Seattle High Blood Pressure Chiropractic

Blood Pressure Education Month

admin — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:22:14 +0000

Since 1974, this month-long national health awareness event has helped educate people about the prevention and control of a major public health challenge: high blood pressure. Do your part by encouraging your friends and family to come out and get their blood pressure checked. For more information about high blood pressure, contact the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/).

For more information about the free blood pressure screenings at Evergreen Chiropractic, call (206) 323-1666.

Yours in health,

Evergreen Chiropractic

1666 E Olive Way

Seattle, WA 98102

(206) 323-1666

www.evergreenchiropractic.com

Eat Chocolate, Lower Blood Pressure?

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 01:30:43 +0000

There may be some truth to it, as suggested by a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. The authors of “Effect of Cocoa and Tea Intake on Blood Pressure” (2007) report that their “meta-analysis study showed that the cocoa diets reduced systolic blood pressure by 4.7 mm Hg, and reduced diastolic blood pressure by 2.8 mm Hg. This magnitude of reduction in blood pressure is considered to be ‘statistically significant.’”

Although the authors note that “an increased consumption of fruits and vegetables is recommended as a first-line therapeutic approach in current hypertension control guidelines,” they also conclude that “current randomized dietary studies indicate that consumption of foods rich in cocoa may reduce blood pressure, while tea intake appears to have no effect.”

While this doesn’t mean you should embark on a candy bar diet, it might let you better enjoy a phenol-rich cocoa food like dark chocolate once in a while.

Yours in health,

Evergreen Chiropractic

1666 E Olive Way

Seattle, WA 98102

(206) 323-1666

www.evergreenchiropractic.com

Reference; Dirk Taubert, MD, PhD; Renate Roesen, PhD; Edgar Schömig, MD. Effect of Cocoa and Tea Intake on Blood Pressure. Archives of Internal Medicine. Vol. 167 No. 7, April 9, 2007, pp. 626-634

High Blood Pressure Chiropractic

admin — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:05:29 +0000

Though doctors are unsure of what causes blood pressure to increase, studies suggest that a specific type of neck adjustment may reduce hypertension for some of the 65 million Americans battling it.

A March 25, 2008 story covered by Good Morning America links chiropractic adjustments with lowering high blood pressure. Click to read the story

“Could a Neck Adjustment Lower Your Blood Pressure?” – Good Morning America

Seattle High Blood Pressure Chiropractic

admin — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:09:33 +0000

The leading health professionals at Evergreen Chiropractic Capitol Hill are dedicated to helping you achieve your wellness objectives through advanced chiropractic care and massage therapy.

In his practice, Dr. Russell Kun takes a comprehensive, biophysics approach to adjusting patients that goes beyond treating symptomatic flare-ups. His techniques work to restore the structure and core strength of the body and also prevent such debilitating problems as arthritis and degenerative disc disease.

Evergreen Chiropractic also incorporates natural, complementary methods like therapeutic exercise, traction and massage to ensure that patients experience optimal results.

1666 E Olive Way
Seattle WA 98102
Phone: (206) 323-1666
Fax: (206) 323-1669
http://www.EvergreenChiropractic.com/