29Jan 2020 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire
What is Your Cardiovascular Risk and Why Should You Care?

What is Your Cardiovascular Risk and Why Should You Care?

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What are your risk factors of having a heart attack or stroke in the next ten years? Keep in mind, the greater your risk, the greater your benefit when you modify your risk. Your preventive behavior is the best cure. We all know that hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular (heart) disease and stroke. I just can't ignore that one out of every three deaths here in the United States is due to cardiovascular disease, and modified risk factors could have prevented at least 25% of these deaths. But did you know that there are other risk factors besides high blood pressure that contribute to your increased risk of being disabled, losing your quality of life, or dying from a heart attack, coronary artery disease, or stroke? Some…
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29Nov 2019 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire
A Blood Pressure Drug That Could Be Dangerous for African Americans

A Blood Pressure Drug That Could Be Dangerous for African Americans

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Lisinopril is an anti-hypertension medication, and it will protect your kidneys if you have diabetes. Although lisinopril is not the first drug of choice for hypertension in African Americans, many are prescribed the medicine as mono-treatment. I want to warn you that in African Americans, Lisinopril could be dangerous. Lisinopril could cause angioedema that swelling of your lips or throat. If you are on lisinopril and your lips swell, or you have difficulty breathing, get emergency treatment. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately because angioedema COULD BE FATAL. Angioedema could be reversed within a few minutes with the appropriate medication to reverse this allergic reaction. There is an alternative medication that is equally effective in protecting your kidneys or reduces blood pressure, and that medication is…
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23Nov 2019 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire
Craving Ice? Get your Blood Level Checked Now!

Craving Ice? Get your Blood Level Checked Now!

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Craving ice, dirt, caramel, or other cravings? Your blood level might be low, and you might need blood and iron. Excessive iron can be dangerous to your health. It is essential to know your iron level before taking any vitamins that contain iron. It is a known fact that people who crave ice are anemic. Anemia can be detrimental if your hemoglobin level is seven or below. Ask your health care provider for a complete blood count, iron level, TIBC, and Ferritin level to assess your need for supplementation if you have cravings to ice. Hemoglobin of 7 or less may require a blood transfusion, and a ferritin level of less than 50 may require daily ferrous sulfate by mouth. If you have had a gastric sleeve or gastric bypass,…
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19Nov 2019 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire
Can Your Eye Sight Improve After Damage to Your Retina?

Can Your Eye Sight Improve After Damage to Your Retina?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orqdxsg-Dr4 Uncontrolled blood pressure or diabetes can damage your eyes, particularly your retina. Blood and swelling behind the eye come from high blood pressure or high blood sugar. A systolic blood pressure (top number) greater than 139 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure (bottom number) greater than 89 mm Hg or higher would make you more likely to experience damage to your eyes. Of course, the damage occurs over time. A diet rich in vitamins (A, C, E, omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, and zeaxanthin) supports eye health. Sometimes damage to the retina can be reversed. You would have to stick to a plant-based rice diet for at least three months to reap the benefits. Ask your health care provider before making any dietary changes or before taking any supplements. How…
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06Nov 2019 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire
Can All Kinds of Music Reduce Blood Pressure?

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
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22Oct 2019 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire
We Have A Serious Problem: Many Are Struggling and Dying From Hypertension

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…
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17Oct 2019 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire
5 Common Mistakes That Will Keep Your Blood Pressure High

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…
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05Oct 2019 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire
Can You Escape Hypertension?

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.
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03Oct 2019 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire
Can Hypertension Be Cured?

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,"…
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01Oct 2019 by Tonya Breaux-Shropshire
How to Cure Neuropathy in 4 Days

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…
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