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Understanding and Managing High Blood Pressure Lucigerma Overview Hypertension (high blood pressure) is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high. It is common but can be serious if not treated. People with high blood pressure may not feel symptoms. The only way to know is to get your blood pressure checked. Blood pressure is written as two numbers. The first number (systolic) represents the pressure in blood vessels when the heart contracts or beats. The second num

Holistic Tips for Summer Cooling Without AC Monkey Business Images As much as we love Southwest Florida’s summers, by now we are really feeling the heat and while I am a big proponent of the very mild AC cooling (75-76°F), sometimes you just must chill a bit more. So, here are some useful holistic tips you can use this summer for AC-less heat relief. 1. Get friendly with Aloe Vera Most people only reach for aloe vera when they are totally sunburnt. However, research found tha

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