Audio Relaxation Program Lowers High Blood Pressure in Elderly

Once the body and mind become equally relaxed, blood pressure falls considerably, even for elderly people. And the best tools for relaxation are background sounds of ocean waves, calming voices and classical music. These findings were reported by researchers at the American Heart Association’s 62nd Annual Fall Conference of the Council for High Blood Pressure Research in Atlanta.

Although the relaxation program listeners showed slightly better results than the Mozart’s sonata listeners, all in all, both groups did very well in reducing their blood pressures. The relaxation program has been used for many years to correct disorders of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), but this is first time it is been used to reduce high blood pressure.

This program can be used by anyone to supplement their regular blood pressure medications. It is self regulated, so there is no need for physicians supervision.

Elderly people are plague by high systolic (number on top) blood pressure , and the relaxation program showed a 6.4 percent drop in systolic pressure. This is as good as any single treatment can do.

The relaxation CD, “Revitalizer II”, used for the study was produced by clinical psychologist Dr. Thomas Budzynski, and is available here.

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The Link Between Your Health And Your Erection

There is definitely a connection between common medical health conditions and the state of your erection. Diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol can narrow blood vessels, and contribute to reduced blood flow, which is critical to healthy erectile function. Changes in your erection can a sign of erectile dysfunction.

The inability to achieve and maintain a erection long enough to complete having sex is known as erectile dysfunction, or ED. Most men experience these conditions occasionally, which can be cause by other condition such as stress, obesity, lack of exercise, lack of sleep and depression. But if they occur frequently, you should talk to your doctor immediately.

Difficulty getting and maintaining an erection can be embarrassing, and not really a topic of conversation especially if you are the victim. But knowing that the problem can be fixed, is good reason for dialog.

Your doctor would diagnosed and treat the underlying diseases. This could take some time to accomplish, and as in the case of diabetes and high blood pressure, you may have to take daily medication for many years. But you won’t have to wait another day to have great sex again.

There is an erectile dysfunction medication that works harmoniously with your other daily medications. Ask your doctor about Levitra. This product works for most men with diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, including those taking more than one type of medication. If you are taking nitrate drugs, don’t take this medication.

The above information is for educational purposes only, and not intended to diagnose or to treat diseases. Only your doctor is allowed to diagnose and treat diseases.

Treatment fails to Reduce Hypertension in African Americans

A study conducted by Michael D Brown, Ph.D, of Temple University’s College of Health Professionals, shows that exercise does not reduce a sodium-retaining hormone, in African Americans, which causes hypertension.

Aldosterone, an adrenal hormone, regulates blood pressure. Excessive Aldosterone causes the kidney to retain salt, and contributes to the development of hypertension.

About 40 percent of all African Americans have hypertension . And many of them have this salt-sensitive form of hypertension. Yet, there is very little data available to determine the reason why. It’s the highest rate for any ethnic group in the United States.

The study, though unfavorable to African Americans, does provide some hope. By manipulating the way Aldosterone regulates blood pressure, the body can correct itself.

Dr Brown believes exercise is the answer to reducing hypertension. The study is published in the September issue of Experimental Psychology.

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Rising Hypertension Rates Could cause A Cardiovascular Disease Epidemic

BBC news reported the results of a study unveiled at the European Parliament in Brussels, which shows that increasing rates of high blood pressure, caused by new lifestyles can create a global epidemic of heart disease.

Eastern and Central European countries (China, India, Russia) with western economies, have experienced rising rates of hypertension because of the newly adapted hectic lifestyles.

Hypertension is a major risk factor for developing heart disease. Roughly 8 million people die annually from diseases associated with hypertension. Approximately 30 percent of the adult population have high blood pressure. Scientists believe that number could double within the next 20 years, unless public effort refocuses on addressing the underlying causes of the disease.

Alternative Drugs Control Hypertension Without Side Effects

Hypertension has a profound effect on the sexual health of the male across all cultures. However, people of African decent are disproportionately affected by high blood pressure.

The regularly prescribed popular medications cause serious adverse effects, making the treatment of erectile dysfunction also impossible without the guidance and expert advice of a physician. But researchers discovered there is hope in two not so well known medications.

Spironolactone and Amiloride are two inexpensive medications that have shown to significantly drop blood pressure, without side effects, when taken by hypertensive men.

Although the research participants were not evaluated for sexual performance, you could conclude that this significant drop in blood pressure without side effects, could be a step forward in treating erectile dysfunction without contraindication. Ask you physician about Spironolactone and Amiloride.

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