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How to Measure Blood Pressure Correctly

Are you curious about your blood pressure? Or did your doctor measure your blood pressure and now you like to know more about how to measure this yourself? This tip will help you to measure your blood pressure correctly. Other things you will learn are: What are common mistakes when you measure your blood pressure? What do the 2 numbers in your blood pressure measurement mean? What device can you use? Let’s begin and start at the end! What device makes measuring blood pressure accurate & easy? Some of you who had your blood pressure measured reading this might...

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Hypertension: Causes, Solutions & Understanding the Different Stages

Last tip I talked about how to measure your blood pressure correctly. This tip helps you to interpret high blood pressure. Once you have read this, you will understand why measuring blood pressure the correct way is so essential. In this tip, I will dive deeper in: The different stages of hypertension. The signs & symptoms of hypertension. Why having normal values is important for health & longevity. What the difference is between primary & secondary hypertension. What are the most important causes of hypertension and what can you do about it? Since...

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Low Blood Pressure

Do you have concerns about low blood pressure? Then this tip is for you! In this week’s tip you will learn: The signs & symptoms of low blood pressure. When measuring low blood pressure might not be a concern What you can do to get your blood pressure up! Maybe you measured your own blood pressure or someone else’s blood pressure and you feel worried. If your first measurement is a bit alarming, make sure you measure again! In this previous tip I discuss how to measure blood pressure the right way. It might surprise you with all the things that can influence a blood...

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Low Blood Pressure: Signs, Symptoms and Solutions

Did you or your doctor measure low blood pressure values? Get ready to unlock the key to a healthier you as we explore the world of optimal blood pressure in this last article in a series of three!Today you will find out: Signs & symptoms of low blood pressure. Some common mistakes in low blood pressure measurements What low blood pressure causes. What you can do about it! Before we dive into answering these questions, make sure you measure your blood pressure the right way! (just click here). When you have measured low blood pressure, never forget: don’t trust your...

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A Deep Dive into Gallstones!

Gallstones are common in developed countries. They affect about 10% of adults and 20% of those over the age of 65. Today I will do a deep dive into this topic. Why are gallstones more common in elderly people? Why are females more affected by them? How are cholesterol and gallstones related? And what have red blood cells got to do with gallstones? Today we dive deep into this fascinating topic! Important things you will learn: What gallstones are. How they are caused. How to recognize symptoms. The different types of gallstones And of course… what you can do to prevent...

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Help with Hair Loss

Hi everyone!Today’s tip is about understanding why we lose hair. In the symptom dictionary, you can find some recommendations on what to do when you are losing hair and this tip will be more of a guide on how to choose remedies for that handout. There can be different mechanisms at play when we lose hair. Depending on the mechanism, some choices are better than others. In this tip you will learn: The four different stages in which hair grows. When do we talk about hair loss? The different common factors that can influence hair regeneration. The 4 different stages in which...

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Mitochondria: A quick guide to what they are and what nutrients they use!

Are you interested in how your body produces energy? Then this guide is for you! In the first part, you will learn what mitochondria are and how they work.In the second part, I will explain what nutrients the mitochondria use and where these nutrients help. What are mitochondria? Mitochondria are often called the ‘Power Houses’ of the cell. They produce molecules in which energy is stored. These molecules are called ATP. What is ATP? Well, think of ATP as money! If you have a lot of money, you can do a lot of stuff! If you’re low on money, you can do less.The same goes for ATP: if...

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Test Immune Status

ACTION STEPS: 1. As a starting point to check immune status, request a blood test that includes the following: CBC with differentials  RBC zinc Vitamin D Vitamin A Watch the video above to see what a CBC report looks like. 2. After getting your results, make sure to watch the videos below. They’ll give you the optimal reference ranges to compare your results with, along with explanations to help figure out what could be causing suboptimal results: Interpreting WBC Differentials (Neutrophil, Lymphocyte, Monocyte, Eosinophil, Basophil)  ...

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Test Food Sensitivities

The gold standard test for determining food sensitivities (which is an IgG reaction, not an allergic IgE reaction), is to perform an elimination diet & food re-introduction challenge. See the attached handout to learn more about the difference between food allergies/sensitivities (and intolerances). The most common offenders to remove from one’s diet 100% for a minimum of 30 days are:  Dairy Wheat/gluten Eggs Soy Yeast Rice Corn Potato These can be removed one at a time or all at once. ACTION STEPS: 1. Download the attached resources for...

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