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06Nov 2019 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire

Can All Kinds of Music Reduce Blood Pressure?

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Can all music give you the benefit of lower blood pressure? The answer is associated with your physiologic response to the music. For example, if the music causes you stress, then it will likely cause your blood pressure to increase. Stress can cause high blood pressure. Research has shown that listening to certain kinds of music can reduce stress; therefore, blood pressure could be reduced. According to Dr. Caterine Paugam-Burtz and colleagues, Mozarts causes a soothing effect in patients who are critically ill. View the video below from Dr. Greger to understand what music you should consider. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4YH6WDqkD8

22Oct 2019 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire

We Have A Serious Problem: Many Are Struggling and Dying From Hypertension

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We have a severe problem. People are struggling and even dying from high blood pressure, a treatable disease that can be prevented. For many people struggling with high blood pressure, home blood pressure measurements could be valuable for determining and monitoring the best treatment option. Home blood pressure monitoring is also essential to monitor your response to the selected treatment option. Not to mention, home blood pressure monitoring is the most accurate blood pressure measurement if taken appropriately. There is limited time to get a blood pressure measurement in the doctor's office. Another reason people struggle with their blood pressure is that they don't know their blood pressure target goal. They leave their office visits without a goal to target. Talk with your health care provider and find out what…

17Oct 2019 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire

5 Common Mistakes That Will Keep Your Blood Pressure High

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We all can learn from mistakes, but some mistakes are too risky. You have to be very careful about common mistakes regarding blood pressure that could cause serious problems with your health. Below are five common mistakes that will keep your blood pressure high. 1) Denial that your blood pressure is high. Notify your health care provider with persistently elevated blood pressures 2) Failing to monitor your blood pressure once a week or more if 140/90 mm Hg or higher. 3) Ignoring your severe high blood pressure after business hours instead of contacting your health care provider for advice the next business day if moderate and immediately if severe. 4) Failure to keep a blood pressure log and sharing elevated measurements of 135/80 mm Hg or greater with your health…

05Oct 2019 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire

Can You Escape Hypertension?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lupPd8SsZNc Dr. Greger has done extensive work to bring together important research findings, which he reveals in his video above. According to research, the more fruit and vegetable you eat, the more you can lower your blood pressure. Lower blood pressure can be acquired in as little as seven days if you eliminate meat, eat fruit and vegetables, and walk 30 minutes a day. I am on a semi-vegetarian diet, walking 30 minutes, and eating fruit and vegetables every day. As a result, I have normal blood pressure. I challenge you to try this for 7 days. Let me know in the comment section below if it works for you.

03Oct 2019 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire

Can Hypertension Be Cured?

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Hypertension is the leading cause of coronary heart disease, which is responsible for most deaths from heart disease in the United States. Much of what we know about heart disease comes from a large reliable research study conducted in Framingham, Massachusetts. The Framingham Study found that 90% of 50-year-olds adults with normal blood pressure can expect to develop hypertension before they die. But once you have hypertension, is there such a thing as a cure? What we do know for sure from the research is that medication is for managing hypertension to prevent poor outcomes like stroke, heart attack, and kidney disease. Blood pressure medication is not a cure. If you want a cure, you have to do more than take anti-hypertensive medication. In his video called "Kemptner's rice Diet,"…

01Oct 2019 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire

How to Cure Neuropathy in 4 Days

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Neuropathy feels like tingling, burning and numbness sensation in your feet or hands. It can make it very difficult to walk or make you unable to use your hands. If you suffer from nerve pain, there is a cure with fruits, vegetables and 30 minutes of walking a day. Eating a plant-based diet to cure nerve pain comes as no surprise because inflammation is the cause of many diseases and health problems. Much research has shown that inflammation of the blood vessels may cause hypertension. Inflammation of the nerves causes neuropathy. Also, keep in mind that the lack of enough B vitamins could cause nerve pain. A B complex vitamin, B5 and magnesium, may help resolve your problem. See the video below for details of how to cure neuropathy in…

20Sep 2019 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire

Why Do We Eat What We Eat?

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Why do we eat what we eat? It's simple and complicated. We eat what we eat because we have acquired the taste. An acquired taste for the food we eat keeps us desiring the food that we routinely eat. Over time, we have acquired a taste for the food that we eat and the drinks that we drink. Therefore, over time, we can get a taste for something new. The video below defines an acquired taste. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sjpy1fdwGjA The unfairness of it all makes a plant-based diet difficult to adhere to while at work or when we get hungry, or both. So, the BIG challenge is to acquire a taste for plant-based food to effectively lower blood pressure. We can take it one day at a time and work on the…

17Sep 2019 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire

Keto Diet: Is it For You?

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I have tried the keto diet, and I must say, it's hard. The keto diet has a lot of benefits and you can lose weight fast. I just could not do it right now. I love carbohydrates too much! However, some people are ready to do the keto diet. Before you give it a try, check out Dr. Gregor's advice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_2DZ7a4gak

02Sep 2019 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire

Best Things You Can Do To Treat Your Dry Eyes

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Some patients who are diagnosed with hypertension experience dry eyes because certain blood pressure medications may cause dry eyes. I will tell you what to do about dry eyes for instant relief and longterm resolution. There may be other reasons for dry eyes like a decrease in estrogen in post-menopausal women. Vitamin A and omega 3 deficiency could also cause dry eyes. Causes of Dry Eyes Diuretics can cause your eyes to be dry, especially if you are dehydrated. Therefore, it is very important to drink at least four 16 ounces of water every day, unless this is contraindicated to your health (i.e. heart failure). Ask your health care provider about your recommended water intake to be safe. See a list of common diuretics below: 1) Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ (Hydrodiuril, Microzide)…

28Aug 2019 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire

Top 5 “Must-See” Documentaries to Improve Your Diet

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Despite my strong family history of hypertension(mother, father, maternal grandmother, maternal grandfather), I have normal blood pressure. My blood pressure started to creep up several years ago and I started eating a diet rich in fruits and veggies. This has kept it in check. I read several books about nutrition, which were the same old hoopla. Then, I viewed the documentaries I am recommending in this blog, which motivated me to make a plant-based diet my routine. No, I'm not a vegan or vegetarian (not yet). I eat mostly organic or grass-fed meats routinely. Check out my top 5 documentaries to influence your mindset that may improve your diet. You will began to look at your food choices differently. I believe these videos will motivate you to eat real food…