Hypertension or high blood pressure has become a common problem for modern man. Modern lifestyle habits, nature of work, lack of exercise and poor dietary habits are some of the factors which are leading to hypertension in the present generation. A persistent high pressure increases the risk of a heart attack, stroke or congestive heart […]
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What Food To Eat For High Blood Pressure Management
High blood pressure, the force with which blood is pumped through the body by the heart, affects an estimated 73 million American adults in the United States alone. While it can be a potentially deadly condition, it can be managed. While your doctor can prescribe medication for you to help lower your it, a change […]
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 […]
Natural Tips for Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension
Pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) is described as a hypertensive condition women have while pregnant. Essentially, their blood pressure shoots up, there’s water retention and protein is in the urine. The medical term for this is toxemia or preeclampsia. The actual cause of PIH is not known but who is at risk may provide doctors with […]