High Blood Pressure Expert Lisa Nelson 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/63485 http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/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/63485 http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/94849/tips Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:57:00 -0500 Lisa Nelson Are you the cook for your holiday festivities? If so, here are a few tips you can use to help you stick with your heart healthy goals this holiday season while making healthier options for those around you.   Now, this doesn't mean you have to sacrifice the flavors you love! I'm not suggesting you tamper with your favorite family recipe that's been passed down through the generations; however, you can modify newer recipes to better... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/94849/tips http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/91136/blood Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:02:00 -0400 Lisa Nelson Lifting weights can cause a temporary, but drastic blood pressure rise depending on the amount of weight you lift. Systolic blood pressure (top number) can increase up to 350-400 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure (bottom number) to 150 mm Hg even if your blood pressure is typically a normal healthy level of 120/80 or less. Long term high blood pressure is linked to arterial endothelial dysfunction. The endothelium is the inner lining of your... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/91136/blood http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/88719/habits Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:28:00 -0400 Lisa Nelson You don’t have to follow a vegetarian diet to lower blood pressure; however, there is solid evidence consuming more vegetable protein will lower blood pressure.   A recent study compared dietary intake of the vegetable protein glutamic acid and blood pressure. The diet study showed a higher intake of glutamic acid linked to a 1.5 to 3 mm Hg decrease in systolic blood pressure (top number) and 1.0 to 1.6 mm Hg decrease in diastolic... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/88719/habits http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/83472/weeks Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:02:00 -0400 Lisa Nelson The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is an eating plan used to reduce blood pressure. Studies have shown dramatic results, in that the DASH diet can lower blood pressure in as little as 2 weeks! It's a diet reduced in total and saturated fat and rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy foods can significantly lower blood pressure.   HOW TO FOLLOW THE DASH DIET   Serving Sizes and Choices To help you... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/83472/weeks http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/78161/eating Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:27:00 -0400 Lisa Nelson Flavonoids, also referred to as bioflavonoids, are a type of antioxidant found in fruits, vegetables, and certain beverages. The average dietary intake of flavonoids ranges between 50 to 800 mg per day, which is quite high compared to other dietary antioxidants, such as vitamin C (~70 mg), vitamin E (7-10 mg), and carotenoids (2-3 mg).   Flavonoids are a hot topic because of their reported antiviral, anti-allergy, antiplatelet (blood... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/78161/eating http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/71289/garlic Sun, 17 May 2009 15:07:00 -0400 Lisa Nelson Health claims surrounding garlic are numerous. . .but are they true?  Well, let me explain the reason behind why garlic can promote a lower blood pressure.    Several research studies have found a link between the right type and amount of garlic and a lower blood pressure.  In these studies, the average reduction in systolic (top number) blood pressure was ~5-8 mm Hg.  The studies do show a reduction in diastolic... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/71289/garlic http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/69792/blood Tue, 05 May 2009 11:20:03 -0400 Lisa Nelson A few weeks ago I worked with an individual taking drastic steps to lower cholesterol and reduce heart disease risk. One of the changes she made was to cut dairy intake.  I was concerned about this approach and why she believed this was an appropriate step to lower cholesterol levels.  I want to make sure you're not confused about the role of dairy and calcium when it comes to heart health, specifically lowering blood... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/69792/blood http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/49923/weight Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:07:00 -0500 Lisa Nelson When you think of celery, you probably immediately think "diet" and snacking on carrots and celery instead of the food you really crave!   Well, celery does much more for your heart than simply trimming your waistline.  A Chinese study found blood pressure to fall significantly in 14 out of 16 individuals with high blood pressure when they were given celery.   Exactly how celery works to lower blood pressure is not completely... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/49923/weight http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/48705/blood Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:49:00 -0500 Lisa Nelson If you have high blood pressure, your MD has probably discussed with you sodium, potassium, and calcium as part of your treatment plan; however, the role of magnesium is often overlooked.   Magnesium is a critical player in maintaining normal blood pressure levels, as well as muscle and nerve function, blood sugar regulation, bone health, and immune system maintenance.       How Magnesium Regulates Blood... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/48705/blood http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/46014/heart Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:51:00 -0400 Lisa Nelson I read some interesting research lately that I want to share related to chicken and blood pressure.   We know that blood pressure is a significant risk fact for heart disease and stroke.  It's estimated that around 1 billion people worldwide live with high blood pressure.  Being able to control high blood pressure through food selection is very important.   The collagen in chicken is being researched for use as a blood... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/46014/heart