Reasons For Having Your Blood Pressure Checked Regularly

If you are a hypertension sufferer and you know it, the chances are that you are controlling it by having your blood pressure checked regularly and adjusting your lifestyle accordingly. But statistics tell us that up to 30% of the sufferers worldwide are unaware that they are a victim of hypertension. There are many signs […]

Ways to Manage Hypertension

www.cardiofy.com Ways to Manage Hypertension Hypertension is defined as a sustained increase in systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 140 mmHg or greater and/or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 90 mmHg (millimeter of mercury) or greater. Major complications of untreated hypertension include Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Renal Failure, and Retinopathy. The following are the lifestyle modification necessary […]

The Blood Pressure Miracle by Frank Mangano

The Blood Pressure Miracle was written by Frank Mangano who is a self-educated, independent researcher in the field of alternative health. Frank discovered a method to lowering high blood pressure or hypertension in an all-natural way because of his strong desire to help his mother who was diagnosed to have high cholesterol in the early […]

Blood Pressure Medication – Foods That Do the Same As a Water Pill

  If you have high blood pressure or doctor diagnosed hypertension you may be put on a water to help lower your blood pressure. Water pills also are known as diuretics, function to remove sodium from the body. This occurs during urination. For some people this quite frequent and very inconvenient. Another drawback to this […]

The Blood Pressure Oracle – How Accurate is the Result of an Electronic Blood Pressure Monitor?

Quite often I have received letters with statements like “My doctor says that all digital machines are inaccurate and that only a doctor or an experienced nurse can take blood pressure accurately”. It is difficult to give an answer to such a statement without offending someone. There are still some people who believe that the […]

Is High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Dangerous? What Should You Do?

Hypertension is sometimes referred to as the “silent killer” by some physicians. Even mild hypertension will lower your life expectancy to some degree if you do not get treatment for it. If you have untreated severe hypertension, the disorder may shorten your life considerably. The reason hypertension is dangerous is that increased pressure in the […]

How to Take Blood Pressure : Blood Pressure Cuff Placement

A blood pressure cuff should be placed just above the elbow. Learn more about the placement of the blood pressure cuff and stethoscope with tips from a doctor in this free health video. Expert: Dr. Robin Terranella Bio: Dr. Robin Terranella has a medical degree from Bastyr University and has trained at Wu Hsing Tao […]