It’s known as “The Silent Killer,” and for good reason ... High blood pressure, or hypertension, is the highest risk factor for the leading causes of death in the US each year. As a precursor for heart disease and stroke, hypertension is a deadly chronic disease made more insidious by the fact that there are rarely any symptoms associated with it. The good news, ... Continue Reading
The Truth About High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is the single most important risk factor for stroke, heart failure, kidney failure, and heart attack. It is often called the "silent killer" as there are usually no symptoms. Stroke is the No. 3 cause of death among Americans. It's also a leading cause of serious, long-term disability. Projections show that by 2030, an additional 27 million people could ... Continue Reading
Natural Cures for High Blood Pressure
Most people probably do not understand natural cures for high blood pressure because they think the only way to combat their blood problems is to take a pill every morning when they wake up. While certain pills do a good job of thinning out your blood and lowering your overall blood pressure, these pills usually come with added side effects that can get to be rather unpleasant. ... Continue Reading