Can I Lower Blood Pressure Without Beta-Blockers?
Hypertension doesn’t have to mean beta-blockers. Here are some natural alternatives.
Hypertension doesn’t have to mean beta-blockers. Here are some natural alternatives.
Magnesium, calcium, and potassium are famous for their cardiovascular benefits, but sulfur is widely underestimated. Sulfur is most widely known for its potent rotten-egg smell, but it also packs a powerful punch when treating high blood pressure. Researchers at Johns Hopkins have even discussed the potential of using hydrogen sulfide as an antihypertensive medication! At …
How often do you stop and think about the water you’re drinking? Contaminated water is toxic, and new research sheds light on just how serious it is. If you’ve had trouble keeping your blood pressure regulated, bad water may be partially to blame. Make sure that the water you’re drinking has everything you need and …
Physical activity is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Sweating every day can help with weight management, mental health, cardiovascular health, and more. But did you know that exercise can help lower blood pressure more effectively than pharmaceuticals? Regular movement causes changes within the cardiovascular system that lead to lower blood pressure. Certain types …
Heat has been used for its therapeutic health benefits for thousands of years. Sauna therapy originated in Finland and has historically been a huge part of Scandinavian culture. Often used for relaxation and enjoyment, saunas are now popular worldwide. But there’s more to sauna bathing than just relaxation. Research shows the numerous health benefits of …
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Many call high blood pressure “the silent killer” for a reason. It may not cause any serious problems for many years…until it does. Elevated blood pressure alters the cardiovascular system over time, causing gradual damage. This can cause sudden deadly consequences that seem to come out of nowhere. But in reality, these conditions can build …
Many people believe the myth that their high blood pressure is the product of genetics. This is not true. While family history may increase your risk of high blood pressure, it doesn’t mean that you’ll have it. You aren’t doomed to a lifetime of pharmaceuticals just because your parents were. Disease development, including high blood …
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What are the first things that come to mind when you read the words “reduce high blood pressure?” Do you think of prescription drugs doled out by a physician? Or do you think of diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes? Physicians are quick to prescribe pharmaceuticals to help manage hypertension, but these drugs often mask an …
We all know what it feels like to wake up unrested. Groggy, grumpy, and perhaps fighting a headache, our bodies crave coffee or a heavy meal to give us the energy we need to function throughout the day. Unfortunately, a restless night’s sleep leads to more than just a tough morning. Poor sleep might be the …
If you have AFib, you are probably used to having your blood pressure checked. But do you really know what the numbers mean? You’ve likely heard your health care provider tell you that your blood pressure is “one fifteen over seventy-nine,” or some similar ratio. But what exactly does that measure? And while we are …
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