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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
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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
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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
posted 02/02/2009, comment (1)
My husband is worrying me
Hello everyone. My husband was dx with high blood pressure back in Nov or so. His pressure was 155/110. Yeah I know! The doc said that is was high and looked back and said it had been high in the past but he was always sick those times. he gave him an ACE med to start taking and had to go for blood work. I will add that the... Read more
