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Using a Blood Pressure Cuff

January 3, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Health & Fitness

Anyone that has visited the doctor has received a series of basic diagnostic tests to determine their vital signs. These vital signs provide physicians with important clues about the health of each patient that they examine. One of the most common tests that a doctor or nurse performs is checking the blood pressure of every …

A Diet Built for Proper Blood Pressure

October 31, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Health & Fitness

By Dr Machione. The “DASH” (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet was specially created by U.S. health officials in an effort to specifically tackle hypertension. Low in fat and calorie-restricted, the DASH diet has been proven to lower one’s blood pressure levels in just two weeks by eating certain foods. It is recommended by the …

Cardiologists Weigh in on Natural Hypertension Aids

October 14, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Health & Fitness

Posted by admin This story is all about doctors’ advice. The target is high blood pressure and the subject is whether alternative health methods can work for you. Here is what an array of cardiologists — heart experts — believes on the subject. There is no question that patients are inquiring more and more about …

Treat High Blood Pressure and Save Yourself

October 13, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Health & Fitness

High blood pressure often goes untreated. It doesn’t really cause any symptoms until something serious happens. High blood pressure can lead to a stroke, heart disease, and heart failure. Getting your blood pressure checked regularly is something you can and should do for yourself. You can book an appointment with your doctor, or you can monitor your blood …

Alcohol and High Blood Pressure

October 13, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Health & Fitness

Truth About Alcohol and High Blood Pressure Certain types of alcohol, high in flavonoids, exert a benefit on your heart. They can protect this vital muscle from the conditions that trigger disease. One of them is high blood pressure. But the news isn’t all good around this link. Can alcohol help reduce hypertension? Does it …

Cardiologists Weigh in on Natural Hypertension Aids – high blood pressure

October 4, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Health & Fitness

This story is all about doctors’ advice. The target is high blood pressure and the subject is whether alternative health methods can work for you. Here is what an array of cardiologists — heart experts — believes on the subject.   There is no question that patients are inquiring more and more about how natural …