I grew up thinking that science was perfect and we knew about all of the vitamins we needed to survive. We would one day make a pill that gave us all of those vitamins and then we could eat whatever we wanted and still be healthy. Vitamin research was very important earlier in the century. […]
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Swollen Tongue and Angioedema Due to ACE Inhibitor Blood Pressure Medication
High blood pressure medication is very commonly prescribed by doctors. Some medications carry more risk of side effects than others. ACE inhibitor drugs like lisinopril and enalapril are used all over the world. One of the main side effects of these drugs is swelling of the lips and throat – called angioedema in medical language. […]
Low Blood Pressure – Why is Your Blood Pressure Low?
Why is your blood pressure low? As a doctor with an interest in the subject, I’m often asked if a low blood pressure is normal or if such a reading indicates some abnormal process in the body? In fact – it can be difficult to precisely define what we mean by low BP. It all […]
Diabetes Food Pyramid-Good Planning Tips
Diabetes Food Pyramid-Good Planning Tips Article by Bryon Zirker WHAT IS DIABETES? WHY DO WE NEED TO SLASH DOWN OUR SUGAR INTAKE? We might not enjoy our favorite sweet product if this major ingredient of sugar is not found in our favorite junk food of choice.Following a Diabetes Food Pyramid would likely be recommended.When glucose […]
Treating Hypertension with Excercise
People with hypertension are three times more likely to have a heart attack, five times more likely to develop heart failure, and eight times more likely to suffer a stroke than people with normal blood pressure. The problem with high blood pressure is that nearly one third of the folks who have it do not […]
Silent Stroke Caused by High Blood Pressure
The work of Australian researchers, published in the July 28, 2009 issue of the journal Neurology, offers a somber warning. That those over 60 who have high blood pressure are likely to experience what’s known as a “silent stroke” caused potentially by high blood pressure and not even know it. Despite the name, these types […]