High blood pressure is a condition that occurs when the force of blood running through your blood vessels is too high. It puts people at risk for serious cardiovascular health conditions, according to the American Stroke Association. Having natural ways to manage and reduce high blood pressure is key. There are many common dietary and… Read More »
Type 2 diabetes affects insulin in the body. Everybody needs insulin to live as it plays an essential job in keeping the body healthy. Insulin allows the glucose in the blood to enter the cells and fuel the body. When a person has type 2 diabetes, the body still breaks down carbohydrate from food and drink and turns it… Read More »
High blood pressure can increase a person’s risk of serious health problems, such as heart attacks and strokes, so doing what you can to keep your reading in check is very important. One way to do this is with a healthy diet. The NHS recommends cutting down on the amount of salt in your foods,… Read More »
It often has no symptoms, but is a major risk for heart disease and stroke. And these diseases are among the leading causes of death in the United States 1. About one in three U. Your blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury, which is abbreviated as mm Hg. There are two numbers involved… Read More »
Thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics are among the most commonly used antihypertensives and have been available for over 50 years. However, the mechanism by which these drugs chronically lower blood pressure is poorly understood. Possible mechanisms include direct endothelial- or vascular smooth muscle-mediated vasodilation and indirect compensation to acute decreases in cardiac output. In addition, thiazides… Read More »