High Blood Pressure Tips & Treatments

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High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and strokes. Learn what role blood pressure plays in your life and how to reduce high blood pressure with tips from a doctor in this free health video series.

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Blood Pressure Education Props
Several props can be used to talked about blood pressure, including a heart model and balloons. Learn more about blood pressure educational props with tips from a doctor in this free health video.

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Calcium Rich Food for High Blood Pressure
If you suffer from high blood pressure, a diet high in calcium may help your lower your blood pressure. Learn more about eating calcium rich foods for high blood pressure with tips from a doctor in this free health video.

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Calculating Resting Heart Rate
A resting heart rate is useful for exercising effectively. Learn how to calculate resting heart rate with tips from a doctor in this free health video.

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Calculating Target Heart Rate
Your target heart rate represents the ideal amount of energy you should be exerting during exercise. Learn how to calculate your target heart rate with tips from a doctor in this free health video.

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Exercise for High Blood Pressure
Exercise has been proven to lower high blood pressure in many people. Learn about how to exercise to reduce blood pressure with tips from a doctor in this free health video.

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Exercising to Achieve Target Heart Rate
Reaching your target heart rate with exercise is a great way to stay healthy and lower high blood pressure. Learn how to exercise in order to hit your target heart rate with tips from a doctor in this free health video.

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High Blood Pressure Diagnosis
High blood pressure is diagnosed through at least two separate blood pressure readings above a certain number. Learn more about how high blood pressure is diagnosed with tips from a doctor in this free health video.

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High Blood Pressure Diet
A diet low in saturated fat and high in fiber is best for reducing high blood pressure. Learn more about what to eat to lower your blood pressure with tips from a doctor in this free health video.

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Importance of Blood Pressure Checks
Monitoring your blood pressure on a regular basis is essential for keeping healthy and avoiding heart disease. Learn more about the importance of regular blood pressure checks with tips from a doctor in this free health video.

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Magnesium Rich Food for High Blood Pressure
Magnesium can be very helpful in lowering high blood pressure. Learn more about the effects of magnesium on blood pressure with tips from a doctor in this free health video.

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Potassium Rich Food for High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure may be helped by a diet high in potassium. Learn more about the effects of potassium on blood pressure with tips from a doctor in this free health video.

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Role of High Blood Pressure in Arterial Sclerosis
High blood pressure is a leading factor in arterial sclerosis. Learn about what arterial sclerosis is and how blood pressure affects it with tips from a doctor in this free health video.

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What Is Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure consists of two numbers that represent the pressure your blood exerts as it moves through your arteries. Learn more about what blood pressure is with tips from a doctor in this free health video.

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Why Is Blood Pressure Important?
Blood pressure is important because high blood pressure can lead to heart disease and arterial sclerosis. Learn more about the importance of monitoring blood pressure with tips from a doctor in this free health video.

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Summary: Blood pressure refers to the force exerted on the walls of blood vessels by circulating blood. A blood pressure reading is one of the most important vital signs and typically refers to arterial pressure, or the pressure on larger arteries. A normal blood pressure in a healthy, resting adult is about 120 systolic over 80 diastolic. High blood pressure can be caused diet, lack of exercise, diseases, drugs, obesity and excess weight. High blood pressure can lead to strokes, heart attacks,heart failure and chronic renal failure. Because of the serious side effects of high blood pressure, regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for anyone with hypertension risk factors.

In this free video series a doctor will teach you all about how blood pressure can effect your health. You will learn how high blood pressure is diagnosed, what role blood pressure plays in arterial sclerosis and what diet is best for lowering high blood pressure. You will also learn how calcium, potassium and magnesium rich foods can help lowering high blood pressure. Finally, get tips on using exercise to reduce hypertension. If you have high blood pressure or suspect that you may develop high blood pressure, let our expert show you everything you need to know to stay healthy.

About the Expert

Expert: Dr. Robin Terranella has learned the value of integrative medical services and wants to pass that effectiveness on to his patients. In his medical training at Bastyr University, Dr. Terranella gravitated toward Western medicine's evidence-based methods and valued delivering natural medicine with the same precision. Despite the assumed completeness in this method, he realized that there was more to medicine than research-based evidence. During his studies at Wu Hsing Tao Acupuncture School, Dr. Terranella learned the value of patient individuality and healing. This solid understanding of eastern philosophy and healing coupled with his passion for evidence-based Western methodologies shape his approach to patient care.