Preeclampsia, also known as toxemia is a disease characterized by the gradual development of high blood pressure (over 140/90) that is often accompanied by protein excretion in the urine and excessive swelling of legs, hands, and face. It only occurs during the last half of pregnancy or in the first few days postpartum and always resolves within a few days to weeks after … [Read more...]
Yoga For Healthy Blood Pressure
According to new study, presented May 15th at the annual scientific meeting of the American Society of Hypertension, in San Francisco, the ancient practice of yoga can fight high blood pressure, or hypertension. Led by Dr. Debbie Cohen of the University of Pennsylvania, researchers tracked 58 women and men, aged 38 to 62, for six months, and found that doing yoga two to three … [Read more...]
Get the Cuffs on High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is not the end of the world. It is easily detected and, though not curable, it is usually controllable. Millions of women continue to lead normal lives after being diagnosed with hypertension. You can. too. These are some steps, only you can take. So don't sit back - get involved. 1. DROP THAT LOAD If you lose excess weight you immediately ease the … [Read more...]
Exercise: As Treatment To Manage Blood Pressure
Many studies involving different age groups and differing exercise have shown that regular physical activity lowers blood pressure for those who have hypertension. A review of over 20 physical activity and blood pressure studies showed that, systolic blood pressure is lowered about 11 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure is reduced an average of 8 mm Hg with regular exercise. … [Read more...]
Management of Diabetes in Hypertension
Nearly 60% of people with Type 2 diabetes have hypertension, and people with both hypertension and diabetes face a high risk of cardiovascular and kidney disease. Patients with diabetes should have blood pressure levels less than 130/80 mmHg and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels < 100 mg/dL (2.60 mmol/L). If left uncontrolled, diabetes and hypertension are … [Read more...]
