Health Expert Lisa Nelson 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/63485/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/63485/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/63485/index http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/113858/blood Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:46:00 -0400 Lisa Nelson Quinoa (pronounced KEEN - wah) has become a hot commodity the past few months according to a National Restaurant Association survey.   What is quinoa?   Quinoa is not technically a grain, but the seed of a large plant called Chenoposium quinoa or Goosefoot plant. Quinoa is available in many colors (ivory, pink, red, white, brown, black) and forms (grains, flakes, cereals, pastas).   Nutrient Analysis   From a health... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/113858/blood http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/112242/blood Mon, 24 May 2010 12:06:00 -0400 Lisa Nelson It's well known high blood pressure increases your risk for stroke. A stroke occurs when blood flow to an area of the brain is blocked and brain cells become deprived of oxygen and die. Individuals with high blood pressure are 4-6 times more likely to have a stroke. An individual's risk of having a stroke is directly related to how elevated their blood pressure is. A link between high blood pressure and dementia   Now there is evidence... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/112242/blood http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/110984/tips Thu, 06 May 2010 11:00:00 -0400 Lisa Nelson High blood pressure (hypertension) increases your risk for heart attacks and strokes. Being overweight or obese contributes to high blood pressure. If you take steps to lose weight you'll be able to lower your blood pressure. However, losing weight is not a simple task.   How many diets have you tried? How much weight have you lost . . . just to gain it back? Over $40 Billion is spent on weight loss each year in the United States and... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/110984/tips http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/110125/blood Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:44:00 -0400 Lisa Nelson There's a great review by Dr. Mark Houston looking at the effect of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants on blood pressure in the Therapeutic Advances in Cardiovascular Disease. Cumulative study results for a variety of nutrients are reviewed, including calcium, coenzyme Q10, sodium, zinc, protein, fats, green tea, seaweed, etc.   Here are 5 foods with nutrients discussed in this review that you can use to lower blood... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/110125/blood http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/109485/combo Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:23:00 -0400 Lisa Nelson I recently reviewed a paper written by Dr. Mark Houston, published in the Therapeutic Advances in Cardiovascular Disease. What Dr. Houston was very interesting and worth summarizing for you.   Diet and High Blood Pressure   The poor quality of the typical American diet has lead to rampant nutritional deficiencies related to hypertension, heart disease, atherosclerosis, heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, renal disease, diabetes,... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/109485/combo http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/107958/blood Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:14:00 -0400 Lisa Nelson Finally feels like spring - yea! Use this beautiful spring weather to renew your motivation to increase physical activity to promote a lower blood pressure. It's great to be able to move your physical activity routine outdoors after a long winter of indoor exercise. However, you need to keep a few things in mind so you are prepared and do not injure yourself.   Here are some tips to get outside and enjoy the spring weather which can... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/107958/blood http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/106406/blood Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:42:00 -0400 Lisa Nelson The second Nurses Health Study has identified six dietary habits that reduce high blood pressure in women by almost 80%.   The Nurses Health Study includes 83,882 adult women between the ages of 27 to 44 years-old. Researchers analyzed data to determine if there was a connection between a healthy lifestyle and high blood pressure prevention. When participants began the study they did not have high blood pressure, heart disease , diabetes,... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/106406/blood http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/104174/blood Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:36:00 -0500 Lisa Nelson High blood pressure is a serious condition that requires treatment. Here are answers to five frequently asked questions you need to know.   What is high blood pressure?   Blood pressure measures the force pushing against your artery walls when your heart beats and when it rests. The systolic pressure (top number) measures the pressure against your artery walls when your heart beats (contracts) and pushes blood throughout... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/104174/blood http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/102986/blood Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:50:00 -0500 Lisa Nelson A new study published in the January 2010 Archives of Internal Medicine journal compared two diets and evaluated the effects on blood pressure and weight loss. Researchers set out to compare the effectiveness of two different weight loss therapies available to the general public. They compared a low carbohydrate diet to a low fat diet plus orlistat. (Orlistat is a drug designed to prevent the absorption of dietary fat. Brand names include... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/102986/blood http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/101608/blood Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:24:00 -0500 Lisa Nelson A new study published in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine has actually found a link between parenthood and lower blood pressure, especially in women.   Researchers from Brigham Young University monitored almost 198 adults with portable blood pressure monitors for 24 hours. Participants were married, in overall good health, and 70% had children.   Participants' blood pressure was measured with the portable monitor at random times... http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/63485/101608/blood