by nhri | Jul 30, 2013 | 2013, Arthritis, Blood Pressure, Essential Oils, Fats and Oils - General, Joint Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study determined that inhaling eucalyptus oil for 30 minutes significantly decreased pain after total knee replacement surgery and also significantly decreased blood pressure. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 15, 2013 | 2013, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health, Minerals, Vitamin K
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found a 34% increased risk of calcium in the arteries for those with low vitamin K levels. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 25, 2013 | 2011, Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Melatonin, Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. 5 mg per day of melatonin before bed for 2 months improved blood pressures, cholesterol levels and antioxidant status in participants with metabolic syndrome. (more…)
by nhri | May 6, 2013 | 2012, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin C
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Meta-analysis of 15,693 hypertensive patients found that a 10 mm Hg rise in systolic blood pressure correlated with a 10% increase in all fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular complications. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 22, 2013 | 2013, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Potassium
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this review article consisting of 35 studies totaling 129,940 patients, a 30% reduced risk of stroke was found when potassium intake was between 90-120 mmol per day. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 18, 2013 | 2011, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Proteins, Weight Control
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a review of whey protein studies, information was included showing a 57% improvement in insulin response after lunch, double the weight loss, and an 8.0 mmHg drop in systolic blood pressure compared to the control group. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 28, 2013 | 2003, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a small study of 19 elderly with partly blocked arteries, after one year of pomegranate juice consumption the participants had a 21% decrease in blood pressure (p< 0.05). (more…)
by nhri | Jan 25, 2013 | 2008, Blood Pressure, Botanicals, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Researchers found that systolic blood pressure decreased by 8.1% in study participants who drank hibiscus tea and their diastolic blood pressure decreased by 1.6%. (more…)
by nhri | Dec 3, 2012 | 2012, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Fiber, Pancreatic Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study of 121 patients with type 2 diabetes, those on a legume diet reduced a marker of blood sugar, blood pressure, and triglycerides more than the control group. (more…)
by nhri | Oct 1, 2012 | 2012, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber, Metabolic Syndrome, Whole Grains
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 46 patients with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, the consumption of 3 grams beta-glucan reduced blood pressure significantly. In other studies on blood sugar levels results were mixed but may be beneficial. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 19, 2012 | 2012, Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Fiber, Metabolic Syndrome, Pancreatic Health, Weight Control
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Psyllium lowered insulin levels by 20% and blood sugar by 22% in a study of 93 patients compared to the control group. Another test showed reductions in blood pressure. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 18, 2012 | 2012, Antioxidants, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Flavonoids, Metabolic Syndrome, Quercetin
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study with mice on a high fat diet and fed quercetin, there was a 17% reduction in blood sugar and 4% reduction in blood pressure over a control group. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 13, 2012 | 2012, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a test with 1898 women, higher intakes of anthocyanins were associated with lower arterial stiffness. 1-2 portions of berries daily could reduce high blood pressure risk. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 10, 2012 | 2012, Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Cardiovascular Health, Obesity
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study with 56 obese participants, those given green tea extract had significant improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, blood sugar, and inflammatory markers. (more…)
by nhri | May 18, 2012 | 2012, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Folic Acid & Folate
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A 20 year study showed that those with the highest 20% of folic acid intake had a 52% reduced risk of getting high blood pressure compared to those with the lowest 20% of folic acid intake.
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by nhri | Apr 9, 2012 | 2012, Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Taurine, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Research showed that women with higher blood levels of taurine resulted in a 45-60% reduction in the risk for hypertension. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 6, 2012 | 1999, Blood Pressure, Melatonin, Men's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This 2-day study of 14 men showed that melatonin supplementation decreased systolic blood pressure by 8%, diastolic by 6% and pulsatility index by 17%. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 20, 2011 | 2004, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research has suggested that whole grains can significantly benefit blood sugar and blood vessel health. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 12, 2011 | 2011, Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Lycopene
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study shows that daily supplementation with 25 mg of lycopene was effective in reducing LDL cholesterol by about 10%. Lycopene was also superior to placebo in lowering systolic blood pressure. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 21, 2011 | 2011, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Potassium, Stroke
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Higher potassium intake is significantly associated with a 21% lower risk of stroke. (more…)
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