Almost one-third of all adults in the Western world suffer from high blood pressure. For those over 65 the number reaches 50%. Blood pressure measurement consists of two numbers. The first number (systolic) measures blood pressure when your heart is pumping. The lower number (diastolic) measures your blood pressure when your heart rests in between beats. A healthy blood … Continue reading Culinary Rx: Beet Juice vs Drugs for High Blood Pressure