15 Things You Should Do Right Now to Avoid High Blood Pressure

IRAVGUSTIN/SHUTTERSTOCK

Indulge your sweet tooth

Chocoholics rejoice: Wondering how to lower high blood pressure? Dark chocolate—when eaten in moderation—may help keep blood pressure levels in check. Research suggests that the blood pressure-lowering properties come from antioxidant-rich compounds called flavonoids found in cocoa and dark chocolate.

Most studies suggest 1 oz to 3.5 oz (roughly one chocolate bar) a day to reap the benefits. “Dark chocolate still has calories so it’s important not to over do it,” Dr. Heller warns.

Pages: 12345678910111213141516

PREV 1 ... 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 NEXT

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

READ NEXT

10 Myths About Diabetes You Should Stop Believing

A.S. October 31, 2017

Fats don’t matter According to the American Heart Association, having type 2 diabetes increases your risk of heart attack and stroke. Part of this link is due to the fact

5 Common Foods That Aggravate Your Psoriasis

A.C. April 24, 2018

Frozen dinners and fast food Frozen foods contain heavily processed ingredients. Keep in mind that these foods are highly processed and have been linked to increased inflammation in the body.

7 Superfoods That Keep You Hydrated All Day Long

A.S. October 16, 2017

Watermelon Water content: 91.5% water It’s fairly obvious that watermelon is full of, well, water, but this juicy melon is also among the richest sources of lycopene, a cancer-fighting antioxidant

Top 10 Best Foods to Get a Flat Belly

A.S. October 13, 2017

Ginger If you’ve ever sipped on a glass of ginger ale while sick, you know the drink can do wonders to calm an upset stomach. Turns out the root is

Quiz: How Much Do You Really Know About the Coronavirus?

Spencer M May 9, 2020

We all have questions about everything related to this global pandemic and up to this point some of them still remain unanswered. More than three months had passed when the

What Really Happens to Our Bodies After Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine?

A.C. March 11, 2021

Chapter no. 8: The COVID-19 vaccines require more than a single shot In fact, all but one of the vaccines (which is now in Phase 3 clinical trials in our

Update – Here’s the Latest Coronavirus Figures Worldwide

P.J.H. March 18, 2020

As of the morning of the 18th of March 2020 these are the up to date figures on the growing threat of this new strain of the coronavirus, otherwise known

7 Natural Remedies to Combat and Prevent Constipation

C.C. November 4, 2020

You can opt for herbal laxatives As we said before, it’s perfectly normal to experience episodes of constipation at some point in your life, whether you are young or senior,

10 Reasons Why Your Stomach Hurts

M. C. October 25, 2021

Food poisoning – You can get food poisoning from bacteria, viruses, and parasites in food. The symptoms include diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Irritable bowel syndrome – This illness targets the large intestine(also

7 Surprising Health Benefits of Being Stressed

A.C. July 20, 2020

7. Stress may help you handle even more stress If you are able to handle even more stress, a psychologist will tell you that you are an inoculation master. “It

9 Surprising Conditions Your Doctor Can Discover During an Eye Exam

A.C. May 13, 2019

Those lovely orbs of yours reveal more about your overall health than you might suspect. They offer a window on all sorts of infections, chronic diseases, and even cancers. Did

12 Effective Ways to Get Fast Metabolism

A.C. March 26, 2021

11. Manage your stress factors Stress does no good to you unless we are talking about eustress (good stress). Still, in general, stress destroys almost every single aspect of our

Cholesterol Deposits: 5 Ways to Remove Them

A.C. September 2, 2019

As you get older, you might notice yellowish patches forming around your eyes. Those bumps are actually cholesterol deposits known as xanthelasma and could be a sign that your health

Avoid These Foods and Drinks If You Have an Overactive Bladder!

A.C. June 4, 2019

Did you know that 40 percent of women experience overactive bladders? “Take five women in a room and two of them are affected,” says Rupa Kitchens, MD, urologist at Urology

These 20 Strange Symptoms Can Signal a Serious Disease

A.C. October 24, 2019

Your pee looks pink Pink or red pee is a sign of blood in your urine. The most likely causes are a urinary tract or kidney infection, but it can

6 Things Your Dentist NEVER Puts in His Mouth

A.C. September 26, 2018

Hard candies “Hard candy lingers in the mouth for a long time as you wait for it to dissolve and deliver sugary goodness,” says Dr. Rozenberg. “It could take up

RELATED POSTS

5 Surprising Reasons Why You Can’t Lose Weight

5 Supplements That Will Lower Your Blood Pressure

8 Foods To Avoid If You Have A Gluten Intolerance

10 Lifestyle Changes for Autoimmune Disease

10 Signs You Might Have an Autoimmune Disease

10 Foods That Will Guarantee Healthy Aging

5 Surprising Reasons Why You Can’t Lose Weight

5 Supplements That Will Lower Your Blood Pressure

8 Foods To Avoid If You Have A Gluten Intolerance

10 Lifestyle Changes for Autoimmune Disease

10 Signs You Might Have an Autoimmune Disease

10 Foods That Will Guarantee Healthy Aging

© 2024 All rights reserved

Powered by Inedit Agency