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What is Pulse Pressure?

What is pulse pressure and why are people talking about it? Pulse pressure refers to the difference between the systolic (top) and diastolic (bottom) blood pressure. If your blood pressure (BP) is 120/80, for instance, your pulse pressure is 120 - 80 = 40 mmHg. A pulse pressure of 40 mmHg is normal. Why does this matter?... Read more Chevron

posted 05/03/2010, comments (3)|

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Lisa Nelson, Health Pro

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62% Success Rate Lowering Blood Pressure with Combo Approach

I recently reviewed a paper written by Dr. Mark Houston, published in the Therapeutic Advances in Cardiovascular Disease. What Dr. Houston was very interesting and worth summarizing for you. Diet and High Blood Pressure The poor quality of the typical American diet has lead to rampant nutritional deficiencies related to... Read more Chevron

posted 04/19/2010, comment (1)|

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High Blood Pressure: Five Answers You Need to Know

High blood pressure is a serious condition that requires treatment. Here are answers to five frequently asked questions you need to know. What is high blood pressure? Blood pressure measures the force pushing against your artery walls when your heart beats and when it rests. The systolic pressure (top number) measures the... Read more Chevron

posted 02/18/2010, comment (1)|

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Thanks for this site, and thanks to everyone here.

I am 38 years old, and I have never had any kind of major health problem. I've always been in great health. A couple of weeks ago I went to an orthopedic surgeon who is a friend of mine for some shoulder pain and the nurse routinely checked my blood pressure which was 195/125. I made an appt. with a general practitioner and my... Read more Chevron

posted 04/26/2009, comments (0)|

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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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