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[Similar to taking a pill, acupuncture can reduce you blood pressure. Both of these are passive activities. I would suggest that the third alternative mentioned-- 20 minutes of exercise three times a week -- is a better option in the long run (or walk) for reducing blood pressure. I would also note that acupuncture has [...]
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Yesterday’s post suggested that as one takes pills, it is a good idea to breathe deeply, relax, and visualize the expected effects of the medication/supplement/vitamin. This suggestion is based on the “placebo effect” — which is another way of describing how powerfully the mind can effect the body. As far as I know, no research [...]
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It seems to me that it is still not clear whether drinking coffee is good for you or bad for you, or both. Part of the problem in the research is individual’s vary greatly in how drugs affect them: perhaps the question should be: For which individuals is coffee beneficial and under what conditions. Mayo [...]
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These are some of the best sources of medical information on the Web: www.mayoclinic.com Reliable, evidence based medical information. Well-presented, well-written. www.clevelandclinic.org Good collection of resources for heart issues. www.askapatient.com A tremendous resource on medication; consumers writing about their experience and side effects of medication. Information that you will not see on a pharmaceutical website. [...]
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