(Natural News) Qigong, a traditional Chinese exercise, helps practitioners cultivate “qi” (vital life force) through different techniques. There are various forms and styles of qigong, and they can either heal you, improve your physical attributes, or help you achieve enlightenment. However, according to a study, qigong may also help people with hypertension lower their blood […]

(Natural News) In Malaysia, mahogany seeds are used as a folk medicine for the treatment of hypertension. A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food provides scientific evidence on the use of mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) seed as a herbal medicine to treat hypertension. Hypertension, also referred to as high blood pressure, occurs when a person’s pressure […]

(Natural News) Adding to its wide range of health benefits, a recent study found that acupuncture can help prevent and even treat hypertension or high blood pressure in middle-aged individuals. Acupuncture has been around for millennia and although its practitioners and followers have consistently sworn by its ability to treat a wide variety of health issues, […]

(Natural News) If you live near a forest and are worried about your blood pressure, you might want to consider taking a walk in the woods. The findings of a Japanese review attribute anti-hypertensive effects to Shinrin-yoku, the ancient practice of “forest bathing.” Forest bathing has recently caught the eye of preventive medicine researchers. Several […]

(Natural News) Black beans are legumes that are packed with fiber, potassium and protein. This winning combination of nutrients will greatly benefit sufferers of hyptertension. A popular ingredient in Latin American dishes, black beans can often be found in soups, salads, and burritos. It is a more affordable alternative to meat while still remaining an excellent source […]

(Natural News) Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is one of the primary risk factors for heart disease and stroke, which are the leading causes of death in the U.S. To prevent hypertension, a study suggests eating more yogurt regularly. The study, which was published in the Journal of Hypertension, assessed the effect of […]

(Natural News) You might not think of garlic as a superfood, nor consider it a powerful one at that, but an Indian study showed that Allium sativum is highly potent against the many risk factors that lead to metabolic syndrome. The study reported that eating crushed raw garlic reduces the chances that metabolic syndrome will […]

(Natural News) In the U.K., there are about 60,666 deaths per year caused by stroke and at least 124,037 deaths caused by ischemic heart disease. With these alarming figures, it helps to know that researchers found that reducing salt intake by three grams per day can lower blood pressure, which in turn can help reduce the occurrence […]

(Natural News) Most of the Western world has been slow on the uptake when it comes to the benefits of camel’s milk. However, that means everyone’s missing out on what it can do for the body, such as potentially reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases caused by hypertension, according to a study published in CyTA – […]

(Natural News) High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a medical condition wherein the force of the blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels is consistently too high. Being hypertensive puts you at a greater risk of developing a heart attack or stroke. The primary way high blood pressure causes harm is by stressing […]