Hypertension diets are commonly used to lower high blood pressure. Foods enriched in nutrients, mainly calcium, potassium, magnesium, protein and fiber are recommended to lower blood pressure. Decreasing salt and sodium enhanced foods are typically included in all hypertension diets. The key to hypertension diets are foods low fat foods and lean meats, to stop […]
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What Causes High Blood Pressure?
Is it normal that your blood pressure remains high although you are dieting and doing exercise? Many people believe that when they live healthy they can not get high blood pressure. But that is wrong. Fred is a firefighter and was always living pretty healthy. He is forty five and of normal weight but he […]
Hypertension Symptoms and Natural Hypertension Treatments
What is Hypertension? Hypertension, also called high blood pressure, is caused by the pressure due to excessive pumping of the heart..It is one of the leading causes of death in the world today. In addition to being a deadly condition, hypertension can also cause damage to vital organs like the liver, brains, kidneys and the […]
High Blood Pressure – Friend or Foe?
High blood pressure has become a household word as more and more people find either their heart or their arteries are not functioning as fully as capable. One thing is clear: these conditions are not a death sentence. High blood pressure does not mean just sitting on the couch and doing nothing. In most cases, […]
Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
Most of the times this pregnancy induced hypertension will not allow the mother to continue her daily routines. Hypertension due to pregnancy has affected some women. Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) also sometimes referred to as preeclampsia or toxemia occurs in about 5 to 10 percent of pregnancies. Chronic hypertension varies from PIH in that it […]
High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is measured in numbers based on the systolic and diastolic pressures of the blood. Systolic pressure measures the force in the arteries when the heart beats, while the diastolic pressure measures this force when the heart is at rest or relaxed. These measurements are shown in sequence from […]
Caffeine and High Blood Pressure
Does drinking too much caffeine raise your blood pressure? One might automatically think that it does, but you may be surprised to learn more. What Is Caffeine and Where Does It Come From? Caffeine is a mild stimulant found in coffee, tea, most soft drinks, and even chocolate. While caffeine is a stimulant similar to […]
Natural Ways to Lower High Blood Pressure – Do Herbal Remedies Work?
The number of people using natural ways to lower high blood pressure is on the rise. It’s easy to see why. Prescription drugs are too expensive to afford without health insurance. That’s probably a good thing! Blood pressure drugs are notorious for their bad side effects, including impotence, fatigue, insomnia, constipation, moodiness, and more. You’re […]
Hypertension Pressure Must Be Controlled
Are you one of the millions of people suffering with hypertension or high blood pressure? You might be and not even know it. The statistics are pretty depressing actually showing that nearly one third of the population of the United States suffers from hypertension pressure problems. In this article I will give you some tips […]
High Blood Pressure Can Be Cured Naturally
High blood pressure can be extremely dangerous if left untreated. It can lead to – heart attack, heart disease, kidney failure, stroke, congestive heart failure, aortic aneurysms, and peripheral artery disease. It can also be undetected with no symptoms until it’s too late. This is why it is referred to as the “silent killer”. Almost […]
Salt and High Blood Pressure
The K-Factor The American diet is loaded with too much salt and hypertension is the result of too much of this compound. Salt creates an imbalance factor scientist call the K-factor. The K-factor is the ratio of potassium to sodium in the diet. It’s a simple calculation anyone can make. A good book to read […]
Doctors Don’t Discuss These Natural Cures for High Blood Pressure
It is scientific knowledge that hypertension is caused either by stress or by the food that we eat. The usual cure is by taking medicines prescribed by doctors, which of course must be followed to immediately manage symptoms. But there are natural cures for high blood pressure that can be done while also taking medications. […]
Diet to Reduce High Blood Pressure – A Natural Hypertension Treatment with No Medication
Can a diet to reduce high blood pressure really cure hypertension with no medication? Yes and most people are unaware that their diet has an enormous impact on their high blood pressure points. In fact, you can naturally cure high blood pressure naturally with changing your diet, taking the correct vitamins, supplements, and minerals, and […]