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Ken’s Type-1 Diabetes Journey Part 5: Living With Type-1 Diabetes
As mentioned in “Part 2: Disclaimer”, this is not medical advice. This writing is simply to share what I have learned while managing my own personal Type-1 diabetes. Type-1 diabetes has a very bad reputation, and rightfully so. The diabetic individual...
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Heart Attack Proof Your Holidays
Heart Disease Kills One Out of Every Three People. The statistics are distressing. Heart disease is our nation's leading cause of death for both men and women. Dr. Joel Fuhrman reports, "More than 1.5 million people will have a heart attack this year,...
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Why Eating Legumes May Help Your Heart
Whenever possible, eat a daily serving of legumes, which are an essential component of every heart-healthy diet . (Beans! Beans! Good for your heart!) The legume family of split peas, beans, lentils, and dal is rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and...
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Endothelial function is impaired after a high-salt meal in healthy subjects.
High-salt diets may impair endothelial function in healthy individuals. This study evaluated the effect of dietary salt on endothelial function. Researchers assigned 16 healthy subjects with normal blood pressures into two groups. One group was placed...
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Effect of soy isoflavones on blood pressure: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
High dietary intake of soy isoflavones may help to reduce the blood pressure of individuals with hypertension. This study assessed the effect of increased dietary exposure to soy isoflavones on blood pressure. Researchers studied dietary and clinical...
https://www.casite-505587.cloudaccess.net/science/measurable-results/blood-pressure/effect-of-soy-isoflavones-on-blood-pressure-a-meta-analysis-of-randomized-controlled-trials -
Association of Fried Food Intake With Prehypertension and Hypertension: The Filipino Women's Diet and Health Study
Sticking to a diet high in fried food can trigger the onset of pre-hypertension and hypertension in women. Pre-hypertension is defined as systolic blood pressure value of 120-139 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure value of 80-89 mmHg and hypertension is...
https://www.casite-505587.cloudaccess.net/science/lifestyle-choices/fried-food/association-of-fried-food-intake-with-prehypertension-and-hypertension-the-filipino-women-s-diet-and-health-study -
What Factors Influence Testosterone Levels?
Commercials promoting testosterone therapy for men are becoming increasingly popular. These commercials target men who are experiencing symptoms of muscle loss, fatigue, weight gain, depression, difficulty concentrating, low libido, elevated lipid...
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Sugar-sweetened beverages increases the risk of hypertension among children and adolescence: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis
Children and adolescents who are regular consumers of sugar-sweetened beverages may have a high likelihood of being diagnosed with hypertension. This study assessed how frequent sugar-sweetened beverage consumption affects blood pressure in children...
https://www.casite-505587.cloudaccess.net/science/disease-conditions/hypertension/sugar-sweetened-beverages-increases-the-risk-of-hypertension-among-children-and-adolescence-a-systematic-review-and-dose-response-meta-analysis -
RE: BRINGING DOWN LDL
This is from a handout that I give to my patients that could be relevant regading this question: These factors may raise blood pressure or cholesterol levels, as well as triglyceride levels: 1. Eating cholesterol, which is only found in meat, dairy, &...
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The effects of pomegranate consumption on blood pressure in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Indulgence in pomegranates may help to maintain healthy blood pressure numbers. This meta-analysis shed more light on the connection between greater intake of pomegranates and blood pressure control in adults. Data from 22 studies were included in this...
https://www.casite-505587.cloudaccess.net/science/measurable-results/blood-pressure/the-effects-of-pomegranate-consumption-on-blood-pressure-in-adults-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis -
Ultra-processed foods, changes in blood pressure and incidence of hypertension: the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil)Ultra-processed foods, changes in blood pressure and incidence of hypertension: the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil)
Devout consumption of ultra-processed foods may heighten an individual's odds of developing hypertension. This study was carried out to confirm the harmful effects of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) on blood pressure. Researchers followed over 8,500 civil...
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RE: Why is my blood pressure RISING since I started following plan?
Hi Paulette, Blood pressure can rise from many reasons, such as airway swelling during springtime (it is the peak of oak season here in Austin right now) as well as our levels of exercise (the best times being to take a gentle walk right after...
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RE: Why is my blood pressure RISING since I started following plan?
hhmm.. this is scary. I've been wfpb sos caffeine / chocolate free for over four months now and my blood pressure is still high. sleep apnea? never considered this but I do wake up several times a night, um, to go pee :)> .. it's all the water I drink!...
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Update and concerns
I have been too busy these past few months with a new shed (new one came, was a bust so it's being removed today and a new one put in), working out twice a week at the gym, riding bike on off days, working 9 to 10 hours a day and trying to plan menus...
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Association between dietary antioxidant indices and hypertension among Chinese adults
Adequate intake of foods rich in antioxidants may help to maintain healthy blood pressure numbers and thwart the development of hypertension. This study examined if habitual consumption of antioxidant-rich foods is beneficial for the prevention of...
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Could Erectile Dysfunction Save Your Life?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S ., (killing one out of every three persons ), so it's no surprise that men in the U.S. have the highest percentage of Erectile Dysfunction (ED), since ED is indeed a cardiovascular...
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Health effects of saturated and trans-fatty acid intake in children and adolescents: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Children and adolescents on low-fat diets are less prone to develop cardiovascular disease. This study was carried out to determine the effect of dietary intake of saturated and trans fatty acids on the blood pressure, low density lipoprotein (LDL)...
https://www.casite-505587.cloudaccess.net/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/health-effects-of-saturated-and-trans-fatty-acid-intake-in-children-and-adolescents-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis -
Dietary Polyphenol Intake, Blood Pressure, and Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.
Increased intake of foods rich in anthocyanins can help to fight off hypertension. This study assessed the impact of high dietary exposure to polyphenols and flavonoids on the risk of hypertension using a meta-analytic approach. A total of 20 studies...
https://www.casite-505587.cloudaccess.net/science/lifestyle-choices/dietary-antioxidants/dietary-polyphenol-intake-blood-pressure-and-hypertension-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-observational-studies -
Links between dietary salt intake, renal salt handling, blood pressure, and cardiovascular diseases
Diet that favors the consumption of salty foods may ramp up cardiovascular disease risk in men and women. This study was carried out to verify the harmful effect of salty foods on cardiovascular health. Researchers reviewed evidence extracted from both...
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How Bad Can Just One Meal Be?
Holidays come and go, yet the effects from eating poorly, even temporarily, have adverse consequences on our health. We may rationalize that "It's just a few meals, how harmful could they be?" You may be surprised to learn that the majority of heart...
https://www.casite-505587.cloudaccess.net/blog/health-issues/how-bad-can-just-one-meal-be
