High blood pressure is not a disease but rather a sign that there are problems with your health. This is why BP measurement is one of the primary diagnostic tools used by general practice doctors.

If you have high blood pressure levels, you can be at risk of developing serious heart diseases, if left unmanaged and/or untreated.

The two biggest contributors to high blood pressure are poor diet and stress. When these are combined, the results can be very damaging and sadly, even lethal.

You can quite often very effectively reduce your high blood pressure naturally, by changing your diet and lifestyle habits. Continue reading →

Are you on occasion having a hard time getting a good night’s sleep? Or worse, would you class yourself as suffering with chronic insomnia?

If so, a few good herbal remedies might be just what the doctor ordered, or possibly should have. Here are a few for you to trial until you find what works for you. Sleep is critically important for good health and longevity, so don’t ignore bad sleep patterns.

Valerian

Valerian is commonly used as an herbal sleep aid and calming agent. Patients who use valerian root have claimed that they have experienced a shortened length of time to fall asleep, their sleep duration has increased and their sleep quality improved. Continue reading →