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5 Ways to Lower High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is a serious condition even though you may have high blood pressure and feel just fine. Don't be deceived. That's why high blood pressure has the nickname the ‘silent killer'.   Here are five ways to lower high blood pressure by making dietary changes right now:   1. Decrease sodium intake   Sodium... Read moreChevron
posted 05/24/2011, comments (2)|
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Did you know dandelions can promote a lower blood pressure?

My 3 year-old daughter picks a bouquet of dandelions every chance she gets this spring, so when I opened one of my resource books today and stumbled across ‘Dandelions' I had to read further. Did you know there are several health benefits linked to dandelion? Let me share what I learned today   The Leaves - Diuretic & Potassium... Read moreChevron
posted 05/20/2011, comments (0)|
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10 Foods to Avoid with High Blood Pressure

With high blood pressure it's important you follow a diet low in sodium and low in fat (particularly saturated and trans fat). Here are some foods that should be on your "avoid" list as your work to manage your high blood pressure. 1. Pickles   Pickles are low calorie, which is great. However, they are loaded with sodium. One medium pickle... Read moreChevron
posted 01/17/2011, comments (0)|
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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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Broccoli, Blood Pressure, and Cancer - Did you eat your broccoli today?

A few years back researchers conducting an animal study linked glucoraphanin, a compound present in broccoli sprouts, to reduced blood pressure risk, cardiovascular disease, and stroke.   Researchers found broccoli sprouts to increase tissue antioxidant defense mechanisms, lower inflammatory response, and improve cardiovascular health. This... Read moreChevron
posted 10/26/2010, comments (0)|
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