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This Exercise Tops the Chart for Lowering Blood Pressure

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This Exercise Tops the Chart for Lowering Blood PressureDr. Joseph Mercola – For the 48.1% of U.S. adults with high blood pressure,1 learning how to do simple isometric exercises, including wall sits, may offer a natural strategy for relief. In fact, a systematic review and meta-analysis of 270 randomized controlled trials looked at the effects of multiple types of exercise, including aerobics, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), resistance training and combined training, on blood pressure.

While all were beneficial, isometric exercise came out on top as “the most effective mode in reducing both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.”2 It turns out that static contraction of muscle as you hold your body in one position, i.e., isometric exercise, may offer blood pressure benefits that some other types of more dynamic movement don’t. Continue reading →

Managing Diabetes: Top Tips

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Manage your Diabetes: Top TipsMillions of people around the world live happy, healthy, and contented lives while managing their diabetes on a daily basis.

While it is a chronic health condition, a diabetes diagnosis doesn’t necessarily mean you need to stop eating your favorite foods or lead a mundane life by any means.

It does need to be taken seriously, however, and this means keeping a close eye on your levels and getting to know your body’s habits and requirements in the meantime. Continue reading →

10 Essential Benefits Of Drinking Water, Staying Hydrated

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“Another tip: Bottled water is deceiving. It is less regulated than tap water and costs 2,000x more. If you’re on the go, grab a bottle, but otherwise, opt for purified, filtered water.” -C Sarich

DrinkWaterBabyA fish without water can’t breathe, and we can’t live without water either! Staying hydrated is one of the most important ways to stay healthy and maintain a proper body weight, but most of us are dehydrated without realizing it.

Without sufficient water in your body, your cells get congested, your skin can’t detox, and your bladder and kidneys won’t work properly. You’ll feel tired and eat more, too. Staying hydrated is one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy. Here’s why.

The Importance of Drinking Water, Staying Hydrated

When you feel thirsty, your body is likely already insufficiently hydrated. While you can make a habit of drinking water first thing in the morning to help stay hydrated, as many ancient medicinal arts suggest, sipping water throughout the day is also important. Remember to opt for pure, clean, filtered water whenever possible. You would be surprised to find out how disgusting tap water can be. Continue reading →