Tag: High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure in late pregnancy can lead to preterm birth, that increases risk of low birth weight and immature lung function in the baby. A large study involving more than 3,500 women, over 9 yrs, in Australia showed that a Mediterranean diet of virgin olive oil, fresh fruit, pulses, fish and small quantities of meat can prevent hypertension during pregnancy.

Beetroots consist of 87% water, 8% carbs, 3% fiber, folate, manganese, potassium, iron, vit C, betanin, inorganic nitrate, vulgaxanthin and less than 60 cals. Smoothie recipe: Combine 1½ cup pineapple chunks, ½ cup sliced cooked beets, ¼ cup celery leaves, 1 cup vanilla almond milk and ½ cup fresh orange juice in a blender and puree until smooth. Serve chilled.

High blood pressure can be caused by high level of stress over a period of time. This is the biggest contributor when compared to other causes like inactivity or lack of exercise, eating unhealthy/processed foods, consuming excess salt, alcohol, tobacco and coffee. Regular consumption of supplements or unprescribed drugs also trigger stress in certain cases.

Mercury toxicity should be evaluated in any patient with hypertension, coronary heart disease, cerebral vascular disease, cerebrovascular accident, or other vascular diseases. If you are suffering from hypertension, go in for the following tests: Erythrocyte and whole blood toxic element levels and/or a 24 hour toxic metal urine test using DMSA.

Flaxseeds also may elevate the risk of excessive bleeding because it decreases clotting. People with bleeding disorders or taking medications or supplements with blood-thinning effects may need to be cautious about using flax seed supplements. If consuming enough flax seed on a regular basis, these patients may need a change in medication dosage. Raw or unripe flaxseed is possibly unsafe and may cause toxicity.

Every living animal on the planet has blood pressure; there is no exception to this rule. The blood flows through the body with certain...

High Blood Pressure is a common issue amongst the elderly? Big Pharma reduced the normal blood pressure from 120/80 to 110/70 – why? When a...

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Nearly one in every three adults in the United States has high blood pressure, or hypertension. With the condition being this common, it's time to look at natural remedies to lower your blood pressure. While medication is also important, discuss with your doctor and try to contribute toward better health with these options.

Salt is everywhere!  No matter what product you look at, you will find salt - hidden and not so hidden.  Because of this, we...