How to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally
60 Million Americans suffer from high blood pressure. High blood pressure is a contributor to the leading cause of death in the US: heart disease.
Many people take prescription drugs to keep their blood pressure in control but there are so many natural alternatives.
One is the Dash diet. A natural diet proven to, in just 2 weeks, lowers you blood pressure as efficiently as prescription drugs.
Here are the daily basics of the Dash Diet plan:
- 4-5 pieces of fruit
- 4-5 servings of vegetables
- 7-8 servings of whole grain products
- 2-3 servings of low fat dairy products
- Max 2 servings of lean meat, fish or poultry. Fish is preferred.
Try these Dash Diet Recipes.
Other natural ways to lower your blood pressure are:
- Exercise
- Lose weight
- Use less salt
- Use less alcohol
- Get enough sleep
- Stress less
Alcohol Shrinks Your Brain
October 19, 2008 by Carolin · 4 Comments
In the October issue of the Archives of Neurology Carol Ann Paul, of Wellesley College, and colleagues reports that alcohol makes our brains shrink.
Even moderate intake such as a small glass of wine over dinner every night has a significant effect.
The positive effect that low to moderate alcohol intake has on our blood flow only helps our heart not our brain. The study also showed that the negative effect is more serious for women.
Since declines in brain volume and increases in white matter lesions are associated with memory loss and worsening dementia, the effects of alcohol likely have some functional impact over time, says Carol Ann Paul.
Who Becomes Poor in the Financial Crisis
October 15, 2008 by Carolin · Leave a Comment
The financial crisis is paralyzing the world.
As we see our investments diminish and our costs increase we hold tighter and tighter in our wallets. Most industrialized countries around the globe have announced rescue packages to save their financial market.
Who will pay the bill?
Homemade Beauty: Add Vitamins and New Cells to Your Skin
October 14, 2008 by Carolin · 3 Comments
Skin care with vitamins is really popular today.
And if you are willing to pay a couple of extra dollars you even get a product that claims to work on cellular level.
With this homemade recipe you don’t need to worry about toxic and unhealthy ingredients. And you don’t have to spend your money on products that are unnecessary.
Be happy and more productive
October 13, 2008 by Carolin · Leave a Comment
Stress is counterproductive. To really be productive you need to be relaxed, present, happy and focused.
I found a article today with 45 ways to live a happy, simple and more productive life.
Here are my favorites:
- Be grateful
- Remember the kid you were
- Put on a happy face
- Pursue your goals
- Believe you are worthy
- Get healthy
- Smarter Saving and Spending: Buy Homegrown
- Smarter Saving and Spending: Buy Used
- Listen to your body
- Give yourself grace and mercy
Which once are yours?
Ditch the Useless Energy Drink and Fill Your Day with REAL Energy
October 10, 2008 by Carolin · 16 Comments
Did you too get disappointed when you tried an energy drink?
They spend a lot on commercials but using energy drinks like Red Bull to gain energy is really just shooting yourself in the foot.
Red Bull is high in caffeine and sugar. It will probably give you a kick but what they don’t tell you is that it leaves you jittery, unable to focus and then weak. Just like the poor guy in this article. HEALTH BEATS: Energy doesn’t live up to its hype
If you’re really unlucky the high amounts of caffeine can also give you high blood pressure, anxiety, interrupted sleep patterns and hypertension.
Some energy drink!
How to Energize Your Day
