Blood Pressure The Silent Killer

High blood pressure is called the silent killer, and is one of the well known causes of serious heart disease, and is the most common cardiovascular disease.

However, you can have it and not even know it, because high blood pressure seldom causes any symptoms that warn you of a problem.

High blood pressure is a serious condition that must be controlled to prevent heart disease. Left uncontrolled it can damage components of the circulatory system, including the blood vessels of the heart, brain and kidneys.

Many people think that blood pressure or hypertension is a natural cause of aging. This does not seem to be the case, in some parts of the world aging does not bring an increase in blood pressure and hypertension levels.

Here you can find high blood pressure information to understand what high blood pressure, and hypertension is, and what is considered normal blood pressure values.

You can also find detailed high blood pressure information and discussions about high blood pressure cures and high blood pressure causes.

There are also various high blood pressure remedies that claim to lower blood pressure.

You can read about the beneifits of using a blood pressure monitor to keep your numbers in check, and where you can find blood pressure monitors online.

You can even get blood pressure monitors here.

Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure

A 3 part interview series on natural remedies for blood pressure and bp's relationship to obesity by Tom Venuto, NSCA-CPT, CSCS
Author of "Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle"

1.Lower your Blood Pressure Naturally reference material and as a way to open the door to a discussion between patients and their doctors about alternative ways to manage blood pressure.

2. Foods That Lower Blood Pressure and the the relationship between blood pressure and obesity?

3. Natural Blood Pressure Remedies and how to avoid quackery and frauds.

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Blood Pressure And Hypertension questions and answers

What is Hypertension and how can it be diagnosed?

Hypertension Q & A
Dr. H. Jacqueline Suk answers some frequently asked questions on high blood pressure or hypertension.
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Giving High Blood Pressure the Squeeze
A report issued by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recommends that people with prehypertension and known hypertension make lifestyle changes to lower their risk of heart disease and stroke. An expert discusses the best ways to make ...
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High Blood Pressure Videos from the College of Cardiology

Medications and Diet for hypertension
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a risk factor for heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions. Fortunately, it can be controlled. Tune in to find out how.
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The Challenge of High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a silent killer that presents one of the greatest health risks facing the African American community. Learn how you can control high blood pressure and improve your health.
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Prevention is always the best defense against any chronic disease.

There are a number of things you can do to Prevent High Blood Pressure and if you are taking blood pressure medications then this is what you should know about high blood pressure medications, and the interactions between pain relievers and high blood pressure medications

Last modified:
August 17, 2006