If you’ve ever tried to lower your blood pressure without drugs before, you sure don’t need me to tell you how tough it can be. Getting those numbers to cooperate can be like herding cats. Talk about frustrating. But here’s the thing, no matter if you’re trying to lower your BP a moderate or a ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:March 8, 2017
UPDATED:February 1, 2017
3 absurdly easy blood pressure tamers you’ll adore
Worried about your blood pressure creeping up? If so you’re in good company. It turns out around one in three Americans is battling hypertension. That’s around 75 million of us. But you can do something about it, lowering your blood pressure even without resorting to meds. Following are three ... Read More ›
UPDATED:January 19, 2017
Is “hidden hypertension” silently killing you?
If you don’t have high blood pressure and believe this article isn’t for you, think again. New research finds that over 17 million Americans are walking around at this very moment with hidden hypertension, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology.1,2 And although ... Read More ›
UPDATED:December 8, 2016
6 kitchen tricks for better blood pressure
Worried about your blood pressure creeping up? Or has your doctor warned you that if you don’t bring your numbers down the next step might be hypertension meds? End the struggle to keep your blood pressure in check, or prevent your pressure from climbing, with these 6 kitchen tricks for better ... Read More ›
UPDATED:November 20, 2016
Shock your doc with “perfect” blood pressure
If you have high blood pressure going to a doctor’s appointment can feel an awful lot like being called to the principal’s office. First there’s the dreaded “tsk tsk” sound he makes as he checks your numbers. And then there’s the disappointed look on his face as he delivers the news, “Your numbers ... Read More ›
UPDATED:October 27, 2016
Slash blood pressure naturally with 7 powerful supplements
Everyone would prefer to be able to control their high blood pressure with diet and exercise alone, we get that. But let’s be honest – it’s not always possible. Sometimes, those numbers just refuse to budge. Or they don’t change as much, or as fast, as we want them to, no matter how hard we ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 14, 2016
Surprisingly simple way to slash your high blood pressure 10%
If your doctor is on your back about your blood pressure numbers, here’s a surprisingly simple way to “come to grips” with it. Literally. Researchers have found that using one of those hand grips (the kind where you squeeze the handles together) for 12-15 minutes a day in two-minute intervals, ... Read More ›
UPDATED:May 13, 2016
Wondering about foods for high blood pressure? Try this!
If you have high blood pressure no doubt your doctor has already begin to pressure you to start taking a hypertension medication. But with common side effects like weakness, cramps, fatigue and erection problems no one would blame you if you’ve been looking for some natural alternatives such as ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 24, 2016
Dried plums could lower risk for colon cancer
Colorectal cancer, which includes both cancers of the colon and rectum, is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the US (not including skin cancers). In 2015, it’s estimated there will be more than 93,000 new cases of colon cancer (and nearly 40,000 cases of rectal cancer) diagnosed. [1] As ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 26, 2016
Combat cancer and ditch diabetes with 5 spice rack secrets
I don’t know about you, but in my house we have a kitchen cabinet that’s practically overflowing with delicious aromatic herbs and spices. We love how adding a dash of this and a sprinkle of that can totally change the taste of a meal. But what many people don’t realize is some of those very same ... Read More ›
