The Circulatory
Pain Relievers and High Blood Pressure: What You Need to Know
But did you know that the pain relievers you take could be affecting your blood pressure as well?
Recent research from UCLA Health and the American Heart Association has shed light on how common pain medications, including over-the-counter options, can exacerbate high blood pressure. Here’s what you need to know to keep your blood pressure in check while managing pain.
Foods to Avoid If You Have Hypertension
You’ve been diagnosed with hypertension, and you’re concerned about your blood pressure.
So what can you do to improve your heart health?
We have a few great suggestions for foods and drinks to avoid if you have hypertension.
The Mighty Beet:: The Natural Superfood with Diuretic Properties
What’s so important about their ability to act as a diuretic? Doctors often prescribe diuretics for patients with high BP. The reason for this is that diuretics help remove sodium, and subsequently water, from the body. By reducing the fluid in your body, there is less fluid that needs to go through your blood vessels and therefore less pressure is put on your pumping heart.
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