Antihypertensives

High Blood Pressure: Two types of drugs increase the risk of diabetes (and two lower it)

Beta blockers and diuretics – designed to lower blood pressure – increase the risk of diabetes, a major new study has found. more>

Keeping blood pressure in check safely

There are literally scores of ways to reduce high blood pressure (BP) without having to take recourse to drugs. more>

What are diuretics?

Diuretics were invented 70 years ago to reduce body swelling due to water retention. They are based on relatively simple chemical formulas that work by encouraging the kidneys to expel more urine, more>

What is hypertension?

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is not a ‘disease’ per se; it is believed to be a significant risk factor in other diseases, including heart attack, heart failure, stroke and kidney disease. more>

Measuring blood pressure

Having no symptoms, hypertension can only be diagnosed by measuring it. Two readings are taken: the pressure of the blood when pumping (systolic), and the resting pressure between each heartbeat (dias... more>

High blood pressure:

Hawthorn is great for reducing high blood pressure, says one reader. To treat yourself, get an empty bottle and fill it with the flowers and leaves from the hawthorn bush, pour on some good brandy or... more>

High blood pressure:

There was plenty of advice for the reader who is taking the drug Atenolol for her high blood pressure. The drug is affecting her quality of life, and she was wondering what else she could do to keep... more>

High blood pressure:

A reader last time suggested using parts of the hawthorn bush, but another reader this time says the berries are the only effective part. Ayurvedic medicine uses amla berries, for instance. Another... more>

High blood pressure:

A naturopath from Australia writes in with detailed information on how to manage hypertension. In brief, drink plenty of water in order to increase the treatment's success rate, and supplement with m... more>

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