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Teresa Spiller asked:

My blood pressure has been creeping up. When I took it at home on Sunday my average was 122/92. Went to the nurse today and best was 145/99. I am not keen on going on tablets for the remainder of my life and wondered if there are any herbal remedies that work?

It is helpful to keep a regular record of your blood pressure to establish the true average, as it is not uncommon to get occasional isolated higher readings, particularly when you visit the doctor or nurse....Read More

Hilary Howes asked:

I take BP pills for high BP and irregular heart beats (not fibrilation). At the Health Club they advise re jacuzze use - not if suffer from high BP. If BP is under control is it okay to use jacuzzi and steam room? They are good for circulation and asthma (back and knee replacement)!

Considering how widespread this advice is, there’s remarkably little evidence on the effect of hot tubs and Jacuzzi’s on your blood pressure. Being in a Jacuzzi does seem to lower your blood pressure temporarily (the effect has gone by about 10 minutes after getting out)....Read More

Mr R Wood asked:

Why is there such concern over the total cholesterol score when the total includes good and bad cholesterol. Surely someone with HDL(3.5) and LDL(2.5) toalling 6 is better than someone with HDL(2) and LDL(3) totalling 5?

Total cholesterol scores on their own are not the most accurate way to assess risk of developing cardiovascular disease....Read More

Vanessa asked:

Is sheep's yoghurt good for lowering cholesterol, although I think it has a moderate fat content, mainly monounsaturated and polyunsatured fats.

Total cholesterol scores on their own are not the most accurate way to assess risk of developing cardiovascular disease....Read More

Lorraine Heyward asked:

I’ve heard there are good and bad cholesterols – what does this mean?

Fortunately, these days, most people know about cholesterol and that high levels of cholesterol are bad for your heart. However, doctors have now discovered that it’s a bit more complicated than that. ...Read More

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