Like hypertension, high cholesterol levels pose one of the major risks for heart disease. Left uncontrolled and elevated, cholesterol continues to clog the arteries and the disease progresses. But, as with hypertension, you can do much to control cholesterol without drugs. The first line of defence, once again, is a prudent program of diet and [...]

One of the expected adverse reactions of taking diuretics to control hypertension is loss of potassium from the blood through the urine. Potassium is essential in protecting the heart’s muscular wall, and must be replaced. Natural sources of potassium in the diet include oranges, bananas, potatoes, melons and dried fruits.. Your doctor may also feel [...]