. The usual culprits, as I mentioned earlier, are phenylpropanolamine and cortisone which can elevate blood pressure when taken in excess or for a long period of time. Mixing these drugs […]
Hypertension
Hypertension is a medical disorder in which the blood pressure is raised to high levels. It is one of the signs that an individual may have a stroke, heart attack, or heart failure. Some patients who have hypertension have been known to have aneurysms as well, and this can lead to serious kidney problems. The […]
The Dangers of Hypertension
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a condition of the heart that can cause many problems. Some people believe that hypertension is caused by people who are hyperactive, stressed or nervous. However, anyone can get high blood pressure. In order to deal with high blood pressure both for yourself and your loved ones, you need […]
Chronic Kidney Disease Diet – Find Out What Doctors Don’t Want You to Know About
Chronic kidney disease diet has become so popular nowadays simply because it has grown to be the trend in various races around the world. It is more prevalent in people nearing age 60 at about 40%, but kidney failure can show itself to people as young as 20. By experience, the youngest patient that I’ve […]
How to Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally With Drug Free Alternatives
High blood pressure is a serious condition that can be fatal if left untreated and yet medication to reduce hypertension can have serious side effects. While it is important that you follow your doctor’s advice, there are also many ways to naturally reduce blood pressure which over time may reduce your need for medications and […]