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		<title>What May Cause High Blood Pressure?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:54:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are times it is normally for the heart to beat harder, such as if you are out hiking and encounter a bear. Your blood pressure will jump so larger levels of oxygenated, nutrient rich blood is sent through your system and you are able to react. All part of the flight or fight response. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>High Blood Pressure and Dehydration</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you think about water and blood pressure the link between dehydration and low blood pressure probably comes to mind. Dehydration is a potential cause of low blood pressure due to resulting decreased blood volume leading to reduced pressure again]]></description>
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		<title>Lower High Blood Pressure: 5 Ways</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Let's cover five ways you can lower high blood pressure through dietary changes. 1. Increase your intake of fruits and vegetables The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is a very effective meal plan to lower blood pressure. The]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium &amp; Potassium &#8211; Are you getting too much or too little?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Lower Blood Pressure]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I’ve shared information previously on the benefits of a high potassium diet and reduced blood pressure. However, another study has found an increased risk of death from heart disease to be linked to a diet high in sodium and low in potassium. H]]></description>
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		<title>High Blood Pressure and Heart Disease</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 08:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Heart Disease]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If your blood pressure stays consistently elevated you may be diagnosed with hypertension (high blood pressure). High blood pressure is known as the ‘silent killer’ because you may have high blood pressure and not even know it. Usually there are]]></description>
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		<title>High Blood Pressure Linked to Memory Problems</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A large French study examining 7087 participants over the age of 65 years-old with 16% of the study participants living with metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is defined as have three of the following risk factors – high blood pressure, excess]]></description>
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		<title>Will Avocados Lower Blood Pressure?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Avocados are high in fat; however, they contain heart healthy monounsaturated fats providing anti-inflammatory and antioxidant protection. The avocado inner flesh is a good source of the fatty acid alpha-linoleic acid. Avocados are rich in vitamin B6]]></description>
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		<title>Why is high blood pressure dangerous?</title>
		<link>http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/why-is-high-blood-pressure-dangerous</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arteries are made of muscle and tissues that allow them to be elastic and stretch. As blood pressure rises arteries are required to expand further to accommodate blood flow. High blood pressure leads to many health complications, including damage to]]></description>
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		<title>What is high blood pressure?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 08:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Blood pressure measures the force pushing against your artery walls when your heart beats and when it rests. The systolic pressure (top number) measures the pressure against your artery walls when your heart beats (contracts) and pushes blood through]]></description>
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		<title>Are you young, active, consuming a healthy diet, AND still diagnosed with high blood pressure?</title>
		<link>http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/are-you-young-active-consuming-a-healthy-diet-and-still-diagnosed-with-high-blood-pressure</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 08:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I've been receiving several questions related to this recently, so wanted to address it. Here's an example of a question: I am and always have been thin. I do not smoke, do not drink alcohol, eat a very healthy diet high in fruits/vegetables and]]></description>
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