Lose a few pounds. For every 2 pounds you lose, your blood pressure should drop at least one point in both systolic and diastolic readings. Exercise to improve circulation. Just a brisk half-hour walk three or four times a week can lower blood pressure from 3 to 15 points per month. Watch your salt intake. Cut down on snacks, prepared foods, and other dietary sources of salt. For many Americans, less salt means lower blood pressure. Get plenty of potassium by eating foods such as bananas, apples, avocados, oranges, potatoes, tomatoes, peaches and apricots. Take magnesium to help regulate how
April 2011
7 Secrets to Achieve Lower Blood Pressure
by Scott Campbell on April 25th, 2011Power Fruits: Six that Pack a Nutritional Punch
by Cindy Gray on April 22nd, 2011In the summertime, few things compare to fresh-picked fruit – it is sweet, juicy and delicious! Rich in vitamins A and C, folate and many other essential nutrients, fruits are an important part of the daily diet. For the most health benefit, always choose fruits that are in season and organic. Here are six “power fruits” that pack a punch when it comes to nutritional value. APRICOTS: high in BETA CAROTENE, which helps prevent cancer and night blindness and enhances the immune system. Apricots are a delicious, fiber-rich snack. Low in calories, fat and sodium – you can eat a
Natural Health Solutions for Treating a Cold
by Sheila McCormick on April 18th, 2011Colds are easily spread from person to person but there are many natural products at your health food store than can help prevent colds or lessen their intensity. When you catch a cold there isn’t much (if anything) your doctor can do for you that you can’t do for yourself. Colds are caused by a virus and there is no cure. There are, however, many natural remedies that can help you deal with cold symptoms. Natural cold remedies are preferred by people who want to avoid the side effects of conventional prescriptions and over the counter medications. As always, the
Omega 3 Fish Oil | Ultra-Healthy and Essential
by Cindy Gray on April 15th, 2011Omega 3 fish oil has been shown to reduce inflammation in the body, strengthen arterial walls and boost the circulatory system with a reduction in the risks of heart attack and congestive heart failure.
Alzheimer’s Update: Busy Brains Are Healthy Brains
by Sheila McCormick on April 4th, 2011What do purpose and puzzles have in common? Both have been linked to a significantly decreased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The bottom line appears to be that keeping the brain actively engaged and challenged, coupled with a sense of purpose, can help ward off the devastating disease that affects more than five million Americans each year. In some cases the mental decline is sudden. In others the time between diagnosis and death can take more than a decade. The number of Alzheimer’s and dementia patients is expected to reach 16 million by 2050. A recent study concluded that people