Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

For many that have suffered a heart attack, they are always on the edge worried that it may happen again. It almost feels like their body is a time bomb and they don’t know when it’s going to go off. The positive side is that people can become more positive about their life, that they [...]

Children that have hypertension are encouraged to engage in noncompetitive type physical activity to reduce their risk. This is targeted mainly at at those who have hypertension that are obese athletes and individuals with spinal cord injuries.  Lifestyle modifications including daily exercise and a well-balanced diet are advised. Those with blood pressure issues should be [...]

A recent study has shown that drinking alcohol even in moderate amounts can boost your blood pressure. people that have a genetic mutation that makes consuming alcohol difficult had lower blood pressure than regular or heavy drinkers.  people without this mutation who had about 3 drinks per day had  significantly higher blood pressure than those [...]

Besides May day, Cinco de Mayo and Memorial day, it’s high blood pressure awareness month. Hypertension is something that can go undetected for quite some time because it hits the very small vessels and capillaries first. Here are some things to watch out for if you suspect that you may have hypertension that could lead [...]

Reuters recently published an article about cardiac patients who suppressed rage. Those with heat disease are urged to take a careful look at how they handle their angry feelings. Those who suppress their anger triple their risk of having a heart attack or dying over the next 5-10 years. This does not mean that those [...]

British research has found that those with extremely variable blood pressure not just high blood pressure can have an increased risk of stroke. Many patients are under-diagnosed or under-treated for hypertension and the impact is often not recognized with routine doctor visits. Many clinical guidelines encourage doctors not to note variability and occasional high readings [...]

If you take medications for heart disease, be cautious about any herbs you may be taking at the same time. Studies have shown that some common herbal supplements may have harmful interactions with cardiovascular drugs. These supplements include St. Johns wort, garlic and ginko biloba. These herbs can also reduce or augment the potency of [...]