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What Is Plantar Fasciitis?
11Oct By CatherineNo Comments
Wellness

What Is Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that causes pain in the heel. A thick, strong band of tissue called the plantar fascia supports the arch of the foot. This tissue can become damaged or inflamed, causing pain and difficulty moving the foot. According to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, plantar fasciitis accounts for about 80% of cases of heel pain. An estimated 10% of people will experience this problem during their lifetime. What causes plantar fasciitis? The function of the plantar fascia is to absorb the impact of standing, walking, and running on the foot. This part of the body gets a lot of use, and too much pressure can damage the plantar fascia. Women are more likely than men to experience plantar fasciitis. It is not clear why, but it may ...
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The Ideal Diet for Lower Blood Pressure
8Oct By CatherineNo Comments
Diet

The Ideal Diet for Lower Blood Pressure

High blood pressure (aka hypertension) affects 1 in 3 Americans. Medication can help control it, but as with most chronic health conditions, having healthy habits is also important. “You should always work with your doctor, but lifestyle can play a huge role in managing hypertension at every age,” says Holly Nicastro, Ph.D., M.P.H., program director in the division of cardiovascular sciences at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. That includes not smoking, controlling stress, exercising, and eating the right kinds of foods. In fact, a healthy diet is one of the most powerful tools for lowering your numbers—and may reduce the need for medication. The DASH Diet The effect of diet on hypertension has been extensively studied. “There are many different diets with purport...
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High Blood Pressure: Herbal Remedies May Inspire Future Treatments
3Oct By CatherineNo Comments
Remedies

High Blood Pressure: Herbal Remedies May Inspire Future Treatments

People have used herbs as medicine for thousands of years. Today, with medical researchers continually hunting for better alternative treatments, some are revisiting these remedies. A recent study looks at herbs that people believe can treat hypertension. Antihypertensive medications work well for some people but not for others, and the side effects can be unpleasant. For these reasons, researchers are keen to find innovative ways to tackle the growing issue of hypertension. The fact that people have used these treatments for millennia is certainly not evidenced that they are effective, but they are surely worth a second look. Researchers from the University of California, Irvine recently zeroed in on a group of plants that have, historically, been a treatment for hypertension....
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High Blood Pressure: Herbal Remedies May Inspire Future Treatments
3Oct By CatherineNo Comments
Remedies

High Blood Pressure: Herbal Remedies May Inspire Future Treatments

People have used herbs as medicine for thousands of years. Today, with medical researchers continually hunting for better alternative treatments, some are revisiting these remedies. A recent study looks at herbs that people believe can treat hypertension. For these reasons, researchers are keen to find innovative ways to tackle the growing issue of hypertension. Some scientists are turning back the clock and looking to ancient herbal remedies. Humans have been self-medicating with the herbs that they find since before history began. The fact that people have used these treatments for millennia is certainly not evidenced that they are effective, but they are surely worth a second look. Researchers from the University of California, Irvine recently zeroed in on a group of plants ...
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