Hypertension HealthEnlcave
The Secret to a Lower Blood Pressure Could be in Kiwi Fruit
While the apple has long been heralded the one single piece of super fruit that will keep the doctor away, the kiwi fruit seems to be holding top spot for the fruit that can help lower your blood pressure.
Furosemide
Furosemide is a drug that increases the flow of urine, which causes the body to get rid of excess water. It is used to treat congestive heart failure or oedema or swelling related to existing heart, lung, kidney, liver disease or high blood pressure.
Do not take furosemide if you:
Snooze Away to Reduce Your Blood Pressure
New research says not getting enough slow wave sleep (SWS) is an accurate predictor for developing high blood pressure in older men. Published in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association, this study shows for the first time a link between poor quality of sleep and risk of developing high blood pressure.
An Electronic Nose Could Sniff Out Heart Failure
A study that was recently presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2011 shows that an “electronic nose” can detect those who have heart failure. The objective of the “electronic nose” was to create a fairly non-invasive way to rapidly screen, diagnose, monitor and group those patients suffering from chronic heart failure, also known through CHF.
Hydrochlorthiazide (HCTZ)
Hydrochlorthiazide is a diuretic that increase the flow of urine and helps body get rid of excess water. It increases elimination of sodium and chloride in equal amounts from the body. It is used for the management of hypertension. It is used as an add-on therapy in edema associated with congestive heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis, and corticosteroid and estrogen therapy.
Do not take hydrochlorthiazide if you:
How to Reduce High Blood Pressure Without Using Any Medication
High blood pressure or hypertension is one of the most common health issues in most of the developed countries. It also increases the chance of having heart disease or a stroke. To keep blood pressure under control, it’s necessary to take medications and make some simple changes in your eating habits. A healthy eating plan can make a pronounced difference in the health of your heart. So, here are some of the ways to reduce blood pressure without medications.
DASH Diet
Understanding Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
What is blood pressure ?
Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of arteries as heart pumps blood in our body.