Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension or DASH PlanHypertension, or high blood pressure, affects more than 65 million Americans. This means a staggering proportion of 1 out 3 Americans. There are also 59 million Americans who are said to have prehypertension or borderline hypertension.When blood courses through the blood vessels at abnormally high pressures, the arterial walls harden, the heart works so hard and the delicately tiny vessels in the brain, eyes, heart and kidneys may rupture and hemorrhage to cause stroke, blindness, heart attack and kidney failure.The optimum blood pressure should be no lower than 120/80 mm Hg. A blood…

Equine Influenza Signs and SymptomsEquine Influenza is a viral, upper respiratory disease which is extremely contagious and spreads rapidly wherever horses are gathered together, such as stables, stock yards, etc., and attacks those horses that are most susceptible and/or unvaccinated.The signs and symptoms seen with both diseases are usually a sudden fever (103 to 106 degrees F), lethargy, nasal discharge, coughing, weakness, stiffness and loss of appetite and depression. Some horses may develop only a mild case of influenza, and symptoms may go unnoticed while other horses may develop a severe infection and remain ill for weeks.Equine influenza is spread…

Hypertension – Home Made Support GroupWhat an emotional day I am having, My day started out with a fantastic run, my doctor told me I have sky-high blood pressure and my food consumption will be limited and I need to lose 100 pounds.I have to admit that I am a mommas’ boy. Yes I am 6 foot 5 former football player who has put fear into many opponents. But I am a mommas’ boy and I talk to her almost daily. When we moved away from our old city she was not happy about our decision and tried to influence…

10 Tips to Prevent InfluenzaDo not belittle influenza. Especially for you who are old, influenza can be harder to fight than influenza that attacks young men. It is because the immune system of old men usually goes down and the types of influenza virus that attack people are usually different.There are three types of influenza virus; type A, B, and C. Each of them has its own family. Avian influenza for example includes type A. The types of influenza virus are also not same in their fierceness. Influenza that commonly attacks Europeans for example includes the vicious influenza virus.That is…

Herbal Tea For Treating HypertensionDid you know anything “the silent killer”?No? The answer is high blood pressure, or in medical term known as hypertension. You see, most of people don’t even realize that they have it.American Heart Association stated that one out of every three Americans has high blood pressure, and one third of those who suffer from it do not know they have it.You want to keep it under control? Simple, zip herbal tea! There are few herbal teas that good for controlling your blood pressure. Let’s check them out!Try alfalfa, it’s a great tea for your high blood…

7 Ways to Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season‘Tis the season for the invasion of the germs. Seasonal flu usually peaks in late fall and can last until May 1st. According to the Centers For Disease Control (CDC), last years’ H1N1 virus spread worldwide, causing the first flu pandemic in over 40 years. While it’s hard to make it through an entire cold and flu season without so much as a sniffle, the following habits can minimize the chances of getting sick and make our bodies less susceptible to infection.1. Eat Extra Fruits and VeggiesLoading your plate with extra…

Can Herbal Tea Cure High Blood Pressure? Examining a Natural RemedyHigh blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a dangerous condition that affects millions of individuals. It is estimated that one out of three Americans has high blood pressure. Of those who do suffer from this serious medical condition, one third do not even realize they have it. For this reason, it is sometimes called a silent killer. Fortunately, there are some easy, natural ways to lower blood pressure. One of these is by drinking herbal teas.There are a variety of different herbal teas that can be used to lower…