Monday, February 13, 2012

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mike

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I had struggled to keep my BP down.  I recieved a blood pressure log for a gift from a family member. They said they got the blood pressure log off amazon.  I used it to keep track of my Blood pressure. as it started to come down I recorded the numbers a few times a week.  I am a visual person so looking at the log and... Read moreChevron
posted 12/27/2010, comments (0)|
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Are Omega 3’s Really Beneficial or Not?

Research can make deciding what you need to do to promote heart health so confusing. There are two new studies showing contradictory results when it comes to omega 3 fatty acids and cardiovascular disease risk.   Let's talk about each and what you need to take away from the results.   Study #1   Researchers compared the heart... Read moreChevron
posted 12/15/2010, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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Effectively Lower Blood Pressure with Aerobic AND Resistance Training

A new study was published this past October 2010 in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research evaluating the impact of resistance training versus aerobic training on arterial blood flow.   Research to date has shown a significantly lower arterial distensibility (AD) after resistance training, but a higher AD after aerobic exercise.... Read moreChevron
posted 12/03/2010, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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Lower Blood Pressure with Salt Substitutes

Many times a diet high in sodium in linked to hypertension. By reducing the sodium content of your diet you'll promote a lower blood pressure. Salt substitutes can plan a useful role as you work to cut back on the sodium in your diet. What are salt substitutes?   Salt substitutes are foods low in sodium, but that still provide the flavor... Read moreChevron
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My high blood pressure reading 185/ 105

My high blood pressure reading 185/ 105 do I need medical attention right away? anyone,  pleased let me know. Thank you.
posted 11/08/2010, comments (0)|