High Blood Pressure - Our Experts

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Alvin Hopkinson

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An avid high blood pressure researcher in the area of natural rem

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posted 07/20/2008, comments (2)

5 Simple Steps to Reduce High Blood Pressure Without Medication

There have been many studies conducted in the attempt to decrease the number of deaths caused by high blood pressure. Coincidently, high blood pressure or hypertension is a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke. Unfortunately, physicians are constantly prescribing medications to individuals suffering from the condition in order... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Nelson

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posted 06/16/2008, comment (1)

High Blood Pressure: 9 Steps to Rein in Skyrocketing Numbers

If you live with high blood pressure, you're familiar with the side effects of anti-hypertensive medications. Fortunately, medications are not the only way to rein in high blood pressure. Lifestyle plays a key role. By altering some choices you make, you can avoid or reduce the need for... Read more Chevron

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Melanie Thomassian

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posted 02/25/2008, comments (0)

Do Soy Products Help Lower Blood Pressure?

Soy products are a regularly discussed and widely debated subject. If you haven't already tried them, you may be wondering if they really are beneficial. So, what exactly are soy products? Soy is a complete source of protein containing essential amino acids. They also contain high levels of polyunsaturated fats, fibre, vitamins, and... Read more Chevron

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Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH

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posted 02/25/2008, comments (0)

Teach your Kids Healthy Habits Now!

You may have heard about the "obesity epidemic" in the media. The risks appear to be even greater than ever. About a third of children and adolescents in the United States are overweight. As the prevalence of childhood risk factors increases so too will adult heart disease. Childhood obesity contributes to many of the adult risk... Read more Chevron

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Larry Weinrauch

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posted 01/07/2008, comment (1)

So you enjoy smoking do you?

Some people don't really enjoy the taste of their food. They like cleaning their curtains and clothing more than other people do. Some people even enjoy the little holes that the ash burns on their trousers. Perhaps you don't mind if someone flicks their ashes into the wind and they get into your eye. Maybe you even enjoy going into a... Read more Chevron

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