The Blood-Pressure Lowdown
By Craig CoxLearn what functional-medicine healthcare providers think of the latest blood-pressure guidelines — and how to manage your blood pressure wisely.
Learn what functional-medicine healthcare providers think of the latest blood-pressure guidelines — and how to manage your blood pressure wisely.
The Medical-Pharmaceutical Complex has been elevating my blood pressure for years by trying to convince me that the systolic readings produced in my doctor’s office matter. New research renders that argument moot.
We asked some trusted experts to weigh in on the new guidelines expanding the definition of high blood pressure. Here's what they had to say.
Does restricting sodium intake cause more problems than it solves?
Geezers facing ever stricter demands to lower their blood pressure might want to look beyond the American medical-pharmaceutical complex for guidance.
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The revised changes would be a sweet victory for health advocates and place beverage manufacturers in a sticky situation.
New research adds to growing evidence that sugar is connected to numerous health woes, including cardiovascular disease.
The medical industry is amazed by a new study showing a link between diet and heart disease. I wonder when these guys are going to get a clue.
We’re all being told to reduce our sodium intake. But some experts argue that we aren’t getting the whole story — about why salt may not be the killer we’ve been told, and where the real dangers may lie.
New research has weakened the perceived link between saturated fat and heart disease. Today, many experts agree that refined carbs pose a much greater danger.
The average American now consumes some 22 teaspoons of sugar a day. And our sweet tooth isn’t just making us fat - it’s triggering all kinds of inflammation, fueling chronic diseases and even increasing our risks of cancer.