I am one of the unlucky Americans who experienced a mild stroke in the past two years. When it happened I woke up in the hospital feeling pretty cloudy and confused. What in the world just happened to me? Obviously, I was there for a reason but when the stroke hit me my first reaction […]
Posts with the Hypertension tag
Natural Blood Pressure Control – How to Control Hypertension With Natural Methods
High blood pressure, or hypertension, can be quite aptly referred to as the ‘silent killer’ because there are generally no symptoms or warning signs to indicate to you that you have a health problem. It may be a case of recognizing the symptoms of another health issue, that you will then find you also have […]
Hypertension and Alcohol – The French Connection
What exactly is the connection between alcohol and hypertension?? For a number of years it has been recognized that there is an increased incidence of hypertension in people with high alcohol consumption.? However it has also been noted that the French eat a diet containing as much as, if not more, fat than ours giving […]
Exercise to Help High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure has the distinction of being known as a silent killer. This is because people suffering from hypertension show may not show any outward signs of this ailment. And, whether it’s poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, stress or just some sort of genetic hiccup, the average American’s blood pressure is shooting higher and higher […]
TIPSS for Portal Hypertension
Portal hypertension can occur due to an increased resistance to flow at three levels (a) before the portal veins drains into the liver (b) within the liver due to changes in the liver tissue (Cirrhosis) and (c) due to a block on the veins that drains blood from the liver to the heart(Budd Chari’s syndrome) […]
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 […]
Naturally Cure Hypertension Without Medication – 3 Proven Methods to Lower Blood Pressure
One of the most highly diagnosed diseases out there is high blood pressure(hypertension). If left untreated, hypertension increases the strain on the heart and the arteries which in time can cause organ damage. Having high blood pressure increases ones risk of stroke, heart attack and heart failure. Leading a healthy lifestyle will lower your chances […]
Flaxseed – One of the Natural Cures For High Blood Pressure
People all over the world are currently suffering from the deadly disease known as hypertension and the scary fact is that many of them are not treating it with the respect it deserves. High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of death in the world today and it leads to a host of […]
Common Blood Pressure Medications For Stage 1 Hypertension
The National High Blood Pressure Education Program is an association that consist of professional, public, voluntary and federal agencies. This association has established guidelines with regards with the type of common blood pressure medication to be used to control your high blood pressure. There a huge number of drugs available that are used as common […]
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension Lawsuit
A Primary Pulmonary Hypertension Lawsuit is a lawsuit in which sufferers of Primary Pulmonary Hypertension or related heart-valve injuries are entitled to file in case they have been taking the Fen Phen drug. Such a lawsuit may also be filed on behalf of a Fen Phen injury victim seeking compensation for the great losses, physical […]
What Can I Do to Regulate My Blood Pressure?
This is a common question with many answers. However, if you go to your doctor, he will only give you one answer and that is to regulate your hypertension with his prescribed medications. If you ask your doctor for alternatives, he will simply state that these are the best medications to treat your disease. It’s […]
Symptoms of Pulmonary Hypertension
This short video featuring Gautam V. Ramani, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and cardiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center, presents an overview of pulmonary hypertension symptoms as well as the type of care patients should seek if they believe they are experiencing these symptoms. Related […]
Alternative Treatment For High Blood Pressure – A Healing Solution
High blood pressure has the unconscious ability to make life uncomfortable if not monitored or controlled. In most cases, for most people, the disease is solely managed by medication. As there are many contributing factors that may cause high blood pressure, medical experts are concentrating on identifying and promoting the alternative treatment for high blood […]