In its simplest meaning, the force exerted by the circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels is “Blood Pressure (BP)”. The term ‘blood pressure’ generally refers to the arterial pressure, the pressure in the larger arteries. The highest pressure in the arteries is known as the “Systolic Pressure” and the lowest pressure in the arteries is known as the “Diastolic Pressure”.

Age is directly related with many problems and blood pressure is one of these. Age normally brings many changes in lifestyle, body functions, and other aspects. As we get older the blood pressure also increases like the cholesterol. At the same time people are getting fatter. Blood pressure is also an important risk factor for heart attacks like cholesterol. Now the evidences shows that like cholesterol the level of blood pressure considered being normal should be brought down from the normal level.

“Blood Pressure” levels are expressed in a relative, ratio based expression which demonstrates the “Systolic Pressure/ Diastolic Pressure” relationship. The 120/80 readings of blood pressure was considered as normal and it was the ideal blood pressure. The readings 135/88 were thought to be as fine. But it is always good to keep the blood pressure lower to the normal 120/80 and the reading 135/88 is too high blood pressure. (more…)

Overweight has become a major disorder today. Everyone knows that overweight persons experience higher risk of hardened arteries, heart attacks and strokes. There are many patients affected with disorders like heart disease, arthritis, diabetic, asthma, and knee joint pain due to their prolonged overweight.

It was two years ago, Phill Novak weighed about 387 pounds. He was affected with diabetic, high blood pressure and high cholesterol level too. “I’ve never been happier in my life!” says Novak - CNN report from north Braddock of Pennsylvania.

He wanted to reduce his weight to save his remaining life. Walking made his life easier. “I walked off my first 100 pounds,” “Walked it off, an hour a day. I lost 100 pounds in seven months.” He says.

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Issues like high cholesterol are not limited by belief and nationality. Across the world millions of people suffer from this condition.

What are the herbs that can lower your cholesterol?

The herbs mentioned here are used in different parts of the world for lowering cholesterol.

Commiphora Mukul or Guggulipid:

This herb comes from the Guggul tree and is rightly referred as Guggul. It is effective in lowering the triglyceride as well as the bad cholesterol level. Guggulsterone content of this herb is considered as responsible for reducing the cholesterol level. It is also effective in reducing blood pressure, fasting insulin and blood sugar levels.

Cayenne Pepper:

Apart from making your dishes to taste better, Cayenne pepper is also effective in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It functions by speeding up the processing and excretion of fat. Cayenne pepper contains capsaicin, carotenoids and vitamins C and E. Nowadays, cayenne pepper is manufactured as capsules, ointments, creams, oils and dried powders for treating toothache, chronic pain, heart disease and high levels of cholesterol.

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