hypertension

Eating Late May Increase Risk of Heart Disease

December 2, 2019

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Preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2019 has shown that women who consume a higher proportion of their daily calorie…

Vitamin D and Pregnancy

July 31, 2019

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New research from the American Heart Association reveals a link between vitamin D deficiency at birth and throughout early childhood with elevated systolic blood…

Here Comes The Sun – How Vitamin D Relaxes Blood Vessels

January 29, 2014

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It’s not just your mood that the dark months of winter can influence. Low levels of sunlight also mean lower levels of vitamin D…

What’s Best – Low Sodium or High Minerals

December 14, 2010

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A recent Cochrane review suggests that diabetic patients should keep to a low salt diet to prevent diabetic kidney disease. Their collaboration review looked…

Salt- Heart Disease and Industry

November 3, 2010

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There is of course a well-known relationship between sodium chloride and hypertension[1] and we all make comments when we see the enthusiastic application of…

Blueberries for Blood Pressure Benefits – A Medicinal Food?

July 29, 2010

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In the management of patients for hypertension and weight, linked to metabolic syndrome, we will find ourselves saying – eat more fruits and vegetables…

Dr’s Make Blood Pressure Soar!

May 12, 2010

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In the ever increasing fight against vascular disease and related health problems the role of the silent marker – Blood Pressure has always been…

Nattokinase for Hypertension

June 4, 2009

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The objective of this study was to examine the effects of nattokinase supplementation on blood pressure in subjects with pre-hypertension or stage 1 hypertension.…

Vitamin C and Hypertension in Young Women

May 7, 2009

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Summary: In a cross-sectional study involving 242 healthy young women (Black and White) between the ages of 18 and 21 years, who were followed…