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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Does Licorice Cause High Blood Pressure

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Hypertensive Licorice Lovers, Beware

By Alvin Hopkinson Health Expert

Many Americans suffer from the effects of high blood pressure everyday. More so, many of you are not only unaware that you have it, but you aren't aware of the simple changes that you can make in your life to deter or even cure it. Although high blood pressure and licorice is a particularly uncommon concept, it has been revealed that the herb causes blood pressure levels to increase.

 

Licorice, derived from a peeled or unpeeled dried root, is an herb that is effective against many illnesses or...

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