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Allison Bush

posted 08/20/2008, comment (1)

Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones Suffers Apparent Aneurysm

Stephanie Tubbs Jones, 58, suffered an apparent aneurysm Tuesday night that caused her to lose consciousness while driving, reported Politico. UPDATE: Reports confirm that Tubbs Jones died Wednesday. What's an aneurysm? Read "Aneurysms: What are They and Why Do They Occur?" According to reports, police pulled over Tubbs... Read more Chevron

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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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posted 05/11/2008, comments (0)

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Hi, I am a Montreal, Canada-based integrative health practitioner. I have worked very closely with a female patient over the last 5 years and have had very good success in helping her lower both her weight and blood pressure. I have documented her story in my newsletter called focus and I have posted an in-depth case study. Both... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/07/2008, comments (7)

question about true readings

I understand that a higher blood pressure (say, 135/80 and up) does more damage to blood vessels than the lower readings. My husband and I both, after sitting quietly, and taking it a few times (!) can get readings at home of about 125/75 or even lower to 110/70. The first reading after sitting down might be 137/80 or so. We both run around a lot... Read more Chevron

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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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