Investing in a blood pressure monitor for home use? For many patients with hypertension, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, or other chronic illnesses, monitoring blood pressure at home is often recommended by the doctor (pregnant women as well). Not only does self-monitoring empower patients to take control of their health, but it provides a window into day to day … [Read more...]
6 Surprising Health Benefits of Beets
Looking to boost your healthy lifestyle with natural, whole foods? In the words of Michael Jackson, “Just ‘beet’ it!” Naturally packed with essential vitamins, nutrients, and anti-oxidants, beets might surprise you with all the health benefits they have to offer. Lower Blood Pressure Beetroot juice is a popular choice of drinks that lower blood pressure. In addition to … [Read more...]
Top 10 Reasons to Visit a Cardiologist
It is widely accepted that leading a healthy life and regularly visiting a cardiologist will minimize your risks of cardiovascular diseases. Yet, despite all words of warning and caution and the serious efforts of the cardiologists associations, cardiovascular diseases remain number 1 cause of death in the US and around the world. We have to take our heath’s wellbeing seriously … [Read more...]