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HeartHawk

HeartHawk

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Heart Health Consumer Advocate
posted 10/17/2008, comments (0)

Distilling Clarity from Confusion: Blood Pressure, Heart Disease and Diabetes

In a recent sharepost I discussed lowering blood pressure (BP) and mentioned the new guideline from the National Health, Lung, and Blood Institute of lowering BP to under 120/80 mmHg. As of late, the most recent advice has simply been, "Lower is better!"  Epidemiological studies seem to support this idea noting that those who start with lower... Read moreChevron
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Dr. William Davis

Dr. William Davis

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Heart Disease Specialist
posted 05/27/2008, comments (2)

Melatonin: Natural Supplement to Lower Blood Pressure?

Melatonin is a sleep hormone, produced by the pineal gland seated deep inside the brain, as well as other parts of the body, such as the gastrointestinal tract. For years, melatonin has been recognized as a regulator of circadian rhythms, the natural cycle of sleep and wakefulness that has allowed humans to inhabit the earth in phase with the... Read moreChevron
thornyrose
posted 04/25/2007, comment (1)

Took the power chair out one last time

Took the power chair out one las time and won't do it again.  This was saturday, not so busy, but I crossed a street to come home and the chair slowed down and nearly stopped.  I wouldn't mind so much, its done that before, but what really scared me was the little red car that was heading right for me.  It didn't slow down, it... Read moreChevron

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