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posted 10/19/2009, comments (0)

Is strength training bad for blood pressure?

Lifting weights can cause a temporary, but drastic blood pressure rise depending on the amount of weight you lift. Systolic blood pressure (top number) can increase up to 350-400 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure (bottom number) to 150 mm Hg even if your blood pressure is typically a normal healthy level of 120/80 or less. Long term high blood... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/30/2009, comments (0)

Lower Blood Pressure with Vegetarian Habits

You don’t have to follow a vegetarian diet to lower blood pressure; however, there is solid evidence consuming more vegetable protein will lower blood pressure. A recent study compared dietary intake of the vegetable protein glutamic acid and blood pressure. The diet study showed a higher intake of glutamic acid linked to a 1.5 to... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/19/2009, comments (0)

Use the DASH Diet to See Results in Just 2 Weeks

The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is an eating plan used to reduce blood pressure. Studies have shown dramatic results, in that the DASH diet can lower blood pressure in as little as 2 weeks! It's a diet reduced in total and saturated fat and rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy foods can significantly lower blood... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/31/2009, comments (8)

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Blood pressure results from excess fluid in the body or narrowing of the blood carrying veins. The above is known for more than 100 years now. The reason of the above is build up of acids and other wastes near the skin. The excess acids is the result of drinking water and fluids with or after meals and specially late night meals and then... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/13/2009, comments (2)

How Eating Flavonoids Everyday Will Help You Lower Blood Pressure

Flavonoids, also referred to as bioflavonoids, are a type of antioxidant found in fruits, vegetables, and certain beverages. The average dietary intake of flavonoids ranges between 50 to 800 mg per day, which is quite high compared to other dietary antioxidants, such as vitamin C (~70 mg), vitamin E (7-10 mg), and carotenoids (2-3... Read more Chevron

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