Alternative Therapies for Hypertension

Posted by Engy | July 29th, 2010 in Hypertension Treatment, Hypertension and Herbs | No Comments »

Alternative Therapies for Hypertension

This problem is experienced by many people and can damage many parts of the body significantly, high blood pressure is consistently measuring blood pressure levels above 85 minimum and 140 maximum. If these figures are shown in isolation is not worrying, but if they have repeatedly should seek medical advice.

One way to treat it is homeopathy is a natural medicine developed by the comprehensive treatment that takes account of factors both physical and emotional ones.

Seeds, pumpkin seeds are good, they should remove the skin and eat a tablespoon per day, since the amount of omega 3 and 6 help to lower cholesterol and control blood pressure.

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Hypertension Treatment with Diet

Posted by Engy | July 26th, 2010 in Hypertension And Salt, Hypertension Treatment | No Comments »

Hypertension Treatment with Diet

Salt restriction and weight reduction

The excess salt in the diet causes fluid retention and increased BP. To lower the TA, the first step is to reduce total salt intake (including that contained in the bread, broth concentrates, prepared foods, etc..) To a smaller amount of a teaspoon a day.

The daily requirement of salt are about half a gram a day (half teaspoon), but in a normal Western diet is consumed eight times that amount, not only in salt shaker, but also snacks, cheeses, cold cuts, condiments, soups envelope.

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Advances in Hypertension: Gene Therapy

Posted by Engy | July 22nd, 2010 in Hypertension Treatment | No Comments »

Advances in Hypertension: Gene Therapy

U.S. scientists have used keratinocytes and fibroblasts that are in their genomes the gene for atrial natriuretic peptide.

Researchers at the National Cancer Institute United States have developed through biological engineering of human skin grafts could be used to treat hypertension. The results of the study, conducted in mice, published in the online edition of “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Also, explain that their work could lead to a new method for producing and administering therapeutic molecules for a variety of systemic genetic disorders.

They note that one of the most important challenges in the use of skin tissues in gene therapy has been able to maintain sustained expression of therapeutic genes in a high percentage of cells.

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Floral Therapy and Arterial Hypertension

Posted by Engy | July 19th, 2010 in Essential Hypertension, Hypertension Treatment | No Comments »

Floral Therapy and Arterial Hypertension

The research is part of an observational study referred to essential hypertension and the use of floral therapy in the treatment of the disease. We studied the population of 12 clinics Polyclinic “Alcides Pino Bermudez” Holguín municipality in the period from April 2, 2001 to May 31, 2002, by a purposive sampling to obtain a specific sample and thus realize a case study.

Initially the population was all patients given health area 9651 diagnosed hypertensive patients over 15 years of which were selected from among 464 essential hypertensive patients with hypertension including 27 for “work stress”, which did not accept the disease and / or drug treatment did not engage in a disciplined, presented with psychological manifestations. (After assessment with the cardiologist and the clinician).

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Keys to Control Salt Consumption

Posted by Engy | July 15th, 2010 in Hypertension And Salt | 1 Comment »

Reduce Salt

Excessive consumption of salt can become a real problem for those suffering from hypertension and after so notable dates such as Christmas, even those who do not have high blood pressure we have more treacherous after heavy and tasty meals at all hours.

If you’re determined to reduce salt in your meals here are some simple tips to make you easier.

1. Get rid of your salt shaker table. Use a large pot and open only to add a little salt while cooking.

2. To take the salt of the buttons do not use your hands, not measured either. Better a small one teaspoon to display the amount you add. In this case mejos missing!

3. Go reducing the salt you used to use in different dishes. At first you seem dull but in the end, and I say this from experience, you’ll appreciate much more the flavor of each food, for it is soft.

4. Try not to buy pre-cooked food and food that you buy that contain fewer additives the better. 75% of the salt we eat comes from processed foods to which salt is added for flavor.
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Menus Rich in Potassium

Posted by Engy | July 12th, 2010 in Menu for Hypertension | No Comments »

menus rich potassium

If you need to control your stress levels because you have been diagnosed arterial hypertension will know that you need to modify your diet, small changes, such as reducing salt, drink less animal protein and eating more vegetables, which may make you think that your food will be really boring and tasteless, which is not so.

Here are a few examples of food rich in potassium, low in salt and saturated fat.

Menu 1

* Tomato salad, cucumber and walnuts
* An egg omelette with vegetables
* Yogurt

Menu 2

* Cold cream of pumpkin and carrot
* Grilled squid with leeks and mushrooms
* A handful of nuts and a kiwi

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Potassium Helps Prevent Hypertension

Posted by Engy | July 8th, 2010 in Prevent Hypertension | 1 Comment »

potasium on banana

One study showed that increasing potassium intake through food (you must click here to find foods rich in potassium) would reduce the risk of developing hypertension would lower the pressure and hypertensive individuals.

Hypertension is the leading cause of medical consultation and drug consumption in the United States, explained two studies conducted in Nashville, Tennessee, and published in a special supplement of the Journal of Clinical Hypertension. Doctors Mark C. Houston, School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University, and Karen J. Harper, of Harper Medical Communications, Inc., in Nashville, said the adequate intake of potassium is one of the reasons why vegetarians have a low incidence of heart disease.

In isolated societies that have a reduced sodium diet rich in fruits and vegetables, thus providing a high level of potassium, hypertension affects only 1% of the population. The typical American diet contains twice the sodium and potassium than half the recommended dietary guidelines. The low level of potassium favors the prevalence of hypertension in the U.S..

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Potassium Helps Prevent Hypertension

Posted by Engy | July 8th, 2010 in Prevent Hypertension | No Comments »

potasium on banana

One study showed that increasing potassium intake through food (you must click here to find foods rich in potassium) would reduce the risk of developing hypertension would lower the pressure and hypertensive individuals.

Hypertension is the leading cause of medical consultation and drug consumption in the United States, explained two studies conducted in Nashville, Tennessee, and published in a special supplement of the Journal of Clinical Hypertension.

Doctors Mark C. Houston, School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University, and Karen J. Harper, of Harper Medical Communications, Inc., in Nashville, said the adequate intake of potassium is one of the reasons why vegetarians have a low incidence of heart disease.

In isolated societies that have a reduced sodium diet rich in fruits and vegetables, thus providing a high level of potassium, hypertension affects only 1% of the population.
The typical American diet contains twice the sodium and potassium than half the recommended dietary guidelines. The low level of potassium favors the prevalence of hypertension in the U.S..

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Olive Oil Prevents Obesity, Hypertension and Diabetes

Posted by Engy | July 5th, 2010 in Food and Hypertension | No Comments »

Olive Oil Prevents

According to various studies, a diet rich in olive oil may reduce the incidence of obesity, diabetes and hypertension within a balanced diet and moderate quantities.

In the development of obesity, hypertension and diabetes is a genetic component, but the most important of these diseases are lifestyle, diet and exercise, hence the importance of avoiding idleness and promote a balanced and healthy diet.

The diet is probably the most important factor for the development of obesity, hypertension and diabetes because a high intake of fat, especially saturated fats, in the population. Read the rest of this entry »

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10 Tips to Control Blood Pressure Levels

Posted by Engy | July 1st, 2010 in High Blood Pressure | 1 Comment »

Control Blood Pressure

As you know have high blood pressure is not good for your health, but with a proper diet can control blood pressure levels and to stop hypertension.

1. Reduce salt

* It sounds obvious but it is true, reduce the salt causes the voltage is lower.
* So when dressing and season your dishes moderates the salt and instead make use of other ingredients such as species, lemon, etc.
* Remember that salt is not only present in the salt. The sausage, precooked food, smoked fish, salted fish, aged cheeses and savory snacks are also rich in salt. So avoid these foods and opt for others like the cheese, the turkey cold cuts, etc..

2. Take foods rich in potassium

* Potassium helps regulate blood pressure levels.
* There are many foods rich in potassium, such as fruits, vegetables and vegetables.

3. Reduce consumption of bad fats (saturated fat)
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