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Lisa Nelson

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posted 10/04/2008, comment (1)

Lower Your Blood Pressure, Cut Sodium Intake

Too much sodium in your diet can contribute to high blood pressure and make your blood pressure treatment less effective. Sodium versus Table Salt First, let's clear up the confusion about the difference between sodium and table salt. Table salt is a combination of the two minerals sodium (Na) and chloride (Cl). ... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/29/2008, comments (2)

Blood Pressure Facts and Myths: A Heart Health Consumer Guide

We have heard it all before, "High blood pressure causes heart disease." The guidelines and treatments for high blood pressure (BP) have become so ingrained and commonplace that we take it for granted that it is being treated properly. But, like most health issues today, what we know about blood pressure has changed leaving many cases... Read more Chevron

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Alvin Hopkinson

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posted 09/01/2008, comment (1)

Stage Two High Blood Pressure: A Hypertension Emergency

In most cases, it is extremely difficult to detect hypertension because it reveals little to no symptoms. Therefore, people are generally unaware that they have been comprised by the disease. When you have reached Stage Two high blood pressure, it is severe and requires immediate medical attention. It is very important that you get into the habit... Read more Chevron

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Alvin Hopkinson

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posted 08/25/2008, comment (1)

Hypertension Control: How to Live Longer with High Blood Pressure

It is extremely unfortunate that so many Americans suffer with high blood pressure. With that being said, it is imperative that Americans are aware that hypertension is a major risk factor for other life-threatening diseases. Hypertension control is the ultimate way to prevent these diseases from claiming your life. Ideally,... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Charles Whitcomb

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posted 08/15/2008, comment (1)

High Blood Pressure Controversy: Wading Through the Muck

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a very common condition in Western civilization. It is strongly associated with stroke, dementia and heart attack. It is quite treatable. Yet many studies suggest that a third of the over fifty million Americans with hypertension aren't aware of their diagnosis, and another third are not being treated... Read more Chevron

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