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Lisa Nelson

posted 06/01/2009, comment (1)

Eating Right on a Budget

Last week I spoke with an individual wanting to lose weight, but struggling to eat a healthy diet because she feels the "healthy" foods are too expensive. So, I shared some suggestions with her and thought I'd pass them on to you. Here are some tips about eating nutritiously when on a budget: 1. Skip the meat! Eat... Read more Chevron

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MikeG

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posted 05/27/2009, comments (2)

HD how to manage it.

Hey all, Well, I started my journey with heart disease i guess earlier than I thought. My first symptoms were elevated blood pressure and lack of wind. Then during a divorce I had chest pains, which caused me to get some tests, at which point I found out I had some problems. I didn't find out till much later, because of medical standards at the... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Nelson

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posted 05/26/2009, comment (1)

How to Use Flaxseed to Reduce Heart Disease

Flaxseed is a great diet addition if you are looking to reduce your risk for heart disease. Flaxseed is a rich source of omega 3 fatty acids, fiber, and phytochemical lignans. Flax is an option for individuals that dislike fish, but want to boost their intake of omega 3 fatty acids which are known to decrease heart disease... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/12/2009, comments (2)

Blood Pressure Throws a Curve: Lower May Not Be Better!

For the past several years, cardiologists have been beating the drum for lower blood pressure. We have all seen the studies and/or articles that have challenged the notion that the old cut-off of 140/90mmHg is too high for diagnosing high blood pressure. The medical community even went so far as to coin the new term "pre-hypertension"... Read more Chevron

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Melanie Thomassian

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posted 05/07/2009, comments (0)

Understanding the Causes and Effects of High Blood Pressure

If you've been told you have high blood pressure you should be thankful for a timely diagnosis. For many people their high blood pressure goes undiagnosed years, and this can be a very dangerous situation. Essential or primary hypertensionIt's thought that more than 9 in 10 people with high blood pressure have 'primary hypertension,'... Read more Chevron

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