Heart problems run in my family and high blood pressure is just the beginning. So today I’d like to share with you a simple program I follow that has helped me naturally keep my blood pressure numbers where they should be…

You’ve heard the term ‘biohacking’ thrown around a lot, but what does it mean? It’s like lifehacking (using simple techniques to make your life better). Except with biohacking, you’re hacking your biology to make your health better. Let’s start with your blood pressure…

There are endless ways to enjoy it. And when you read the results of this study, you’ll be kicking yourself for not doing it sooner! Filled with healthy polyphenols, like mangiferin, quercetin and gallic acid, this juicy fruit provides full-body benefits, especially for…

Hypertension can mean a lifelong pre-existing condition and daily medication that doesn’t just cramp your style… it invites some side effects you’d probably rather do without, like diarrhea or constipation, lightheadedness and erection problems. Unless you’re open to alternatives… and I’ve got 19 natural ones.

31 million more Americans suddenly now have hypertension. Does that shock you? What’s even more shocking is that it’s by no fault of their own. The American College of Cardiology has provided new lowered criteria, so now anyone is fair game for their medicine…

Plaque is nasty stuff. It consists of cholesterol, fatty substances, cellular waste products, calcium and fibrin. And of course when it clogs your arteries, you’re in for a world of hurt. So, the two “ingredients” from this recipe that stand out are calcium and cholesterol. Which do you think is your biggest concern?

It’s possible to control high blood pressure without medication. Simple lifestyle changes like losing weight, exercising daily, eating healthy and cutting back on alcohol, caffeine and stress can have an amazing effect on your blood pressure. But so can just drinking a daily glass of…

Could there really be just one perfect exercise that reduces arterial stiffness and blood pressure, while also increasing leg strength in stage 2 hypertensive postmenopausal women, like me? The answer is yes! And you can kiss those gym fees goodbye…

Concerned about your heart attack risk? At least five studies over the last decade or so have presented solid evidence that this habit can help reduce blood pressure, strengthen arteries and reduce the likelihood of that thing you’re worrying about…

By now, you’ve heard all about the health benefits of fermented foods. Well, it turns out that yogurt — the most popular of fermented dairy products — is a must-have for high blood pressure-sufferers everywhere… and anyone else who wants to manage their risk for heart disease and stroke. Here’s why…

Breast cancer is a dreaded disease. But there is something else dangerous about breast cancer — and other female-related diseases… They can mask symptoms and make it hard for a doctor to recognize the high and unique risks that women face from diseases that they feel are outside of the realm of our sex.

One of my resolutions this year is to keep a close watch on my blood pressure. Another is to work on my stress levels. So, I was excited to come across information indicating that one of my favorite things for decreasing stress — aromatherapy — may also be a beneficial tool for healthier blood pressure…