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DASH for More than Just Blood Pressure

The DASH Diet has been proven to lower blood pressure in as little as two weeks. Researchers are interested in the impact of the DASH diet on other aspects of heart health. A new study looked at the DASH diets effect on heart failure in women. Out of over 36,000 women between the ages of 4… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on November 10, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Use Vegetable Proteins to Lower Blood Pressure

You don’t have to follow a vegetarian diet to lower blood pressure, but there is solid evidence that vegetable proteins will lower blood pressure. A recent study compared dietary intake of the vegetable protein glutamic acid and blood pressure. The diet study showed a higher intake of glutamic acid linked to a 1.5 to 3 mm Hg decrease in systolic blood pressure (top number) and 1.0 to 1.6 mm Hg decreas… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on October 8, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

3 Top Minerals to Lower Blood Pressure

1. Reduce your SODIUM intake. Too much sodium in your diet can contribute to high blood pressure and make your blood pressure treatment less effective. Simply reducing your sodium intake to 2.3 grams (6 g table salt) daily can decrease your blood pressure. The average American consumes 6-18 grams of table salt daily (about 3 teaspoons). The body only needs 200 mg daily… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on September 10, 2009 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment

What are the dangers of elevated lipoprotein(a)?

Elevated lipoprotein a can cause problems. If your vessel walls are damaged, the body produces more lipoprotein(a) to repair vessel walls. Too much lipoprotein(a) concentrates at damage locations along your artery walls, binds with two amino acids resulting in LDL cholesterol being dumped at the “site” and oxidized LDL is deposited in the artery wall which escalates the build-up of plaque. As the plaque forms, lipoprotein(a)… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on September 1, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

What is the function of lipoprotein(a)?

Lipoprotein(a) is formed when one LDL molecule is attached to a protein called apolipoprotein(a). (FYI: Lipo = fat; hence the name lipoprotein – fat with protein.) A healthy level of lipoprotein(a) is beneficial and will: Repair damaged cells Restore structure of blood vessel walls Enhance blood clotting Prevent excessive blood loss due to damaged vessels Promote cell regeneration Basically, lipoprotein(a) at healthy levels acts as an “art… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on August 27, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Do you know your lipoprotein(a) levels?

Lipoprotein(a) is a type of cholesterol we all have; however, it’s not a cholesterol routinely monitored by physicians. Typically you receive a standard lipid panel which gives you the following labs: Total Cholesterol LDL Cholesterol HDL Cholesterol Triglycerides (and maybe VLDL Cholesterol) If the above labs are within normal, there is usually no reason a physician would order any further tests. For those of you with a strong family history of heart disease, I encourage you to have your phys… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on August 25, 2009 at 12:30pm — 2 Comments

Barley Benefits – Increase Barley Intake to Promote Heart Health

Barley contains the same soluble fiber and beta-glucan as oats. Individuals who regularly consume barley have lower LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and total cholesterol. A review of studies found the beta glucan in barley linked to decreased total cholesterol of 13 mg/dl, decreased LDL cholesterol of 10 mg/dl, and a reduced triglyceride level of 12 mg/dl. The review found no relationship… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on July 23, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

How to Lower LDL Cholesterol - Step 4

Let’s do a quick review. Step 1 of a diet to lower LDL cholesterol is to reduce saturated fat intake, step 2 increase soluble fiber, and step 3 increase plant sterol intake. The fourth step does not involve diet, but is an important part of maintaining a low LDL cholesterol level. Here is the fourth of four options for lowering LDL cholesterol: Physical Activity Inactivity can cause higher cholesterol levels. Increase physical activity to increase HDL, lower LDL, and lower triglyceride levels.… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on July 21, 2009 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

How to Lower LDL Cholesterol - Step 3

All right, in steps 1 and 2 we covered saturated fat to lower LDL cholesterol and increasing soluble fiber to lower LDL cholesterol. Now, let’s cover plant sterols. Here is the third of four options for lower LDL cholesterol diet: Plant Sterols Eat plant sterols everyday. Eating 2 grams of plant sterols each day will on average reduce your LDL cholesterol… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on July 16, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

How to Lower LDL Cholesterol - Step 2

As we covered in Lower LDL Cholesterol Diet – Step 1, LDL (bad) cholesterol levels should be less than 130 mg/dl and ideally less than 100 mg/dl. Here is the second of four options for lower LDL cholesterol diet: Soluble Fiber Increase dietary fiber, especially soluble fiber. Eat 25-35 grams of fiber daily and of this at least 15 grams should be soluble fiber. Research has shown that for every 1-2 grams of daily solu… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on July 14, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

How to Lower LDL Cholesterol - Step 1

LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol carries mostly cholesterol, some protein, and minimal triglycerides throughout your circulation. LDL cholesterol is commonly referred to as the “bad” cholesterol because it’s deposited along artery walls and if it becomes oxidized it will form a plaque eventually leading to blockage of your arteries. For this reason… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on July 9, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Does garlic lower blood pressure?

There are numerous health claims surrounding garlic. . .do you think they're true? Let's discuss garlic's relationship to blood pressure. Research studies have found a link between the right type and amount of garlic and a lower blood pressure. The average reduction in systolic (top number) blood pressure was ~5-8 mm Hg. Garlic is linked to a reduction in diastolic blood pressure, but the decrease isn't large enough to be statistica… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on June 25, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

The Link Between Calcium and Blood Pressure

The link between calcium and blood pressure was noticed years ago when researchers realized people drinking hard water had less high blood pressure than those drinking soft water. Hard water contains more minerals, including calcium. Individuals receiving more than 800 mg of calcium daily have a 23 percent decreased risk of high blood pressure versus those consuming less than 400 mg of calcium per day. Back in 1996, scientists compiled all the research to date on calcium and high blood pressur… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on June 2, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

Adequate Sodium and Potassium Intake Needed for Heart Health

If you have high blood pressure or want to take steps to prevent high blood pressure, it’s very important you balance your intake of sodium and potassium. The more potassium in your diet and the lower the sodium, the better your blood pressure will be. The typical American diet contains 3.6 grams of sodium daily, while the current guidelines recommend limiting sodium to 2.3 grams or less daily (~1 teaspoon). Many Americans are deficient on potassium intake. Currently dietary guidelines recommen… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on May 7, 2009 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

A Blood Pressure Drop as Temperatures Rise?

More interesting research findings I want to share. A French study found a link between the weather and blood pressure, especially for individuals over the age of 80. As temperatures dropped 25 degrees, such as change from summer to winter, systolic blood pressure (top number) increased 5.0 mmHg. Hmm, another reason to retire in the tropics! All the best, Lisa Nelson RD 7 Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on May 5, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Hibiscus Tea and the Link with High Blood Pressure

If you are prehypertensive or have mild high blood pressure a study has found that drinking hibiscus tea may help lower your blood pressure. A study followed 65 individuals aged 30-70 years-old with initial blood pressure readings of 120-150/<95. Individuals were split into two groups, with one group drinking three cups of hibiscus tea daily. Those consuming the tea saw a 6.2 mmHg drop in systolic blood pressure (top number). Hibiscus is a common ingredient in herbal teas, providing a fruity… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on April 23, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

5 Heart Healthy Foods to Add to Your Diet Today

Here are five foods to include in your diet to promote heart health. 1. Banana – Good source of potassium to promote a lower blood pressure. 2. Fish – Contains omega 3’s to prevent arterial plaque rupture. 3. Olive oil – Contains heart healthy monounsaturated fat to reduce the risk or coronary heart disease. 4. Garlic – Contains allicin to raise HDL, lower LDL, lower homocysteine, and lower blood pressure. 5. Walnuts – Rich is essential fatty acids, healthy protein… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on March 17, 2009 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

How to Lower Cholesterol: Step 3

In the last post I gave you the first step towards lowering cholesterol. Here is the third. Remember, by implementing these basic steps, you're establishing a solid foundation that will support heart health and increase the effectiveness of medications and supplements.

Step 3: Lose weight and/or maintain a healthy weight.

Weight has a significant impact on your heart health and cholesterol levels. Weight loss alone may lower triglyceride… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on March 5, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

How to Lower Cholesterol: Step 2

In the last post I gave you the first step towards lowering cholesterol. Here is the second. Remember, by implementing these basic steps, you're establishing a solid foundation that will support heart health and increase the effectiveness of medications and supplements.

Step 2: Adopt a heart healthy lifestyle.
This means eating a diet that support heart health and including physical activity as part of your daily routine.

Here are so… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on March 3, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

How to Lower Cholesterol: Step 1

It's often easier to turn to supplements or medications to lower cholesterol. However, the effectiveness of these treatments will not be as great if you do not have a solid foundation in place that supports heart health. Over the next few posts I'll give you three basic steps you can implement now to promote lower cholesterol levels and reduce heart disease.

Step 1: Know and understand your cholesterol lab results.

A simple blood test wil… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on February 26, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

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