The Circulatory
The Skin-BP Link: Managing Blood Pressure for Better Skin
It's not widely known, but high blood pressure doesn’t just pose risks to your heart—it can also age your skin prematurely. Recent studies, including insights from the American Heart Association, have highlighted that hypertension could accelerate skin aging, leading to increased wrinkles and changes in pigmentation.
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The Unexpected Benefits of Probiotics
Probiotics are something that we all have in our body and most of us have heard of. There’s been a great deal written about the microbiome (of which probiotics are a part), and there’s a great deal of ongoing research investigating their benefit. These microscopic organisms, “friendly” bacteria, can help regulate our bowels and our digestive patterns, improve nutrient use in our gut, boost our immune system, fight off pathogens in our gut, and help with depression and mood regulation… just to name a few!
From Petals to Pressure: How Hibiscus Eases BP
It’s hard not to smile when you see and smell a hibiscus flower. As it happens, we’re in the midst of hibiscus season. These spectacular flowers hold a special significance to 120/Life, as one of the key ingredients in our beverage for high blood pressure. So what is it about Hibiscus that makes it so special?
How to Correctly Measure Blood Pressure
In the United States “normal” blood pressure is presently defined as less than 120/80. As we all know, there are many factors that impact that number. For instance, our weight, our food choices, whether or not we smoke, whether or not we exercise, how we deal with stress, how much alcohol we consume, whether or not we take prescribed BP meds, etc.
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