Heart attacks and strokes do most of their damage during the first hours of the morning after we awaken. That is when they find and incapacitate most of their victims. But knowledge is power, and more than ever, doctors now know there is one silent link to many morning life-threatening emergencies – morning hypertension. What [...]

If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure then it is invaluable to have a blood pressure monitor like the Omron HEM-780 to keep a check on a daily basis. By changing your diet and monitoring your blood pressure you will be able to see what foods and drinks are effecting your BP level. [...]

Ranitidine, known to millions by its trade name of Zantac, is an acid reducer and histamine blocker. It works by blocking histamine receptors in the lining of the stomach. Doctors prescribe it mainly to treat peptic ulcers, gastritis, and stomach reflux. They also prescribe it to treat rare conditions where the stomach produces too much [...]

Based on medical studies, it is said that smoking tobacco or cigarettes can cause your blood pressure level to increase by 5 to 10 mm Hg during the day. It is actually the systolic blood pressure that is largely affected since the systolic blood pressure count increases by at least 20 mm Hg. Persons already [...]

High blood pressure can be termed the bane of modernisation because in primitive cultures, blood pressure was practically unknown. This disease is a result of a destructive lifestyle, smoking, obesity, alcohol intake, insulin resistance and stress. It has three major consequences stroke, heart attack and kidney damage. While some people may require medications to keep [...]