Diuretics are a method for reducing blood pressure. There are different kinds and work in different ways. They have other uses as well. This …
Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive heart failure is explained in lay terms and exacerbations of congestive heart failure are explained as well.How our heart …
What is Hypertension
Hypertension is a common problem. Here is an introduction.What is blood pressure?Blood pressure is a vital part of our life. Blood …
The Triple Whammy
Certain combinations of medications are more prone to damaging kidneys. The infamous triple whammy, a combination of a diuretic, ACE …
Thiazide Diuretics for Hypertension
Thiazide diuretics are an important mainstay of the hypertensive treatment formulary. Here is a bit on how they work, and what problems they …
Loop Diuretics for Hypertension
Loop diuretics such as furosemide are potent reducers of blood pressure. Here is how they work, what side effects they cause, and what they …
The Problem with Free Radicals
Although our bodies are quite capable of handling some amount of free radicals they need a whole lot more antioxidants to cope with the …
Advantages of Drinking Beer
Most of us love to drink a glass of chilled beer now and then, and are always looking for a reason, right? I have some excellent news for …
Calendula Officinalis Pot Marigold
There are more than 20 species of pot marigold, but only the Calendula officinalis is planted as ornamental and for culinary and medicinal …