A recent study done shows that people who drank two cups of beet juice had lower blood pressure in about 60 minutes after drinking it. The study even showed that their blood pressure reached it’s lowest level in about two hours after drinking beet juice. Dr. Ahluwalia who conducted the research says that the nitrates [...]
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We know that chicken soup has been widely used as a remedy for colds, studies are now showing that it may help lower blood pressure too. Chicken soup contains collagen proteins that act in the same way as ACE inhibitors normally in medications. The study gave these proteins to rats and a significant prolonged blood [...]
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If you’re someone who uses a computer a lot, particularly a Mac, there is some software that tracks your blood pressure. It keeps track of your systolic and diastolic values, your heart rate and weight. It will create a chart and you can print it out for your doctor. You can use a trial version [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on October 9th, 2008 No Comments »
They call it the "silent killer" because symptoms can be hard to detect. It’s only when the disease reaches a critical stage do symptoms become visible. An advanced stage includes headaches, dizziness, fatigue and nosebleeds. In a very advanced stage there may be ringing in the ears, breathlessness, and seizures. Making sure you eat healthy, [...]
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The most common cardiovascular disease is hypertension. It affects almost one in three adults. If not properly checked or checked regularly it can be dangerous. People can do a lot by watching what they eat, getting regular exercise and practicing relaxation techniques. You should check into your family history to see if you may need [...]
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