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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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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
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)|
Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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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)|
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)|
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