Thursday, 11 April 2013

Can Type 2 Diabetics Achieve a Normal Blood Pressure Range Without Drugs?

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Having a high blood pressure (hypertension) reading that is above the normal blood pressure range is a concern for anyone, however people with diabetes are more likely to suffer from hypertension than most others. If you are obese and type 2 diabetic, then having high BP can be deadly leading to a fatal heart attack, or a stroke. Like many of the health risks associated with diabetes, ensuring good control of your blood sugars, eating a healthy diet and physical activity can help to keep your hypertension in check.


If you find yourself suffering from regular headaches, your vision is blurry, or you feel light headed or dizzy you may have hypertension. These symptoms are not just indicative of hypertension though and you should seek medical attention to determine the cause.

Monday, 8 April 2013

ADHD Natural Remedies - Amino Acids

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According to Western medicine, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is caused by a deficiency in the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine. Although there is nothing wrong with attributing the disorder to a neurotransmitter deficiency, it would be nearsighted to focus on treating the condition with stimulant medication instead of trying to find the root of the deficiency.


At the biological level, all neurotransmitters are made of amino acids, the basic building blocks of proteins. There are 20 kinds of amino acids that fall into two groups: essential amino acids, which the body cannot manufacture, and non-essential amino acids, which the body makes from proteins or other amino acids. Consuming amino acid supplements to increase neurotransmitter production - an approach also known as "precursor loading" - has been used for decades and is backed by science and research. Here are some of the amino acids that can help treat ADHD.

Thursday, 4 April 2013

ADHD Natural Medication - Find Out What Can Help You Naturally

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The parent whose child has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may feel lost when faced with putting the child on dangerous prescription drugs. Thankfully, there are prescription alternatives - ADHD natural medication. ADHD natural medication includes vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, amino acids, and herbs, which all work together to help control ADHD symptoms.


Doctors will often refuse to try ADHD natural medication for their ADHD patients, since many of the natural medications have not been proven in double-blind studies. Truthfully, they never will be - the drug companies that fund the research have no reason to fund research that will show easily available natural products are as effective or even more effective than the prescription drugs they produce.