There is a lot of buzz these days concerning the health benefits of dark chocolate. Dark chocolate contains flavonoids which are antioxidants. These nutrients have been shown through research to lower blood pressure when it is elevated above normal levels. The more commonly encountered lighter chocolate, or milk chocolate, does not contain flavonoids in any [...]

High blood pressure is a major risk factor which often leads to a heart attack or a stroke. Many adults suffer from hypertension without being aware of it, it is estimated one in three people have hypertension. Hypertension is called the “silent killer” because there are no outward symptoms, no signs that that you are [...]

The dangers of having high blood pressure for a long period of time are many. This is why it is very important to have your blood pressure checked often and to follow your doctor‘s orders pertaining to high blood pressure. The reason for this is, if hypertension is ignored it could cause major physical problems. [...]

Oftentimes, when fibromyalgia is diagnosed, people are prescribed medications to treat pain and other symptoms associated with the disorder. But recent studies have shown that there may be a fibromyalgia high blood pressure link and certain medications may even put a patient at risk. Serotonin, fibromyalgia and high blood pressure Serotonins are neuro-transmitters that pass [...]

Your blood pressure does not remain static. That is, the measurement will not be the exact same thing every time you take it, no matter what. Instead, your blood pressure (BP) is affected by a huge range of things that can raise or lower it at any given time. Even standing up can change your [...]