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by Richard O’Boyle, PublisherMore About Rich… When people think of high blood pressure they often envision a stressed out rush hour commuter honking the horn, or a red-faced parent scolding a child. But high blood pressure, or hypertension, commonly has no symptoms, and most people don’t even know that they have it until it has [...]

Potassium and High Blood Pressure Written by Gloria Tsang, RD of HealthCastle.com Published in Feb 2006; Updated in Aug 2009 Not Just Sodium, but also Potassium (HealthCastle.com) Many of us are aware of sodium restriction to manage high blood pressure. It was not until 2005 when the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans drew much attention [...]

High blood pressure in young people June 21, 2007 High Blood Pressure Could Be Killing You While You Are Young Research shows that high blood pressure starts much early in life and at times goes undetected for decades until it shows itself in symptoms. It usually, is one of the most common cause for heart [...]

Food plays an integral role in helping to maintain blood pressure, kidney function and heart health, according the Blood Pressure Center. Certain foods contribute to a healthier circulatory system and can actually cause a reduction in blood pressure. Managing body weight by choosing a diet that encourages weight loss, staying within recommended sodium allowances each [...]

Overview High blood pressure, or hypertension, afflicts approximately 50 million Americans. It is known as the “silent killer” because, typically, there are few signs or symptoms. Lifestyle factors, such as diet and exercise, play a role in controlling blood pressure. On the other hand, choosing foods that are high in sodium and caffeine may make [...]

High Blood Pressure Diet: the DASH Diet Written by Gloria Tsang, RD of HealthCastle.com last updated: January 2006 (HealthCastle.com) High blood pressure often has no symptoms or warning signs. If it stays elevated above 120/80 mmHg over time and is uncontrolled, it can lead to heart and kidney disease as well as stroke. High Blood [...]

Research based The DASH diet is based on the research studies: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, and has been proven to lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, and improve insulin sensitivity. The DASH diet provides more than just the traditional low salt or low sodium diet plans to help lower blood pressure. It is based on [...]

Countless numbers of dieters consume Diet Coke thinking that it is inert to their diet efforts. After all, it’s called Diet Coke, right? Wrong. Diet Coke, regardless of how many calories it has, wreaks havoc on your fat loss efforts and will ultimately cause you to gain weight. There are two main reasons for the [...]

I used to drink an entire 12-pack of regular Coca-cola in only one or two days. I thought I would be able to cure myself of the addiction, or at least be healthier if I switched to Diet Coke, but no such luck. I finally figured out it wasn’t the Coke…it was the caffeine found [...]

Among the handful of available prescription weight loss drugs, there lies the Ionamin diet pill. Is this a pill for you? Does it work? What are its side effects? Here are all the answers to these questions and more. What is Ionamin Diet Pill? Known generically as phentermine hydrochloride, this drug is better identified by [...]