Ancient Practice TAMES Blood Pressure
Like an invisible thief in the night, high blood pressure sneaks up on you, stealing your health one day at a time. Left unchecked, this “silent killer” sets the stage for a catastrophe—sending your risk for heart attack, stroke, dementia, kidney failure, and blindness soaring. This preventable condition claims over half a million lives every...
BELLY Secret Dials DOWN Blood Pressure
A staggering 40 percent of the world’s population has high blood pressure. And all of those folks are at a significantly higher risk for developing related conditions, including heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. Doctors typically treat high blood pressure with drugs. But these meds have some disturbing side effects. So, if they can be...
"No Sweat" Move SLASHES Blood Pressure
“Want to lower your blood pressure? Exercise!” It’s common advice. In fact, if you have hypertension, I bet you’ve heard it at least a dozen times from your doctor. But if you’re like MOST folks, every time you’re given the “exercise or else” lecture, it triggers visions. And NOT the good kind. Maybe it’s you...
“Miracle Molecule” TARGETS Blood Pressure
It’s NOT your imagination. Your blood pressure IS creeping up with each passing year. And your doctor likely IS on your case more than ever about avoiding heart disease. See, as we get older, our blood vessels tend to stiffen. And stiffer vessels mean your heart has to work harder to push blood through them....
Coffee supports heart health by maintaining low blood pressure
When you’re a coffee drinker, you put up with a lot of well-meaning folks trying to “save you” from your “bad” habit. Much of the advice revolves around protecting your heart and avoiding high blood pressure. (More on this in a moment). But there’s plenty of research highlighting the BENEFITS of drinking coffee. It boosts...
Christmas Treat BEATS Blood Pressure Meds
Merry Christmas! I hope you’re already enjoying the day with family and friends and a delicious holiday spread. My advice? Go ahead and put your feet up and relax. You deserve it! Because although Christmas is a joyous occasion, getting ready for the big day is stressful. And stress-related hormones are linked to high blood...
DEADLY Side Effect Linked to Blood Pressure Drugs
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, If you’re on a blood pressure med you’re likely no stranger to side effects. Like all drugs hypertension meds come with a list of potential unintended consequences. But ACE Inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) can have some of the most troubling. Patients report headaches, dry coughing, and a loss of taste....
Common Bedroom Mistake Is a Blood Pressure BOMB
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, You already know the “usual suspects” behind high blood pressure. I bet you could rattle them off as well as I can. Too much junk salt, aging, being overweight, sitting around all day, smoking, overdoing alcohol, and trans fats are all on the list. But something else that’s not usually...
Delicious Diet Secret Drives Down Blood Pressure
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Every 90 seconds. That’s how often another woman in the United States has a heart attack. Because the reality is heart attacks don’t just happen to men. Nearly one out of two adults in the United States has high blood pressure. And heart disease is one of the biggest health risks...
MAILBAG! Keep Your Blood Pressure in Check Naturally
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, “What are some ways I can keep my blood pressure under control, naturally?” –Jeremy from Akron, Ohio Hi Jeremy, Let me start by saying that any changes to blood pressure medications should only be done with the help of your health care practitioner. Stopping blood pressure drugs suddenly can cause...