Category Archives: blood pressure

Salt and Heart Disease: Shaky Science?

  By ironman45 | April 25, 2013 - 3:41 pm | blood pressure, heart disease
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Salt and Heart Disease: Shaky Science?

Recent news from the American Heart Association claims that 1 of every 10 Americans dies from eating too much salt.  But is it true?  Health organizations and groups with political agendas are ignoring a growing body of research finding that less salt does not equal a longer life and in fact can have some dire consequences.

The AHA news was based on a Harvard study using computer modeling to also estimate that 2.3 million people worldwide died of too much salt in 2010.  The study recommended that dietary sodium be cut to 1,000 milligrams per day – less even than AHA guidelines.  (more…)

The 7 Most Prescribed Drugs In The World And Their Natural Counterparts

  By ironman45 | February 21, 2013 - 4:18 pm | blood pressure, cholesterol, Digestion/acid reflux, food, statins
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We don’t have to live in a medicated world, but we certainly choose to. The crux of the matter is that we refuse to proactively think about prevention because we reactively commit to treating the symptoms of underlying health problems. This is the allopathic model. We want the quick fix so we can continue our poor lifestyle and dietary habits. It doesn’t have to be this way, but it is. We can blame doctors, the medical institutions and healthcare systems all we want, but self-responsibility is our only recourse if we are ever to surface from this mess. There are no excuses–if you’re taking one of these drugs, consult with a Natural Health Practitioner this week about phasing out your medication and phasing in these powerful natural foods and remedies.

Of the over 4 billion prescriptions written every year, the United States and Canada make up more than 80% of the world’s prescription opioids (psychoactive medications). Between 1997 and 2012 prescription opioids increased in dosage by almost 500%. Pharmaceuticals and medical errors are now a leading cause of death. Painkillers are the leading cause of accidental death. (more…)

Real Salt, Celtic Salt and Himalayan Salt

  By ironman45 | February 13, 2013 - 1:22 pm | blood pressure
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This is what real salt looks like—we all know what regular white salt looks like—and we mistakenly think it is real salt when it is not. The fact is that refined white salt, such as commercial table salt is bad, very bad stuff. Unrefined natural salt on the other hand is good, very good stuff providing many health benefits.

Unrefined sea salt is healthy. The blood-pressure-raising effect of table salt can be due to its high content of sodium with not enough magnesium to balance it. This has a magnesium-lowering effect that can constrict the arteries and raise blood pressure. Real salt (of various kinds) contains plenty of magnesium and other important minerals, which is why it usually does not affect blood pressure in a negative way.[1] (more…)

The Amazing Olive Leaf

  By ironman45 | February 5, 2013 - 10:47 pm | anti-biotics, blood pressure, brain health, candida/yeast, cholesterol, diabetes
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olea europaea olive leaf extract antimicrobialThe Amazing Olive Leaf

by Jeffrey Dach MD

History of the Olive Tree and Leaf

The Fruit and Leaves of the Olive Tree have been used for thousands of years.  Ancient writings contain abundant references to Olive Oil, Olive Trees and The Olive Leaf.  An early reference to olive leaf is from the Noah’s Ark story.  The appearance of a Dove with the Olive Branch symbolize the end of the Flood and the beginning of “peace”. (Bible)(link)The medicinal use of Olive Leaf extract began fairly recently in 1995-1996 with the work of the chemist, William Frederickson who patented his extraction technique. (37) (Patent )

Left Image:  Olive leaf, Olea Europaea courtesy of wikimedia commons.

Beneficial Properties of Olive Leaf Extract (more…)

Magnesium deficiency causes nervous system and cardiovascular disease

  By ironman45 | February 4, 2013 - 5:09 pm | asthma, blood pressure, cholesterol, depression, heart disease
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Did you know that high cholesterol; muscle cramps and digestive disorders can be virtually eliminated with a healthy dose of magnesium? Conventional medicine is contributing to so much pain and disease by pushing a pill for every ill. These toxic chemicals pollute the brain; suppress the immune system and, actually promote cardiovascular disease.

Stop anxiety; asthma; blood clots; constipation; depression; insomnia, tooth decay plus many other degenerative health conditions by consuming the proper amount of magnesium – every day. On the next NaturalNews Talk Hour, Dr. Carolyn Dean exposes the dangers of magnesium deficiency and how to correct many chronic health problems – naturally. (more…)

Osteoporosis — Not Just a Woman’s Disease

  By ironman45 | February 4, 2013 - 5:01 pm | blood pressure, osteoporosis
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Because so much of the focus surrounding osteoporosis tends to focus on women, it’s easy to forget that men get this condition too. Osteoporosis is more common in women—affecting an estimated 30 percent of postmenopausal women. But one in five men over the age of 50 will at some point suffer a bone fracture as a result of osteoporosis.

After the age of 75, men become even more vulnerable to bone loss and breaks than their younger peers. And, by some estimates, the number of hip fractures in men worldwide will double by 2025.1

What’s to Blame? (more…)

Black Seed – ‘The Remedy For Everything But Death’

  By ironman45 | January 9, 2013 - 2:17 pm | blood pressure, celiac/crohns/UC/IBS, Colon cancer, diabetes
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Black Seed - 'The Remedy For Everything But Death'

This humble, but immensely powerful seed, kills MRSA, heals the chemical weapon poisoned body, stimulates regeneration of the dying beta cells within the diabetic’s pancreas, and yet too few even know it exists.

The seeds of the annual flowering plant, Nigella Sativa, have been prized for their healing properties since time immemorial.  While frequently referred to among English-speaking cultures as Roman coriander, black sesame, black cumin, black caraway and onion seed, it is known today primarily as black seed, which is at the very least an accurate description of its physical appearance.    (more…)

BPA damages cell pathways; accumulates in fetal livers

  By ironman45 | January 3, 2013 - 2:48 pm | blood pressure, Liver
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Two recently published studies have added to the evidence that bisphenol A (BPA) is a highly toxic chemical that poses a serious risk to human health.

BPA is an industrial chemical used in everything from food and beverage cans to CDs, thermal paper (like that used to make receipts), paper money, dental fillings and flame retardants. It can be found in household dust and accumulates in the human body. Studies have implicated it as an endocrine disruptor and linked it to higher risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, reproductive dysfunction, and even neurological, brain and behavioral problems. Some researchers believe that BPA may also affect metabolism and increase the risk of diabetes and obesity. The European Union and Canada have banned its use in certain children’s products. (more…)

Potassium is Key for Healthy Blood Pressure

  By ironman45 | December 12, 2012 - 7:55 pm | blood pressure, heart disease
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Science shows the clear link between low potassium and elevated blood pressure. One example comes from a Texas heart study.  Researchers collected urine samples from 3,300 people. The results demonstrated that the lower the potassium1 in the urine (meaning less potassium in the diet) the higher the blood pressure. Quite interestingly, the findings were stronger than the link between salt and blood pressure. African-Americans, who comprised half the study participants, eat less fresh fruit and vegetables and consequently had the highest blood pressure. Researchers estimate that the processed food in America has reduced potassium2 intake to 1/3 of what it should be, setting the stage for cardiovascular disease. (more…)

Thyroid and Kidney Problems Overlap

  By ironman45 | December 4, 2012 - 2:33 pm | blood pressure, Kidneys, thyroid
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A considerable body of science now links thyroid problems and kidney problems1 in a “chicken and egg” manner. To maintain good health it is vital to nip both in the early phases, as the more progressive the issues the more difficult they are to correct.

Many people are familiar with the symptoms of a sluggish thyroid – coldness, sluggish mental function, poor muscle function, dry skin, constipation, etc. (more…)