Diuretics are a method for reducing blood pressure. There are different kinds and work in different ways. They have other uses as well. This article is part of a series on hypertension based on lectures given by myself. Diuretics reduce…
Congestive heart failure is explained in lay terms and exacerbations of congestive heart failure are explained as well. How our heart works The heart is the mighty pump which with each beat renews the life in our body. By the…
Hypertension is a common problem. Here is an introduction. What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is a vital part of our life. Blood pressure ensures that an adequate supply of oxygen and nutrients is maintained throughout our entire body. This…
Certain combinations of medications are more prone to damaging kidneys. The infamous triple whammy, a combination of a diuretic, ACE inhibitor, and an NSAID painkiller is one of them. The article elaborates on the risk of this combination. ACE Inhibitors:…
Thiazide diuretics are an important mainstay of the hypertensive treatment formulary. Here is a bit on how they work, and what problems they can cause Diuretics – Thiazides Thiazides are the classic potassium-depleting anti-hypertension medication. In many guidelines, thiazides are…
Loop diuretics such as furosemide are potent reducers of blood pressure. Here is how they work, what side effects they cause, and what they are good for. Loop diuretics Potent diuretics with significant blood pressure-lowering properties are the loop diuretics.…
Although our bodies are quite capable of handling some amount of free radicals they need a whole lot more antioxidants to cope with the continuous bombardment that our 21st Century lifestyle throws at them. The best sources of antioxidants are…
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 all the beer lovers. Read on to learn the health benefits of…
There are more than 20 species of pot marigold, but only the Calendula officinalis is planted as ornamental and for culinary and medicinal uses. It’s a bushy, long-lived annual with branched stems. The flowers are up to 7 cm (3…