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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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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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High Blood Pressure and Heart Disease

It is normal for blood pressure to fluctuate throughout the day depending on your level of activity, stress, excitement, fear, etcetera. If your blood pressure stays consistently elevated you may be diagnosed with hypertension (high blood pressure). High blood pressure is known as the ‘silent killer' because you may have high blood pressure... Read moreChevron
posted 04/12/2011, comments (2)|
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My doctor scares me

I have a doctor I see thru a community clinic since I cannot afford regular insurance. I am 54 with diabetes and high blood pressure problems. Sometimes my blood pressure goes up to 240/130 at which time I head for the emergency room and waiti it out until my meds bring it down. Twice they would not go down so I checked in. After an hour in the ER... Read moreChevron
posted 03/05/2011, comments (0)|
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Memory Problems Linked to High Blood Pressure

Evidence linking high blood pressure to a decline in memory is stacking up. Here are just three studies that have found a connection. Study #1: In a 1999 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association researchers examined the relationship of blood pressure and change in cognitive function in the 3657 participants between 65... Read moreChevron
posted 02/23/2011, 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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