I’m sure you’ve heard lots about blood pressure especially in how it can be an indicator of health in these past few years. But what do you really know about what it measures and what impacts blood pressure? In today’s podcast episode, we’re breaking down all things blood pressure, from the dangers of ignoring high […]
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Fifty million Americans are diagnosed with hypertension, and over a billion people worldwide. Cardiovascular-related medications top the list in the United States, with a whopping thirty-three percent of the population on either a blood pressure or cholesterol regulating medication! Unfortunately, these medications not infrequently fail to regulate blood pressure, and chronic use can cause mild
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Let’s face it – for most people, this has been a tough year. Now, to top that off, we’re coming up on the most stressful time of year. With stress, for those susceptible, high blood pressure goes along with it all. When a stressful event happens, the body goes into “fight or flight mode”. Hormones
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High blood pressure (BP) is not a disease. It is the body’s way of compensating for something wrong. It is a protective mechanism. It is one of many signals the body gives us when it needs help. Medication to lower BP sabotages this natural protective mechanism and totally bypasses the cause. These drugs may reduce
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