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Alvin Hopkinson

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posted 06/23/2009, comments (0)

Blood Pressure Treatment: Understanding the Necessity

High blood pressure can be lethal if it is not properly controlled. Many people are unaware they even have high blood pressure until it is too late. There are several serious side effects to high blood pressure, and if you do not regulate your blood pressure you could very well be signing your own death certificate. It is important that you follow... Read more Chevron

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Melanie Thomassian

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posted 06/08/2009, comments (2)

6 Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally

Today roughly 65 million Americans have hypertension. As we've been discussing recently, if left untreated this can lead to a number of problems including kidney damage, stroke, heart attack, and heart failure. If you've been diagnosed with high blood pressure, thankfully you can do something about it. Here are some of the nutrients and... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Nelson

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posted 05/17/2009, comments (0)

Does Garlic Really Lower Blood Pressure?

Health claims surrounding garlic are numerous. . .but are they true? Well, let me explain the reason behind why garlic can promote a lower blood pressure. Several research studies have found a link between the right type and amount of garlic and a lower blood pressure. In these studies, the average reduction in systolic... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Charles Whitcomb

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posted 02/11/2009, comments (0)

Caloric Restrictions and Brain Function

Chronic imbalance between energy intake and energy use leads to chronic metabolic disease. Metabolic disease is the leading cause of death in Western society. In the heart and circulation this leads to high blood pressure, atherosclerosis and its consequences: heart attack and stroke. In the immune system we find increased risk... Read more Chevron

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Dr. William Davis

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posted 01/08/2009, comment (1)

Thiazide Diuretics: A First-line Mistake?

Thiazide diuretics, like hydrochlorothiazide and chlorthalidone, are extremely popular medications, often regarded as first-line agents in treatment of blood pressure. When someone is first diagnosed with high blood pressure (hypertension), they are often first placed on a thiazide diuretic. Alternatively, thiazide diuretics are frequently added... Read more Chevron

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