Author Archive: Gus Deligiannidis

In our last Living Healthy Blog post, we discussed Lowering Your Blood Pressure Naturally with Omega 3 Acids. Omega 3 Acids are found naturally in many foods, including “fatty fish” such as Salmon. Another quick and easy meal is Broiled Halibut….
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Salmon tastes great, and reduces blood pressure. A study in the journal “Nutrition” revealed that people who ate “fatty fish” such as salmon 3 days a week for 8 weeks achieved a drop in their diastolic blood pressure. The Omega-3…
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The Mind and Body Connection is the most important factor in getting the most benefits from light exercise and managing stress. Some exercise to build muscle, and a certain level of physical and mental intensity is required in order to…
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Managing Stress and High Blood Pressure is one of the most important things you can do to safeguard your health. A number of physical changes occur in your body when you are under extreme stress. Adrenaline and cortisol are released…
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Today I would like to discuss how you can engage in light exercise to manage blood pressure. When you hear the word “exercise,” what is your immediate reaction? Some people savor the activity, while others imagine the worst. Yes, you…
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Home Blood Pressure Monitors are relatively inexpensive and convenient, but they are not a substitute for having your blood pressure tested by your doctor. A study at the University of Alberta in Calgary has shown that home blood pressure monitors…
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To lower or prevent high blood pressure, consider a low-sodium diet high containing potassium, calcium and magnesium. Low-fat dairy foods, in particular, have proven to be a valuable source of calcium, which also benefits you in a number of other…
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One simple step you can take to improve your help is to manage salt intake to minimize high blood pressure. Avoiding the salt shaker at the dinner table is a start, but it is also important to learn how to…
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One action step you can take to avoid serious health risks is to check your blood pressure regularly. The Mayo Clinic advocates blood pressure readings every two years beginning at age 18, or yearly if you are at high risk….
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High Blood Pressure can affect your health in multiple, unseen ways. Many people depend on a benign “early warning”…some mild form of discomfort or the feeling that something is “not quite right.: The truth is that High Blood Pressure, as…
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