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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 with the mutation who drank small amounts or not at all. High blood pressure affects more than a billion adults worldwide and can lead to stroke, heart failure, heart attack and kidney failure. Limiting your alcohol consumption seems to be necessary for those who are at risk for high blood pressure

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A Recent article published in the journal "Circulation" shows that those that eat processed meats have a significantly higher risk of developing heart disease and diabetes. The study covered more than one million people from 10 different countries. It was found that eating 2 ounces of processed meat each day resulted in a 42% increase in the risk of heart disease and a 19% increase in the risk of diabetes. The researchers concluded that it is the processed salt and chemical additives in the processed meat that caused the issues. Sodium nitrite is a poison that is in most processed meats used as a color fixer. It makes dead gray meat look red and fleshy. It seems that only those ...

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According to a recent study by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health in Helsinki people who put in long hours at work increase their risk of dying from heart disease and heart attack. The study showed that people who work three or more hours of overtime in a day have a 60% increased risk of heart-related problems. Researchers are not clear as to why working overtime increases the risk but they speculate that those that choose to work overtime may be those with a so-called type A personality. These personality types are more aggressive, competitive, tense and time conscious. It is also a possibility that people who have more freedom over work-related decisions may have a lower risk of heart ...

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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 to high blood pressure. if you're vision is blurred it could be a retinal blood vessel leak. If you have trouble with your kidneys it could be from damage in the small vessels which could lead to kidney disease. If not attended to high blood pressure can become chronic. There are things that you can do to reduce your blood pressure like losing weight, managing ...

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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 who suppress their anger should be having angry outbursts.  These people really need to find positive ways to channel their anger or get help in resolving their issues with anger. Anger can choke the blood flow in the heart and can lead to abnormal heart rhythms which can increase the risk of heart disease. Many of these people have a hard time expressing their negative ...

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Recently public health experts have been urging the Food and Drug Administration to force food makers to cut out the hidden salt that are in their food products. Americans eat almost 1.5 teaspoons of salt a day which is more than double of what we actually need. This is enough salt to increase the risk of high blood pressure and other health problems. Most of the sodium in foods come from those that are processed. The FDA has not decided on whether to regulate the sodium levels but a spokesman  said that no options were off the table. One in three US adults has high blood pressure which is a leading cause of strokes, heart attacks, and kidney failure. On ...

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The heart and the Earth are similar by being fragile and susceptible to demise if not taken care of properly. However, there are things that you can control to boost your heart health and help out the Earth. You can start but doing your exercise outdoors. Walking, hiking, bicycling are great ways to stay in shape and can be modes of transport instead of driving a car. Take a break from technology even if it's for a short period of time. Give yourself some time to relax and unwind and you will be conserving energy while you do. By buying and eating organic foods you will be doing your body a great service and not contributing to the pesticides found ...

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For controlling your hypertension, there are two effective yoga exercises that helps lower the blood pressure: Inverted yoga and rhythmic breathing. Take some time to practice these, it may take some time but will really be beneficial to teach your body to relax and calm your mind. Inverted yoga reverses the action of gravity on the body. The most profound changes brought about by inverted yoga is in circulation. In inverted poses, legs and abdomen are placed higher than the heart. Lengthen up through the legs and keep them very active so your spine opens and the entire body is actively involved in the pose. One of the reasons for this is simply because the force of gravity is reversed and ...

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It's no secret that health and physical fitness are important and crucial things to think about, but we can get carried away with counting calories, nutrients, miles, and reps. We need to simplify and go back to basics. Our diet should really be consisted of only whole, unprocessed foods. Metas, plants, fruits and nuts. The best exercise is that of natural full body movements, sprinting, walking, lifting heavy things, swimming, climbing. You'll be amazed at how following these simple rules can show almost immediate results. You'll begin to lose weight, leaving muscle behind. Your tastes change and you will not be craving sugars and fats. You will notice that you don't need carbs like potatoes, grains and beans to feel ...

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It's not a secret that what you eat has a lot of bearing on how well your body functions. In order to help reduce the risk of heart disease, changing your eating habits may greatly reduce that risk. Add more fruits, vegetables and whole grains to your daily meals. Look for foods that are low in fat, carbs and low in saturated fats. limit your sodium intake especially table salt, try alternative no salt seasonings. Start out with small portions when eating meals you may find that it's plenty and you don't need seconds. Avoid fried foods and if you can't give up meats look for organic free range meats and bake or broil them. You want to still enjoy ...

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