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A Spicy Alternative to NSAIDs
…-and-tear form of arthritis (osteoarthritis). In a study published last year in JAMA, researchers took a look at individuals being treated for high blood pressure or other cardiovascular problems and compared the health of those who used NSAIDs regularly to those who didn’t. After about 3 years, those…
Normal or Not? Reading Your Blood Pressure
…your blood pressure taken. Well, the nurse may have been doing it all wrong. The difference between a true diagnosis of high blood pressure and temporarily elevated blood pressure basically comes down to technique and regular readings. If you are worried that you may have high blood pressure and all…
Fight the Flu With Licorice Root
…essential for fighting viruses. It is best to use licorice root or glycyrrhizin-containing extracts for only a few weeks. Do not use if you have high blood pressure or are pregnant. You May Also Be Interested In: * Natural cold and flu treatments * Nutrients that help prevent colds and flu
One Food Can “Beet” High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is an extremely common health concern, but one that can often be managed through natural means. Today I want to recommend one food that can help you get your blood pressure numbers back into the healthy range: beets. Beets are high in nitrate, which the body turns into a gas called…
The 10-Cent Blood Pressure Remedy
…for easier blood flow at lower pressures. When animals were given the human equivalent of four stalks of celery, their blood pressure was reduced by an average of 13 percent and cholesterol levels by 7 percent! Using the recommended Asian dosages to lower mild cases of high blood pressure, you would…
Could Statin Use Put Your Eyes at Risk?
…increased risk of developing cataracts. A statin user’s risk is increased by 57%. But, when they adjusted for other factors like sex, smoking, high blood pressure, etc., the risk of developing cataracts was the same for statin users as it was for someone with type 2 diabetes. It makes you wonder how many…
The Whey to Good Health
…this blood pressure–lowering benefit and vascular relaxation without the side effects of drugs. Other proteins in whey reduce the stickiness of blood platelets and the risk of thrombosis, which can trigger both heart attack and stroke. The consumption of whey protein also helps reduce high levels…
Hemorrhoids: An Embarrassing Problem, Solved!
…bleeding, and strengthen the small blood vessels. * Exercise. Walking strengthens the muscles of the buttocks and rectal area, which is essential if you want to clear up hemorrhoids. * Use your leg muscles when you lift. Using the muscles of the stomach and back exerts pressure in the anal region. * Don’t…
Flaxseed: The Perfect Food
…Flaxseed has several properties known to be beneficial in the treatment of high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol and triglycerides, and atherosclerosis (clogging of the arteries). In one study, participants with chronic high cholesterol were given three slices of bread containing flaxseed, along with…
