Blood & Blood Vessel (Vascular) Disorders

The basic types of blood vessels are arteries, veins, capillaries and lymphatics. Their main goal is to keep blood flowing to all of your vital organs. Here, you can discuss topics related to blood disorders (anemia, blood cholesterol, hemochromatosis, hemophilia, polycythemia vera, sepsis, sickle cell disease, thalassemia, thrombosis) and blood vessel disorders (arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, aneurysm, vasculitis, venous thrombosis, varicose veins, lymphedema).

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herbs for hypertension

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I am a 49, nearly 50 year old woman and I have had problems with hypertension for most of my adult life. I have to say that this is something that seems to run in the family. When I went to the doctor, he suggested betablockers. I don't want to take heavy medication all the time! Can anyone suggest...

by cordi777171082 over a year ago

over a year ago by elsworth756171081

herbs for high cholesterol

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My dad is obese and I am sure has high cholesterol. He won't get himself checked out and generally does not look after himself, so I took matters into my own hands and ordered herbs for high cholesterol for him. What do you think about these herbs? Will they work?

by perle102170670 over a year ago

over a year ago by lionel478170669

vasculitis polyarteritis nodosa

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I really need to know what the prognosis is of vasculitis polyarteritis nodosa. I did hear that it affects the central nervous system and I think that most types of vasculitis which attack the central nervous system can be fatal. Would I be right in thinking so? What is the treatment for vasculitis...

by alf1249170655 over a year ago

over a year ago by alf1249170655

best drug for high blood pressure

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I have had my blood pressure measured at the pharmacy a couple of times and it has been too high every time. The pharmacist said that I should go and see my family doctor about my high blood pressure, because I am likely to need high blood pressure medication at this point! I am really shocked, but...

by stormy779170469 over a year ago

over a year ago by ewell694170468

herbs for low blood pressure

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I am hoping to hear from other people who suffer from low blood pressure. I had my blood pressure checked at the family doctor a few times and it has been too low on all occasions. Now, before I submit myself to pills for low blood pressure, I want to try herbs. Any tips?

by zenia1749170281 over a year ago

over a year ago by wang1771170280

natural cure low blood pressure

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Hi, folks. Lately I have been experiencing problems with low blood pressure. This affects my everyday life since I feel fatigue and sometimes I cannot stand on my legs. I am afraid I will faint sometimes. Is there any natural cure for this type of problem? I will really appreciate if someone could...

by marlin808169899 over a year ago

over a year ago by alastair1711169898

Reactive Hypoglycemia, weight loss and a gluten free diet

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I have been living with reactive hypoglycemia since I was 15. After having my second child I wanted to lose the last few baby pounds (about 16 pounds). I was breastfeeding and figured I was eating about 4000 cals/day. I reduced my cals to 2000 and went for two-one hour walks a day pushing two...

by jessesue over a year ago

over a year ago by jessesue

natural cures for high blood pressure

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I just ordered a herbal cure for high blood pressure, which I have had for years, from an online herbal remedies store. I hope the herbs for high blood pressure will arrive soon! What experience do other people have using herbs for high blood pressure? Do they really help? I am looking forward to...

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