In general blood pressure is the amount of blood the heart pumps and the resistance the arteries give to the normal flow of blood. High blood pressure is caused by narrowing of the arteries and the increased pumping pressure of the blood. According to the National heart and lung institute high blood pressure affects everyone […]
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How To Dramatically Decrease Your Blood Pressure
Having high blood pressure (otherwise known as hypertension) is a serious and very common disease. Approximately one out of four Americans have it. This put a huge strain on the health system because if your blood pressure cannot be controlled, it may develop into other serious diseases such as kidney disease, stroke and heart disease. […]
Kidney Disease and Diabetes in the Elderly
The kidneys are two fist-shaped organs located on either side of the spine. They filter your blood in order to rid the body of impurities that can cause damage to your body. Kidneys also work to control blood pressure and produce hormones critical to bodily function. Kidneys are comprised of smaller structures called nephrons which […]
Managing Your Gout Hypertension Risk
A gout friendly diet can be very beneficial when treating and preventing recurrent gout attacks, but can a special diet do anything for related gout hypertension? It certainly can. Diet and lifestyle change are the two best treatment methods for a person who suffers from both gout and high blood pressure. Despite the fact that […]
Blood Pressure Medications And Thier Side Effects
Lotrel is an ACE inhibitor and calcium channel blocker that relaxes blood vessels and facilitates better blood flow by widening the blood vessels.As an ACE inhibitor, Lotrel converts enzymes and works to reduce water retention. Blood pressure is also reduced with this medication. Because of side effects Lotrel is only used for hypertension when less […]