It is estimated that no less than 600 million people worldwide are affected by hypertension. Described as a ‘silent killer’ hypertension causes 5 million premature deaths each year (World Health Organisation) and the numbers are rising. There are two kinds of hypertension: primary hypertension, which cannot be attributed to any one thing, and secondary hypertension, […]
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What is Angina (Heart Basics #3)
Over 6 million Americans suffer from the angina, yet many people have never even heard the term. Let’s look at what angina is.Watch More Health Videos at Health Guru: www.healthguru.com
Differentiating Heartburn from Angina Symptoms
www.megavista-health.com You may have heard these conditions referred to collectively as “heartburn angina symptoms,” but don’t be mislead. The two are totally different conditions involving completely separate organ systems. Distinguishing between ordinary heartburn and angina symptoms can be difficult, yet its extremely important. While heartburn is typically merely a nuisance, angina can be a sign […]
Calcium-Channel Blockers For Hypertension
All hypertensive patients who are undergoing an anti-hypertensive treatment agree on one goal – and that is to lower their high blood pressure. One of the controversial medications is the calcium-channel blockers. Calcium-channel blockers, or sometimes referred to as calcium blockers, have been around lately in the field of anti-hypertensive drugs. Debates recently have stirred […]
Lower Blood Pressure With 6 Natural Foods
So you want to take the natural route of lowering your blood pressure? That’s not a bad choice, prescription medications can have dangerous side effects and throw your whole body out of whack. So what are the power house foods that will lower your blood pressure? Bananas- They are loaded with potassium, and potassium works […]