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Prevent Hypertension

Posted on May 14th, 2012 by in Risk Factors Of High Blood Pressure
The best way to prevent hypertension (high blood pressure) is to maintain a healthy weight, don’t smoke and do eat sensibly. Eat plenty of vegetables and fruit and in spite of what the dairy industry may tell you, dairy is not an essential food group and should be avoided because of the fat content. Foods ...

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The Silent Killer – A Cautionary Tale

Posted on May 13th, 2012 by in Personal Experiences
It’s often referred to as the ‘the silent killer’ and it’s only by some form of divine intervention that it didn’t kill me. I’m talking about high blood pressure. According to recent estimates, nearly one in three adults in the industrial nations is likely to have high blood pressure, but because there are no symptoms, ...

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Alcohol And High Blood Pressure: Too Much Alcohol Will Mess With Your Blood Pressure

Posted on July 8th, 2011 by in Risk Factors Of High Blood Pressure
It’s very simple. If you abuse alcohol on a regular basis then your blood pressure will go up. The relationship between too much alcohol and high blood pressure is well established. Uncontrolled high blood pressure will kill you and you won’t notice it happening. That’s why it’s called ‘the silent killer’. How do I know? ...

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