Glucosamine and Chondroitin are the building blocks of cartilage and connecting tissues. Glucosamine, also known as chitosamine, is a substance that occurs naturally in the covering of shellfish. Glucosamine is available in natural forms such as glucosamine hydrochloride, glucosamine sulfate as well as in synthetic forms. Chondroitin occurs naturally in shark or bovine cartilage. It [...]

The state of having high blood pressure is also referred to as hypertension. You are a possible candidate for hypertension if your blood pressure is higher than 140/90 mmHg. Hypertension can originate from a lot of things. For one thing, improper diet with increased intake of fatty and high-cholesterol food can cause hypertension. Emotional disturbances [...]

If you suffer from hypertension or high blood pressure, taking steps to control it could add years to your life and give you a better quality of life too. Surveys are carried out on a regular basis because the complaint affects a high percentage of the world’s population. Having your blood pressure checked regularly will [...]

Primary (aka essential) hypertension has no known cause, however there are a number of lifestyle factors which do seem to effect the chances of developing hypertension. Risk factors may be related to the environment, genetics and family history, smoking, diet, hormones, how much sodium (salt) you have in your diet or even the level of [...]

Malignant hypertension is a severe form of hypertension in which a patient has an unusually high blood pressure. The diastolic pressure that is typically around 80mmHg reaches a reading of 130mmHg or higher. When this occurs, organs in the body such as the brain, kidneys, eyes, and the heart are most susceptible to damage. If [...]