Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

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 [...]

George Bakris, MD director of the University of Chicago hypertension center says that a particular adjustment called the Atlas Adjustment can significantly reduce blood pressure. He says it has the effect of two medications given in combination without adverse effects. The Atlas Adjustment helps with the blood flow to the arteries near the base of [...]

You have probably experienced this before, going to the doctor and they go to get the cuff to take your blood pressure and you feel your heart pounding. This is white coat syndrome or blood pressure that rises in response to the anxiety of visiting the doctor. The problem with this syndrome is that reading [...]

Studies have shown that people who sleep less than 5 hours a night are more prone to hypertension than those who sleep more and have uninterrupted sleep. In this article doctors are finding how underestimated the impact of insomnia is. They understand more about the association with depression and anxiety, but want to learn more [...]

The Resperate is a great tool for lowering your blood pressure. It’s easy to use and portable so you can use it anytime anywhere. You just follow along with the music and learn to control your breathing. If you’re looking for something to help lower your blood pressure without medications the Resperate lowers blood pressure effectively. In addition to [...]

Eating fish twice a week can reduce your risk and boost your immune system. If you’re not a fan of eating fish you can add flaxseed or fish oil to your diet. You can find flaxseed at most natural food stores. To get the best absorption the seeds need to be broken. You can run [...]

It can be hard to keep a routine of good health. Here are some simple and quick techniques for maintaining your health. Most days of the week yo should be doing 30 minutes of cardio, if you can’t do 30, talk a 10 minute walk just to get the blood flowing or take the stairs [...]

This article stated that 40 percent of people don’t even realize that they have high blood pressure. Nurses are asking people to take advantage of the testers at  local pharmacies whose readings are very accurate. They also suggest recording these readings to keep with them if they ever find themselves in the hospital. Nurses are [...]

I read an article about a study done on teenagers that found more than half of the 57 boys and girls tested had high blood pressure. The study says that it’s linked to high sodium foods, fast food and and lack of fruits and vegetables. The study showed a significant drop in blood pressure when [...]

A chief of nephrology at Hackensack University Medical Center has been using an experimental device for high blood pressure patients. It is surgically implanted and is similar to a pace-maker called the Rheos. Leads are placed on the cartoid arteries in the neck, they deliver low-level electrical stimulation that signals the brain to lower blood pressure. [...]