High Blood Pressure Expert Alvin Hopkinson shares High Blood Pressure management news and commentary at HighBloodPressureConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150 http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150 http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/34442/simple Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:01:00 -0400 Alvin Hopkinson There have been many studies conducted in the attempt to decrease the number of deaths caused by high blood pressure. Coincidently, high blood pressure or hypertension is a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke.   Unfortunately, physicians are constantly prescribing medications to individuals suffering from the condition in order to reduce the blood pressure and slow down the long-term effects. Most people aren't aware, however,... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/34442/simple http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/33699/blood Sun, 13 Jul 2008 11:40:00 -0400 Alvin Hopkinson During any type of medical visit, there are four main vital signs that are routinely monitored by the medical professionals. These vital signs assist the healthcare providers with detecting and monitoring potential medical problems. One of the vital signs monitored by the physician is the pulse rate. The pulse rate and high blood pressure are significant in that the rate of the pulse is firm and strong if your blood pressure is not... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/33699/blood http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/32980/allies Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:45:00 -0400 Alvin Hopkinson Although medication has been the most popular form of treatment to combat high blood pressure, studies have introduced effective home remedies as an alternative solution. Reducing your blood pressure is essential as it may lead to heart attack, kidney disease or stroke; the three major health diseases resulting from hypertension.  Therefore, it would be beneficial to use herbs and vitamins for HBP in order to slow down the constricting of... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/32980/allies http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/32334/blood Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:20:00 -0400 Alvin Hopkinson   Many people are not aware of the impact that diet has on high blood pressure.  In addition to prescribed medication, an individual suffering from hypertension must implement a healthy eating plan in their daily routine.  The dietary plan recommended by the National Health Institute is extremely comprehensive in that it suggests impairing foods to avoid with high blood pressure and how your body is affected.   Eating... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/32334/blood http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/31733/risks Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:50:00 -0400 Alvin Hopkinson Hypertension is a potentially life-threatening disease that affects 1 out of every 3 adults in the United States alone. More so, the disease is often prominent in women that are pregnant. Factually, 1 out of every 14 pregnant women is affected by Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH). Although the specified condition may frequent any pregnant woman, there are women who are more at risk. Therefore, every pregnant woman must be proactive and follow... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/31733/risks http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/30018/safely Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:46:00 -0400 Alvin Hopkinson Exercise and losing weight are two things that can be done to naturally treat hypertension. Recently, new guidelines were released that highlight the importance of exercise in reducing high blood pressure.   Exercising for 30 minutes at moderate intensity to get your heart pumping up to 70 to 85 per cent of your maximal rate on most, or preferably all, days of the week is recommended for people with hypertension. The 30 minutes of... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/30018/safely http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/27625/eating Mon, 12 May 2008 12:37:33 -0400 Alvin Hopkinson Hypertension is considerably dangerous and must be managed appropriately to alleviate further damaging medical conditions.  On most occasions, physicians describe medication to control and lower high blood pressure.    Unfortunately, the medications sustain excruciating and annoying side effects.  Research indicates that there are a variety of foods for high blood pressure that can both reduce the risk of developing... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/27625/eating http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/26425/blood Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:25:59 -0400 Alvin Hopkinson You will be surprise at how many of the food we normally eat are high blood pressure natural remedies. They can be found in your kitchen!Bananas: Studies have proven that banana can help to lower blood pressure. Three to four servings of potassium-rich fruits and vegetables are needed daily for an average person. It is believed that by increasing this amount by two fold can benefit your high blood pressure condition. Other fruits that work... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/26425/blood http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/25863/common Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:25:38 -0400 Alvin Hopkinson 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 blood pressure medications (Antihypertensives). Each of the different medication has its own... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/25863/common http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/25355/high Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:39:00 -0400 Alvin Hopkinson There are high blood pressure treatments available that do not require you to be on medication. It is important to control high blood pressure as to prevent other diseases such as strokes. Listed below are some of the more crucial high blood pressure treatment and they are effective in lowering your blood pressure. Moreover, they are easy to be implemented. Normal blood pressure for adults is 120/80 or below. However, if it is within the range... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/25355/high