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	<title>Heart Healthy Tips - Lisa Nelson RD &#187; Lower Blood Pressure</title>
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		<title>6 Habits to Lower High Blood Pressure</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The second Nurses Health Study has identified six dietary habits that reduce high blood pressure in women by almost 80%.
The Nurses Health Study includes 83,882 adult women between the ages of 27 to 44 years-old. Researchers analyzed data to determine if there was a connection between a healthy lifestyle and high blood pressure prevention.
Here are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Health Care Reform &#8211; Healthy Agining Program and Child Obesity Program</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a few details on how the Health Care Reform Bill impacts the Healthy Aging Program and funds the Child Obesity Demonstration Project.

Healthy Aging: Preventive Services for Adults 55-64
A grant program for state and local health departments and Indian tribes will be established. The grant will be used to provide public health interventions, preventive screenings, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2 Foods to Lower High Blood Pressure</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are two foods containing nutrients that will promote a lower blood pressure:
1.	Garlic
Garlic is a source of allicin, which has been shown to lower blood pressure. Around 10,000 mg of allicin (~4 garlic cloves) is needed daily for a blood pressure lowering effect. Studies show the average reduction in systolic blood pressure to be 5-8 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Have a Heart Healthy 4th of July</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 4th of July is just around the corner, which for many of us means BBQ time!
Here are some healthy barbeque ideas so you avoid sabotaging your heart healthy diet:
1. Talk more than you chew.
You don’t have to have a loaded plate to enjoy yourself. Take the time to catch up with a friend. Enjoy [...]]]></description>
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		<title>3 Foods to Lower Blood Pressure</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 08:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are 5 foods containing nutrients that promote a lower blood pressure:
1. Sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes are a rick source of potassium. Adequate potassium intake is essential to balance sodium and promote a lower blood pressure. The recommended ratio of potassium to sodium is 5:1. Increasing potassium intake can result in a blood pressure reduction of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>High Blood Pressure &#8211; 4 Frequently Asked Questions</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 04:09:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[High blood pressure is a serious condition that requires treatment.  Here are answers to four frequently asked questions you need to know.
What is high blood pressure?
Blood pressure equals the force pushing against your artery walls when your heart beats and when it rests.  The systolic pressure is the force against artery walls when [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Health Care Reform Impact on Restaurant Nutrition Labeling</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lose Weight]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Health care reform has a direct impact on nutrition information available at restaurant chains. 
Nutrition Labeling of Menu Items at Restaurants
This provision requires restaurant chains (those with 20 or more outlets) to include calories on menus, menu boards (such as drive through menus), and food display tags. Additional nutrition information will have to be available [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dr. Houston Answers Your Top Heart Health Questions &#8211; Part 4</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 09:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[All right, this is the final series of questions and answers from my interview with Dr. Mark Houston in February 2010. 
Lisa Nelson RD: Does grape seed really help lower blood pressure? 
Dr. Houston: Yes, systolic blood pressure is reduced about 8 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure 5 mm Hg.  It is in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Balancing Calories: What You Must Know About Carbs and Fat for Optimal Heart Health</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 08:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So, what diet is right? Do you need to stick with a low carb intake to lower cholesterol? Do you need to go high protein to lower blood pressure?
What’s the best way for you to achieve optimal heart health?
Later this month, Rosanne Rust will provide a step by step guide on what you can do [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Virtual Health Retreat: Featuring 6 Phenomenal Health &amp; Wellness Leaders!</title>
		<link>http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/virtual-health-retreat-featuring-6-phenomenal-health-wellness-leaders</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 07:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m really excited about the Virtual Health Retreat featuring SIX leading experts in the health and wellness field! The event will run from May 17-20, 2010. Here&#8217;s the outstanding speaker line-up:





Dr. Cynthia Shelby-Lane, Anti-Aging Expert, will present:

How to Create Your Own Anti-Aging and Wellness Plan: 7 Steps to Staying Young and Living Longer in the [...]]]></description>
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