High Blood Pressure

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Alvin Hopkinson

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posted 04/08/2009, comments (0)

Meditation and Biofeedback - Relaxing Ways to Control High Blood Pressure

Meditation Surprising results were noted in people with an established meditation program. They were able to lower their blood pressure, resting pulse and cholesterol level and they can now sleep more soundly. Hence, a professor from Harvard Medical School portrays meditation as the "relaxation response." There is an... Read more Chevron

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Wife need answers

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posted 03/09/2009, comments (2)

need some help with BP and taking Lisonoprel 40mg. Husband is 39 years old and he is having is heart beating really fast and everyone tells him he is ok. Need help i dont know what to do for him.

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Mark

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posted 03/06/2009, comments (5)

No insurance/job. What can I do?

I just went to take a physical for a new job. My BP was 190/121. I have been out of work for some time and doctors I have called require payment up front. Any ideas on how to lower this? I have my own cuff and it has been as high as 215/154. I walk daily and changed my diet and it is down to what was at the... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Charles Whitcomb

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posted 02/11/2009, comments (0)

Caloric Restrictions and Brain Function

Chronic imbalance between energy intake and energy use leads to chronic metabolic disease. Metabolic disease is the leading cause of death in Western society. In the heart and circulation this leads to high blood pressure, atherosclerosis and its consequences: heart attack and stroke. In the immune system we find increased risk... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Charles Whitcomb

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posted 02/02/2009, comments (0)

Hypertension and Congestive Heart Failure

Congestive heart failure (CHF) is one of the most common reasons for hospital admission in the United States and most Western European countries. The most common cause is coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction (heart attack). Hypertension and what is called hypertensive heart disease is next on the list. ... Read more Chevron

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