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Study Suggests Routine Fasting May Affect Heart Health

Research by doctors and scientists at the Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City, UT revealed metabolic changes during fasting that could be linked to better health. The most recent study confirmed their finding from an earlier study that was published in the October 2008 Journal of Cardiology. The original study found a correlation… read more

Fasting in the Treatment of Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

Summary: High blood pressure (HBP) is the most common contributing cause of death and disability in populations of industrialized countries. The majority of patients that suffer morbidity and mortality as a consequence of hypertension have blood pressure (BP) in the high-normal range, with systolic BP between 120 mm Hg. and 140 mm Hg. No… read more

High Blood Pressure: Learning to Live Without It

What is the epidemic condition that causes more death and disability in industrialized countries than any other? What is the leading reason for visits to doctors and the single biggest justification for drug prescriptions? What condition affects the majority of Americans over the age of 65, often has no symptoms, and is referred to as the… read more

Telling the truth about high blood pressure

What your doctor doesn't know about high blood pressure could kill you! High blood pressure, also known as "hypertension," is the number one reason people visit their doctor in the United States. Each year, more than 100 million doctor visits are made for the medical management of this condition. High blood pressure is both a sign, as well as a… read more