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My new web site NaturoBase.com has a lot more information - over 6,000 research studies, etc!
Visit the NaturDoctor Store for professional nutritional supplements. See the Heart and Cholesterol section for high-quality products. Basic Nutritional Support Hormone Panels Children's Health. Men's Health Women's Health Detoxification Liver Digestion Support Musculoskeletal Finally, a Healthy Energy Drink for you and your kids! |
Information on HypertensionDescription Hypertension is defined as a sustained elevated blood pressure (systolic blood pressure of 140 mm Hg or greater and/or diastolic blood pressure of 90 mm Hg or greater). Hypertension is a strong risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Men tend to run higher pressures than females but more importantly have a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular disease at any given blood pressure. Normal blood pressure is 140/90 or lower. Borderline hypertension is 140-159/90-94. Hypertension is160/95 and above. Causes Over 90% of hypertension has no identified cause. These can be labeled essential or primary hypertension. Secondary causes of hypertension include four areas: Renal parenchymal (Glomerulonephritis; Pyelonephritis; Polycystic kidneys); Endocrine (Primary hyperaldosteronism; Pheochromocytoma; Hyperthyroidism; Cushing's syndrome); Vascular (Coarctation; Renal artery stenosis); and Chemical (Oral contraceptives; NSAID's; Decongestants; Antidepressants; Sympathomimetics; Many industrial chemicals; Corticosteroids; Ergotamine alkaloids; Lithium; Cyclosporine). Risk factors include: Family history; Obesity; Alcohol; Excess dietary sodium; Stress; and Physical inactivity. Insulin Resistance and Diabetes Type 2. Hypertension is strongly associated with diabetes, both type 1 and 2. Kidney damage is generally the cause of high blood pressure in diabetes type 1. Obesity and insulin resistance are the factors associated with hypertension in type 2 diabetes, the more common type. People with type 2 diabetes generally have normal or high levels of insulin, a critical hormone in the metabolism of sugar. However, they are unable to use the insulin, the condition called insulin resistance . Without insulin, blood glucose (sugar in the blood) rises, the hallmark of diabetes. Low Levels of Nitric Oxide. The gas nitric oxide can be produced in the body, where it affects the smooth muscles cells that line blood vessels; it helps keep them relaxed, flexible. It may also help prevent blood clotting. Low levels of nitric oxide have been observed in people with high blood pressure (particularly in African Americans) and may be an important factor in essential hypertension NSAIDs Long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may injure the kidney and is an important cause of secondary hypertension in the elderly population. Such drugs include aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Rufen), naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, Aleve), and many others. Of these drugs, aspirin appears to have the least detrimental effect on blood pressure. Oral contraceptives Oral contraceptives (the Pill) increase the risk for high blood pressure, particularly in women who are older, obese, smokers, or some combination. Stopping the Pill nearly always reduces blood pressure, although a recent study suggests that oral contraceptives may produce a small but significant increase in diastolic pressure that persists in some older women who have been off the Pill for years. Coffee and Soda Caffeine causes a temporary increase in blood pressure, which has been thought to be harmless in people with normal blood pressure. Studies are suggesting, however, that regular, heavy coffee drinking (an average of 5 cups per day) can boost blood pressure, and there is growing evidence that a high intake of coffee may be harmful in people with hypertension and may even increase their risk for stroke. Drinking coffee also increases excretion of calcium, which also may affect blood pressure. (Anyone who drinks coffee should maintain an adequate calcium intake.) Conventional Labs Conventional lab tests include: Total, HDL and LDL cholesterol, Triglycerides, Fibrinogen Cutting-edge markers include: Homocysteine, C-reactive protein, Lipoprotein(a), Apo A-1 and Apo B Specialty Lab Tests Products to consider Natural Therapies Most natural health web sites put a list of herbs, vitamins and nutritional supplements along with citations from scientific studies. Have you found this to be confusing, since there are so many to choose from? A far simpler way is to choose a supplement from the appropriate body system, such as liver support, detoxification, etc. A well formulated supplement works a lot better than separate vitamins and usually costs a lot less. Please call me at (239) 659-2684 if you would like some assistance in choosing an appropriate product. I can't diagnose or treat diseases by phone, but I can assist you in making better choices. I also can send some relevant articles to read. The first ten minutes are free (as long as you purchase from my web site). |
The next step, after you have been diagnosed with a disease, is to find out what is the specific cause, and then choose supplements that address it. Phone consults are my specialty. Please call my at (239) 659-2684 to schedule a consultation.
I recommend that you make an informed choice, and the goal of this web site is to provide you with the information to make a wise choice when it comes to your health and wellness.
As you can see, I don't sell any vitamins on this web site. There are thousands of vitamin stores that will sell you whatever vitamin you want, and many of them offer discounts.
If you are interested in some high-quality basic nutritional supplements, I recommend visiting the Store You will find my recommendations for a multiple, tasty chewable fiber wafers, high-potency probiotics, and fish oils.
Good luck in your journey towards health and wellness!!
Unfortunately, that would be a clear violation of FDA regulations. Also, one of the most important aspect of naturopathy is: "Treat the person, not the disease". This is a profound statement, and many people have spent thousands of dollars on vitamins listed in books or web sites for a specific disease. This is what I call "vending machine medicine". It rarely works! The solution is to find a naturopathic physician, such as myself, to assist you.
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