Health Expert Alvin Hopkinson shares health management news and commentary at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/35150/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/35150/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/35150/index http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/82332/hyper Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:24:00 -0400 Alvin Hopkinson A person suffering from a heart or lung disorder is liable to experience high blood pressure. The walls of the blood vessels and arteries located in the lung area tend to constrict due to a primary disorder, hence the patient becomes doubly afflicted as he develops hypertension. The occurrence of hypertension in these cases is known as pulmonary hypertension (PHT) because it affects the supply of blood in the lungs.   In this case, the... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/82332/hyper http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/76991/celery Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:05:00 -0400 Alvin Hopkinson A vegetarian's diet usually has plenty of vitamins A and C, magnesium, calcium, fiber polyunsaturated fat, complex carbohydrates and potassium. The presence of all of these may be the key why vegetarians have lower incidence of hypertension and cardiovascular disease.   A significant part of their vegetarian diet is celery, wherein scientific researches support its ability to control elevations in blood pressure. Can celery really be that... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/76991/celery http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/75056/blood Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:05:00 -0400 Alvin Hopkinson 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 the high blood pressure treatment your doctor suggests to you.   Although, the above words... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/75056/blood http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/74350/blood Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:20:00 -0400 Alvin Hopkinson Fats in our diet are also important since they provide the energy to help us keep our body temperature and protect some of our body tissues and organs. They are also important in the absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.   However, we have to distinguish between saturated fats and polyunsaturated fats in as much the former tends to increase blood cholesterol levels while the latter, the polyunsaturated fats tend to... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/74350/blood http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/71737/blood Thu, 21 May 2009 21:01:00 -0400 Alvin Hopkinson No amount of medicines can cure high blood pressure but it can get rid of the symptoms as well as restore the normal blood pressure level. This is the same with herbs when taken as a medication especially when treating high blood pressure.   One of the oldest known herbs that is used in treating high blood pressure is ginseng. Ginseng acts as a modern tranquilizer by reducing stress related anxiety. Unlike traditional medicines whose... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/71737/blood http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/70523/blood Tue, 12 May 2009 12:15:00 -0400 Alvin Hopkinson People under emotional stress especially during physical injury are required to take vitamin B-complex to feel more relaxed. Experts often relate the B-complex vitamins as the stress relievers and doctors prescribed them particularly for patients who feel depressed.   To rule out  the deficiency in B-complex, a daily supplement is needed to preclude stress symptoms such as depression and insomnia. When the body is relaxed, the... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/70523/blood http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/69901/blood Fri, 08 May 2009 08:24:00 -0400 Alvin Hopkinson When you take a multivitamin and mineral supplement, your are already supplying your body with nineteen vitamins and minerals. However, living in a stressful condition and environment will require additional vitamin intakes such as B-complex, C and E. Remember that stress is one of the reasons for high blood pressure.   The vitamin B-complex   The seven B vitamins are needed in the body metabolism. This is particularly required... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/69901/blood http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/69215/stress Fri, 01 May 2009 13:11:00 -0400 Alvin Hopkinson One of the common causes of high blood pressure not at all related to diet, is the stress factor. Understanding stress and how it affects us is a way of controlling high blood pressure. While other people resort to tranquilizers, smoking, and excessive eating there are other ways we can go about in dealing with stress.   First, we should understand the ways in which our body reacts to stress, whether self induced like athletes do or as an... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/69215/stress http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/67239/dining Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:39:00 -0400 Alvin Hopkinson When high blood pressure has afflicted us, we carry it along like a cross wherever we go, including the restaurants. Dining out with high blood pressure is a test us of our will power to avoid sumptuous meals laden with sodium and potassium rich foods in the restaurant. This may mean breaking the carefully planned meals laid out by your dietician.   Normally, foods from the restaurant are prepared in the central kitchen where the frozen... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/67239/dining http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/64970/blood Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:57:00 -0400 Alvin Hopkinson Meditation   Surprising results were noted in people with an established meditation program. They were able to lower their blood pressure, resting pulse and cholesterol level and they can now sleep more soundly.  Hence, a professor from Harvard Medical School portrays meditation as the "relaxation response."   There is an assortment of meditation with the same features. You can learn the techniques from a teacher or on your... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/35150/64970/blood