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Tag: Blood pressure
Lower your blood pressure in three easy steps (more effective than drugs!?)
Dear Reader, Experts estimate that ONE out of every THREE adults in the U.S. suffers from high blood pressure (BP)—the hidden culprit behind many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular [...]
Common blood pressure meds linked to this DEADLY cancer (and MORE)
More than two years ago, on July 4, 2019, I declared my independence from prescription blood pressure (BP) drugs with the help of my doctor. Beyond all the dangerous side effects that come along [...]
The REAL cause of high blood pressure? (surprising!)
In most slap-dash, haphazard medical offices, doctors can diagnose high blood pressure (BP)—and saddle you with a lifetime prescription for a potentially dangerous drug—within a matter of [...]
The government recommendation that could double your risk of hospitalization or death
Once the medical mandarins embarked on their ridiculous low-salt campaign several decades ago, it became difficult for doctors to go against the grain (of salt restriction, that is). But as I [...]
Scientists uncover more benefits of sun exposure
Whenever I spend time in the yard in the early morning, I close my eyes and lift my face to the sun. The warmth spreads through me, and I can feel the stress of facing another day leave my body. [...]
Big pharma tries to distract you by muddying the waters
We now know many of the new, hot Type II diabetes drugs don’t effectively control blood sugar. And they come with a slew of dangerous side effects. So–does big pharma simply throw in the [...]
Have we been treating elevated blood pressure too aggressively?
I’ve been closely studying the effects of high blood pressure since my work in Southeast Asia in the 1970s. It’s clearly the No. 1 silent killer behind cardiovascular disease. Therefore, I’ve [...]
Moderate drinking protects your heart, even if you have high blood pressure
I periodically point out the benefits of moderation in all things–and that includes the benefits of moderate alcohol consumption. In fact, a major, new meta-analysis found that even men and [...]
Breaking news: Can slightly elevated blood pressure actually be good for your health?
This is the time of year when long summer days and vacations are only memories. Work and school schedules seem to stretch from dawn to dusk. And holiday planning is looming. For those still on [...]
