Minerals are considered necessary to the nutrition and function of the human body. They are iron, calcium, phosphorus, sulphur, chlorine, sodium, magnesium, iodine, copper, cobalt, manganese, molybdenum and zinc. Collectively they make up 4% to 5% of the body weight. There is enough lime (calcium) in an adult to whitewash a good size basement; enough […]
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Lower High Blood Pressure Naturally – Simple Things That Can Help You Deal With Hypertension
Hypertension or having an abnormally high blood pressure levels can be risky for your health. Indeed, with your blood circulation being affected, hypertension can be deadly. However, you have to keep in mind that there are simple things that you can do to lower high blood pressure naturally, and by following these tips and simple […]
Blood Pressure – Control it Or Suffer the Consequences
High blood pressure can cause you all kinds of problems if you are not careful to take care of it. What is it exactly? It is the buildup of high levels of sodium in your blood which makes it hard for the heart to carry blood to the necessary parts of your body. This can […]
Effective Techniques That Can Decrease Hypertension
If you are looking to decrease your hypertension, following these simple techniques is a good place to start in order to live a prolonged and happy life. Pay attention to your diet – Many foods have hidden ingredients and high levels of salt that you would not notice unless you read the packaging carefully. Salt […]
Healthy Eating Tips : Healthy Eating: Sodium & Potassium
Modern diets contain too much sodium and not enough potassium. Learn more about getting proper sodium and potassium levels with tips from a certified nutritionist in this free health video. Expert: Ken Babal Bio: Ken Babal is a certified nutritionist. He now has his own private practice. Filmmaker: Nili Nathan
Drinking Water – Does it Lower Blood Pressure?
Sometimes when reading tips for reducing blood pressure, drinking water is recommended. However, authority websites including the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute and the Mayo Clinic do not mention drinking water, when discussing treatments and lifestyle changes for hypertension. Why should some articles say that drinking water lowers blood pressure? The idea that drinking […]
Richard Moore, MD, PhD, Diuretics lower blood pressure by excreting sodium
fatnews.com Hi, this is Larry Hobbs @ FatNews.com. Why not just stop over-consuming sodium instead? Americans consume 4000-5000 mg of sodium per day because of processed foods, but only need 100-400 mg per day. This is an excerpt from a letter by Richard Moore, MD, PhD dated August 31, 2009. Hi, this is Larry Hobbs […]
Hold the Salt – Why do you need a reduced sodium diet?
www.ncpad.org Gillian Goodfriend, our registered dietitian explores the benefits of consuming a reduced sodium diet. Learn about how to make the most informed food choices at the grocery store and when dining out.
NACDD Applauds New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene for Sodium Reduction Initiative
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) January 29, 2009 The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) commends the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene for its efforts to reduce salt intake, which can significantly reduce blood pressure. High blood pressure – a common result of excessive salt intake – causes cardiovascular disease, the nation’s […]
3 Tips For Reducing High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is getting more and more common these days. I am going to give you some tips that will help you lower your blood pressure and tips that will help you keep your blood pressure down. Below you are going to find tips for reducing blood pressure that are easy to implement in […]
High Blood Pressure and Diet – Preventing Hypertension Through a Diet Low in Sodium and Fats
Hypertension refers to the increase in blood pressure. It is a chronic medical condition leading to damages in your major organs like the kidneys, heart and even the brain. Previously, the condition was only common among the older population. However, with the prevalence of deleterious lifestyle choices such as smoking, poor diet and decreased physical […]
Sodium and Potassium Imbalance Can Cause Hypertension
People develop hypertension or high-blood pressure for several reasons. It may be in the genes or due to a kidney disorder as well as stress related factors. The most common causes however are due to dietary intakes that result to excessive salt in our body. Excessive salt intakes will result to an imbalance between sodium […]
Essential Minerals – A Critical Part of Your Body’s Requirements
Minerals are inorganic substances which exist naturally in the earth, many of which are critical to the growth and production of bones, teeth, hair, blood, nerves and skin. These minerals are known as “essential” nutrients, which are: calcium, chromium, copper, fluorine, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium and zinc. We need significant […]