A new study is turning decades of medical dogma on its head. A panel of independent experts reported last week that drugs used to treat mild cases of high blood pressure have not been shown to reduce heart attacks, strokes, or overall deaths.Lenzer, Jeanne...
It's better to take blood pressure-lowering medications before bed rather than first thing in the morning, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of theJournal of the American Society Nephrology(JASN). The results indicate that heart conditions such as strokes and heart attacks can ...
Just be sure you don't have meds that look the same that can cause a mix up (for example, 2 white, round tablets). Check with any relatives or older loved ones to be sure it's not confusing, too. Ask your pharmacist if you can leave the medicine out of it's original container,...
People who live in large urban areas may be less likely to take prescribed medications for high blood pressure and less likely to have a primary care provider than those living in smaller rural communities, new research suggests. The findings also suggest there areregional differences, with those ...
Walter Last's Diluted Borax Solution:Walter Last suggests a milder approach by dissolving one teaspoon of Borax in 1 liter of water. From this solution, taking one or two teaspoons daily can be an effective yet gentler method of consuming Borax. ...
If you have changed your diet and have been exercising, do you still need your cholesterol medication? If you were to add in stress reduction actions such as meditation or regular yoga, do you need your blood pressure medication? Is your antidepressant still necessary and how are you feeling?
This Saturday, April 24th, from 10 am to 2 pm, you'll be able to drop off unwanted meds at these locations: TYLER PD at the UT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER -11937 US 271 TYLER PD at BROOKSHIRE'S -100 Rice Road The Tyler Police Department will be joining almost five thousand other police ag...
Ginkgo Biloba thins the blood so you do not want to be on that if you take blood thinners. Etc. Apparently Ginkgo is used medicinally but in tests efficacy in memory improvement has not been shown (or the results have been inconclusive).Whenever I forget to take my meds, it is usually ...
Basically, it warns you not to take Viagra with drugs such as nitrates, high blood pressure meds, narcotics, etc. Also, it you’ve been using any sort of drugs or device to get an erection, or if you have eye problems, ulcers, heart problems you need to stay away from Viagra. But ...
To be safe, experts recommend getting about 20 minutes unblocked sun exposure daily. This can be done earlier in the day like 10 am. Or later in the day at about 3 pm. They don’t recommend getting sun exposure in the middle of the day when sun rays are at their most potent. ...