Melatonin, scientifically known as 5-methoxy-N-acetyltryptamine, is one neuro-hormone produced by the brain, particularly the pineal gland. Melatonin is synthesized through the use of the amino acid known as tryptophan. Interestingly, the synthesis (production) of melatonin is enhanced and stimulated by the presence of darkness and suppressed in the presence of light.
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Meditation: A Natural Aid for High Blood Pressure?
Alternative treatments can sometimes have desirable results. One of those alternatives is meditation. It is something that has been practiced for thousands of years and was developed for people to understand many aspects of life.
Address the Emotional Causes of Hypertension with Taurine
Stress can be a helpful emotion in short bursts. It was especially helpful to our ancestors for escaping predators. More commonly known as the Fight-or-Flight response, short bursts of stress are meant to prepare us for short-lived, vigorous muscular activity.
Hypertension and Chiropractic Adjustments: New Study Shows Positive Link
More and more people are becoming dissatisfied with the risks and side effects associated with conventional medicine and are seeking out more natural medical options and alternative therapies. Over the past decade more and more research has been done proving that natural medicine and alternative therapies are viable options for many people to pursue. One disease that a lot of research has been done about is hypertension.
Hypertension and Your Vision
There are several symptoms that can indicate hypertension, but those symptoms usually aren’t recognized until the high blood pressure has gotten severe or one has had a heart attack or a stroke. Sometimes a symptom such as a headache is ignored because headaches are such a common occurrence in our lives.
How is White Coat High Blood Pressure Defined?
We all encounter situations when our blood pressure temporarily rises. A good example is when some of us go to the doctor and our blood pressure suddenly increases, but when we leave the office our blood pressure returns to normal.
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Chronic Condition Risk Factors: Overview Part 1
Almost everyone knows, or think they know, what high blood pressure is. But the interesting thing about high blood pressure is that there are so many different types of high blood pressure.
What Causes High Blood Pressure? Part 2, Renal (Kidney) Hypertension
Renal (or renovascular) hypertension is a type of secondary high blood pressure caused by diseases of the kidneys. Narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the renal artery can cause renal hypertension.
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Controllable Risk Factors: Low Potassium Intake
It’s been scientifically and medically proven potassium benefits blood pressure. In a 2001 study, participants ate 8.5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day (1). These servings provided 4,100mg of potassium (1). The direct result of this diet was evidenced by the lower blood pressure levels – 7.2/2.8mmHg (1).
Symptoms of Hypertensive Emergency
Hypertensive emergency occurs when there is organ damage, which is the result of extremely high blood pressure. If hypertensive emergency does occur, the blood pressure must immediately be brought down so that extensive damage to the organs does not occur. Generally, the lowering of blood pressure is done in a hospital when hypertensive emergency happens.
