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Featured: Fish oil rivals medication for high blood pressure

A large analysis of 70 clinical studies has demonstrated a powerful and important blood pressure lowering effect of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA that rivals medication.

Posted on Tue, 11 Mar 14

Flaxseeds keep blood pressure in check

A small clinical study testing flaxseeds for high blood pressure suggests they are a particularly potent blood pressure lowering food.

Posted on Mon, 22 Feb 10

Nutritional supplement may be better option for lowering the pressure

One in five people suffer from high blood pressure which is the third leading cause of death globally. Dietary and lifestyle change is the most effect treatment for high blood pressure yet often medications are used. Medications however are not particularly effective and fraught with side effects which is consequently why up to 50% of people stop their medication within one year. Fortunately there is a safe nutritional medicine that may help.

Posted on Mon, 22 Feb 10

Deep breathing more effective than medication

For centuries breathing exercises have been used in traditional medicine practices such as yoga and meditation for health. Now deep breathing has FDA approval as a treatment for stress relief and lowering blood pressure because it may be more effective than diet, exercise and medications.

Posted on Mon, 14 Dec 09

Shake off your stroke risk

Every year there are 3.5 million deaths from stroke; one way to powerfully reduce your risk is to cut daily salt intake. Reduction in salt consumption has been shown to reduce blood pressure which in turn reduces risk for both stroke and heart disease.