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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>
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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>Lower High Blood Pressure: 5 Ways</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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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>
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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>Lower Blood Pressure &#8211; Avoid These 7 Foods</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With high blood pressure it’s important you follow a diet low in sodium and low in fat (particularly saturated and trans fat). Here are 7 foods to avoid: 1. Pickles Pickles are low calorie, which is great. However, they are loaded with so]]></description>
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		<title>Lower High Blood Pressure &#8211; 5 Surprising Sodium Sources</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 04:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As you work to lower high blood pressure, it’s important to limit the sodium in your diet. Current recommendations are to limit your sodium intake to 2300 mg per day or less. The new 2010 Dietary Guidelines will be released this year and it looks l]]></description>
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		<title>Lower Blood Pressure with Potassium</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The effectiveness of potassium to lower blood pressure is directly related to sodium. Potassium works to balance out the sodium in your diet. An adequate potassium intake can lower systolic pressure ~4.4 mm Hg and diastolic pressure ~2.5 mm Hg. I]]></description>
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		<title>Steps to Lower Blood Pressure</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A few steps you can take right now to promote a lower blood pressure include: Quit smoking Lose and/or maintain a healthy weight Decrease salt intake to less than 2400 mg sodium per day Restrict alcohol to less than 1 drink/day for wo]]></description>
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		<title>Heart Healthy Tips – 3 Key Minerals to Lower Blood Pressure</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[1. Reduce your SODIUM intake. Too much sodium in your diet can contribute to]]></description>
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		<title>Lower Blood Pressure &#8211; What Does Chicken Soup Have to Do with Blood Pressure?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Nelson RD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I read some interesting research lately that I want to share related to chicken and blood pressure. We know that blood pressure is a significant risk fact for heart disease and stroke. It's estimated that around 1 billion people worldwide live wit]]></description>
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		<title>Lower Blood Pressure &#8211; Reduce salt to lower blood pressure</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Too much sodium in your diet can contribute to high blood pressure and make your blood pressure treatment less effective. Sodium versus Table Salt First, let’s clear up the confusion about the difference between sodium and table salt. Tabl]]></description>
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