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Alvin Hopkinson

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posted 11/18/2008, comments (0)

Common Hypertension Complications

There are several hypertension complications that you should be aware of. Hypertension stresses the organs out within the body. The added stress often causes these organs to become worn down and are no longer able to work appropriately. The organs that suffer the consequences of the hypertension are also referred to as the target organs include... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/17/2008, comments (0)

Lower High Blood Pressure with Magnesium

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,... Read more Chevron

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Alvin Hopkinson

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posted 11/12/2008, comments (0)

How to Lower Blood Pressure with Lifestyle Changes

Treating high blood pressure usually includes medication prescribed by a doctor and a change in lifestyle. The actual treatment you are put on will depend on several factors. Among them are preexisting health conditions, existing medication, overall status of your health and medical history. Here are a few suggestions on how to lower blood... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/03/2008, comment (1)

High Blood Pressure Anxiety - How to Cope with It

Anyone suffering with high blood pressure has to make a great effort to live a healthy lifestyle. More so, any less effort can cause disruption in treatment and provoke additional medical complications. Although high blood pressure anxiety is not a direct cause for elevated blood pressure; if the episodes are frequent, it may cause extensive... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Charles Whitcomb

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posted 11/02/2008, comments (0)

Sodium and High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure has been related to salt intake for over two thousand years. Chinese physicians described "Hardening of the pulse" after excessive salt ingestion in their writings before the time of Christ. Salt restriction has been a cornerstone of hypertension management for a century, and diuretics (which increase sodium excretion through... Read more Chevron

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