Since I have been looking into this, it seems that its better to increase your calcium, magnesium, and potassium from naturally occuring sources rather than in supplemental form. This is not to say that supplements shouldn’t be taken. I take, and will continue to take, several supplements simply because I can feel a benefit... »

Its something that we all know in the back of our minds. Happiness and joy tend to make us feel better. I am sure that good feelings do a lot more than lower blood pressure. With that in mind…happy reading A recent study suggests positive emotions inhibit elevated blood pressure, reduce risk of heart attack... »

A new drug by a Swiss company is currently in clinical trials. Many have hoped for something to deliver better results for lowering high blood pressure and reducing the incidence of strokes and heart attacks. It sounds good. But we shouldn’t forget that in many cases its our lifestyles that have caused these problems.... »

I switch between Nifedical and Benicar to manage my bp. I am determined to limit the amount of perscription drugs that have to take. I had been taking Nifedical for almost a year and it had kept my bp down around the 140-150/80-90 mark. However, over the past 2-3 months, my diastolic has been... »

It is generally thought that a cornerstone of lowering your blood pressure is to reduce your sodium intake. However, it has also been established that, in addition to lowering your sodium intake, you should also increase your dietary potassium intake. And that the combination of these to will help to lower blood pressure in... »