by Christian Goodman | Jul 31, 2018
In the middle of the day, when it’s been hours since you woke up but there is so much left of the day, it’s tempting to grab something sweet and stimulating. But if you have high blood pressure, you know that stimulation will spike it on the spot. This could cause...
by Christian Goodman | Jul 26, 2018
A well-known Harvard cardiologist and professor discovered a simple technique in the early 70s that lowered blood pressure more effectively than drugs. His technique was ignored, silenced, or ridiculed by the traditional medical and educational system. But it was also...
by Christian Goodman | Jul 22, 2018
A good night’s sleep is relaxing and recharging and can, therefore, tackle many diseases, including high blood pressure. However, we will not be discussing sleep in this article. There is something else that happens in your sleep that directly causes high blood...
by Scott Davis | Jul 20, 2018
The American Heart Association’s most straightforward and accurate test of heart health and cardiovascular disease risk is called the Life’s Simple 7 (or LS7). The LS7 tests for the effects of smoking, diet, physical activity, body mass index, blood...
by Christian Goodman | Jul 18, 2018
No, we’re not talking about salt. Nor are we discussing fats. Alcohol? No again. There is one other ingredient, one whose consumption has sky-rocketed during the last 20 years. And it’s the main cause of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and even many types of...
by Christian Goodman | Jul 14, 2018
One of the main problems with high blood pressure is that scientists have very little idea on what really causes it. They can point to diet, lifestyle, and genetic causes. But the fact is, in over 70% of cases, health care professionals have to admit they have no idea...