Can Meditation Reduce Blood Pressure?
(NaturalPath) According to a new study published in PLOS One, transcendental meditation can reduce rates of high blood pressure and heart attacks. Two factors that contribute to hypertension are stress and lifestyle which is why meditation can be helpful. The study took 48 black men and women with high blood pressure, assigning half to a group […]
Women Exposed To Vinyl Flooring Chemicals More Likely To Have High Blood Pressure
(NaturalPath) During pregnancy, a woman’s immune system is depressed making her more sensitive to the world around. A newly published study is now showing that when a pregnant woman is exposed to PVC’s and chemicals used in vinyl flooring, it can increase their risk for heart disease. Individuals can be exposed to these phthalates through inhalation, […]
Sleep and how it Messes With Blood Sugar
Dr. Catherine Darley, ND @naturalsleepdoctor There is strong connection between blood sugar control and sleep health. As the percentage of Americans with diabetes, metabolic syndrome and pre-diabetes increases, this is something for each of us to be aware of, and to evaluate whether it is relevant for our own health. Sleep Deprivation As we’ve discussed […]