Catherine UlbrichtThe objective of this study was to evaluate the scientific evidence on stevia, including expert opinion, folkloric precedent, history, pharmacology, kinetics/dynamics, interactions, adverse effects, toxicology, and dosing. This review serves as a...
What Doctors Don't Tell YouAfter using beta-blockers as the drug of choice to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) for 30 years, doctors have finally been warned that the drugs are ineffective and dangerous.
Having no symptoms, hypertension can only be diagnosed by measuring it. Two readings are taken: the pressure of the blood when pumping (systolic), and the resting pressure between each heartbeat (diastolic).
Regular exercise provides a myriad of health benefits: it can prevent premature death and lower the risk of disorders associated with ageing. Yet, up to three-quarters of the older adult population do not currently exercise at the recommended levels...
Q:I am a 58-year-old woman with pulmonary hypertension (blood clots in the lungs). I am at my wit's end. My doctors have virtually given up on me, suggesting extreme measures such as transplants ...
We all know that too much salt is bad for you but too little can be just as harmful. ...
Diuretics were invented 70 years ago to reduce body swelling due to water retention. They are based on relatively simple chemical formulas that work by encouraging the kidneys to expel more urine,
A naturopath from Australia writes in with detailed information on how to manage hypertension. In brief, drink plenty of water in order to increase the treatment's success rate, and supplement with magnesium, calcium and Co-enzyme Q10, which helps...
A reader last time wanted to understand this condition, but sadly there were few takers.
Reducing salt in your diet will not help lessen the risks of high blood pressure, stroke and heart attack. The long cherished belief that salt was a major culprit in raising blood pressure has bee ...
