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"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Regular aerobic activity lowers blood pressure, reduces the risk of heart disease and increases overall sense of well-being.
Showing posts with label lower blood pressure. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lower blood pressure. Show all posts
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Monday, January 24, 2011
Lower Your Blood Pressure. and Cholesterol and Improve Your Immune System.....Get a Pet!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Research shows that pet owners generally have lower blood pressure, less incidence of heart disease, better moods, lower cholesterol and improved immune system function than non-pet owners.
Of course, that's only if you are NOT allergic!
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Research shows that pet owners generally have lower blood pressure, less incidence of heart disease, better moods, lower cholesterol and improved immune system function than non-pet owners.
Of course, that's only if you are NOT allergic!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Lower Your Blood Pressure the Natural Way!
Your blood pressure could be lower just by indulging more in this sweet tropical treat: bananas.
Cheap and plentiful year-round, bananas are bursting with potassium. And a review of several major studies suggests that people who add the potassium equivalent of an extra 1 1/2 to 2 bananas to their day could drop their blood pressure 2 to 3 points.
More Points for Potassium
Dropping BP by 2 or 3 points is nothing to sneeze at. In fact, it's enough to lower stroke risk. In other research, people with the highest potassium intake levels cut their stroke risk by a whopping 38 percent compared with the people who got the least potassium. This magical mineral works by encouraging your kidneys to filter more pressure-boosting sodium out of your bloodstream. It also helps tiny blood vessels relax and makes pressure sensors in artery walls function more efficiently. (Here's another sweet treat that snares high blood pressure.)
Mass A-Peel
Aim for 3,000 milligrams a day of potassium to get optimal RealAge benefits. But don't rely on pills; they can be dangerous if you have kidney problems. Go with fruits and veggies instead -- not just bananas but prunes, watermelon, baked potatoes with the skin, mushrooms, tomatoes, and other produce, too. Produce will also give you a head start on these important blood pressure control strategies:
Slash the sodium. Fresh produce is naturally low in salt. And licking the salt habit can lower your blood pressure even if it's just a bit high. Here are three ways to slash more salt.
Mine more minerals. Fruits and veggies pack not just potassium but calcium and magnesium as well, two additional pressure-pampering minerals. Get tips on sneaking more veggies into your meals with this video.
Seek a sleeker you. Low-cal fruits and veggies can help you hit a healthy weight, which is important for your blood pressure. Get your waist back in 2 weeks with this YOU Docs plan.
Cheap and plentiful year-round, bananas are bursting with potassium. And a review of several major studies suggests that people who add the potassium equivalent of an extra 1 1/2 to 2 bananas to their day could drop their blood pressure 2 to 3 points.
More Points for Potassium
Dropping BP by 2 or 3 points is nothing to sneeze at. In fact, it's enough to lower stroke risk. In other research, people with the highest potassium intake levels cut their stroke risk by a whopping 38 percent compared with the people who got the least potassium. This magical mineral works by encouraging your kidneys to filter more pressure-boosting sodium out of your bloodstream. It also helps tiny blood vessels relax and makes pressure sensors in artery walls function more efficiently. (Here's another sweet treat that snares high blood pressure.)
Mass A-Peel
Aim for 3,000 milligrams a day of potassium to get optimal RealAge benefits. But don't rely on pills; they can be dangerous if you have kidney problems. Go with fruits and veggies instead -- not just bananas but prunes, watermelon, baked potatoes with the skin, mushrooms, tomatoes, and other produce, too. Produce will also give you a head start on these important blood pressure control strategies:
Slash the sodium. Fresh produce is naturally low in salt. And licking the salt habit can lower your blood pressure even if it's just a bit high. Here are three ways to slash more salt.
Mine more minerals. Fruits and veggies pack not just potassium but calcium and magnesium as well, two additional pressure-pampering minerals. Get tips on sneaking more veggies into your meals with this video.
Seek a sleeker you. Low-cal fruits and veggies can help you hit a healthy weight, which is important for your blood pressure. Get your waist back in 2 weeks with this YOU Docs plan.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Lower Your Blood Pressure, Reduce Anxiety, Decrease Stress!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
According to Harold Koenig, a psychiatrist at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC, 20 minutes of prayer or meditation may lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety, decrease stress and perhaps even help people live longer.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
According to Harold Koenig, a psychiatrist at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC, 20 minutes of prayer or meditation may lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety, decrease stress and perhaps even help people live longer.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Benefits of Massage!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
According to Touch Research Institute at The University of Miami School of Medicine, massage is helpful in lowering blood pressure, alleviating pain from migraines and fibromyalgia, boosting the immune system, and improves alertness and performance in office workers.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
According to Touch Research Institute at The University of Miami School of Medicine, massage is helpful in lowering blood pressure, alleviating pain from migraines and fibromyalgia, boosting the immune system, and improves alertness and performance in office workers.
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