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Are You Consuming Enough Potassium?

If you have high blood pressure, one of the most important nutrients to increase in your diet is potassium.   If you've looked into the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) you'll see that it is extremely high in fruits and vegetables. This is partly due to fruits and vegetables being rich sources of potassium . . . among... Read moreChevron
posted 01/25/2012, comments (0)|
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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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White, Brown, or Wild – Which type of rice should you be using?

There are several different varieties of rice. Most people were raised eating white rice and continue to do so. However, the different types of rice provide different nutritional benefits. Let's look specifically at white rice, brown rice, and wild rice.   White Rice   White rice has been milled so that the husk, bran, and germ are... Read moreChevron
posted 01/22/2012, comments (0)|
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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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What May Cause High Blood Pressure?

There are times it is normally for the heart to beat harder, such as if you are out hiking and encounter a bear. Your blood pressure will jump so larger levels of oxygenated, nutrient rich blood is sent through your system and you are able to react. All part of the flight or fight response.   When you are diagnosed for high blood pressure... Read moreChevron
posted 01/10/2012, comments (0)|
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Caring for stroke

Hello - I have questions and cannot seem to set up a page related to being a caretaker for a stroke victim .. so i need a bit of direction as posting on the MS site isn't going to get me some relief .. Thanks
posted 12/28/2011, comments (0)|
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US GOVT does not want to reveal the blueprint of the Lab-bred Bird flu

The decision of the US government about keeping the blueprint of the Lab-bred bird flu in a closet is debatable. The blueprint is not disclosed in fear of it being taking reference from it and misusing it. On the other hand, NIH and others are worried about it impeding research works if left unpublished.   The H5N1 virus has been truly... Read moreChevron
posted 12/27/2011, comments (0)|
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