(Natural News) As the controversial issue of medical marijuana use is coming to a head in many states, now is also the time for people to understand its many uses and benefits. While some people believe that marijuana is just for recreation, numerous studies reveal otherwise, showing that it also lends itself to various medicinal purposes. Two of […]

(Natural News) Commonly used in Asian cuisine, lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) has a refreshing lemony smell and flavor. Lemongrass tea can relieve cold and cough symptoms and studies suggest that the plant can also be used to naturally lower high blood pressure (hypertension). The nutritional profile of lemongrass Lemongrass contains antioxidants, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds. The plant also […]

(Natural News) Amaranth is a diverse and colorful plant offering a bevy of healthful benefits. Flour made from its seeds has more protein than most others, and amaranth pasta is also a tasty alternative to your typical wheat pasta. Amaranth is in the superfood category, as it is full of fiber, rich in magnesium, copper […]

(Natural News) People who have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, are at a higher risk of developing chronic illnesses, many of which can lead to early death. Regular exercise is believed to be one of the best ways to control high blood pressure, and a review of studies reports that it may be […]

(Natural News) A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine found that polysaccharides from astragalus, also known as huang qi in Chinese medicine, exhibit antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects that may be useful against hypertension. In the study, a team of Chinese researchers looked at the function of astragalus polysaccharides on pulmonary arterial hypertension. […]

(Natural News) A diet loaded with fiber-rich foods could help lower the risk of getting a potentially dangerous cardiovascular disease. In particular, a British review found that high intake of dietary fiber can prevent stroke. Every year, strokes cause millions of deaths around the world. In the U.S., three out of every four incidences of stroke are first attacks, […]

(Natural News) Pregnant mothers should really be watchful of what they eat as they are eating not only for themselves, but also for their baby. For one, pregnant moms should be wary of eating a lot of salty foods. A study published in the Journal of Hypertension has revealed that consuming too much salt during pregnancy can […]

(Natural News) A recent study has uncovered the harsh truth about blood pressure: As the incidence of people with elevated or high blood pressure rises, so do the number of deaths related to this deadly condition. High blood pressure — also referred to as hypertension — has earned the “silent killer” moniker, given that the warning signs of […]

(Natural News) Being physically active doesn’t just help you lose weight. In fact, static training can also improve your cardiovascular health. Static activities and heart health Various studies have proven that physical activity is crucial for heart health, but neither research nor recommendations “consistently differentiate between the benefits of different types of physical activity.” According to a […]

(Natural News) Hypertension can be managed without the need to take expensive pharmaceutical drugs. Instead, consume as many naturally nutritious foods in their unprocessed state to help maintain your blood pressure at healthy levels. Dark chocolate contains flavanols that lower both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in hypertensive and pre-hypertensive patients. It also has procyanidins that […]