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Dark chocolate lowers blood pressure

Posted on July 4, 2007 by ArielJuly 10, 2013

A small, recent study suggests that just a little bit of dark chocolate is enough to lower blood pressure by a small but significant amount. According to Chinese medicine, one reason for high blood pressure is low heart energy. Since … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese medicine, Health | Tagged bitter foods, blood pressure, chocolate, heart

Meditation

Posted on May 6, 2005 by ArielJuly 4, 2013

A study suggests that transcendental meditation, aside from reducing stress, may also help those with high blood pressure live longer. According to Chinese medicine, meditation enhances the heart and circulation functions. It is used to treat low heart energy, recovery … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese medicine, Health | Tagged Alzheimer's, blood pressure, chronic illnesses, circulation, heart, meditation, mind, stress

Blood pressure and excess weight

Posted on April 15, 2005 by ArielJuly 5, 2013

Researchers find that blood pressure is often related to weight: two-thirds of patients with high blood pressure were overweight. According to Chinese medicine, high blood pressure can be of two types. One type is caused by what is called “Excessive … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese medicine, Health | Tagged blood pressure, weight

High blood pressure, diuretics and stress

Posted on April 15, 2005 by ArielJuly 5, 2013

Two recent studies show that ‘water pills’ and stress management techniques are at least as effective as other means of controlling high blood pressure. According to Chinese medicine, there are two possible reasons for high blood pressure. One is be … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese medicine, Health | Tagged blood pressure, diuretics, heart, stress, water

Chocolate and the heart

Posted on March 29, 2005 by ArielJuly 4, 2013

A small study indicates that dark chocolate — but neither white nor milk chocolate — may help reduce blood pressure. According to Chinese medicine, high blood pressure can be caused by an excess of either the Earth element or the … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese medicine, Health | Tagged blood pressure, chocolate, cravings, heart, salty foods, sweet foods

Blood pressure and the mind

Posted on March 12, 2005 by ArielJuly 10, 2013

Both high blood pressure and abnormally low blood pressure can have a negative effect on thinking ability, according to a study. Chinese medicine sees problems of the mind as circulation problems. High and low blood pressure are both circulation problems. When circulation is … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese medicine, Health | Tagged blood pressure, circulation, heart, mind

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