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It sounds too good to be true …
A study published last year by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) concluded that based on a 5-year analysis of the best available research, the target for treating high blood pressure in those aged 60 and up should be bumped a little higher.
The new guidelines changed nothing if you’re younger than 60 – but if you’re age 60 or older, the guidelines now suggest keeping your blood pressure at 150/90 or lower.
That’s up from the 140/90 previously suggested by the American Heart Association.
It sounds like good news for seniors struggling with the side effects and daily routine of managing their blood pressure with prescribed medications …
But problems immediately arose when a dissenting group of panel members published a follow-up article in the Annals of Internal Medicine, warning that the changes could put more people at risk for heart disease and stroke.
The American Heart Association also took exception to the study, saying it could undermine progress in reducing deaths from these conditions. Instead, they recommend following the original guidelines published in 2013 – which will be updated (again) later this year.
Predictably Opposing Forces
We see this all the time.
One study proposes one answer …
Then another comes along and completely contradicts it!
A 2010 University of Minnesota study showed that a whopping 71% of the public heard moderate or high levels of contradictory information about health guidelines…leading many to give up on this “information overload” and develop a fatalistic attitude of “when it’s my time to go, it’s my time to go…”
Who Could Forget These “Greatest Hits” of Flip-Flops of the Past Decade:
2013 – Coffee can help you live longer (Duke University) … or is it a death sentence (Mayo Clinic)?
2011 – Olive oil can reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke (New England Journal of Medicine) … or does it reduce blood flow and promote heart disease (Journal of the American College of Cardiology)?
2005 – Red wine increases good (HDL) cholesterol and prevents heart disease (Institute of Preventative Medicine) … or does it lead to an increased risk of breast cancer (Center for Addiction and Mental Health)?
2014 – Kale has been widely praised for its health benefits due to its high level of antioxidants, iron, and calcium. But even kale can’t escape criticism in a 2014 New York Times article that alleged a link between kale and hypothyroidism – so which is it?
2012 – Tea … You would think the consensus around tea is unanimous with its centuries-old reputation for lowering risk of hypertension and heart disease (not to mention its ability to combat free radicals). But 2012 brought us a University of Glasgow study claiming that men who were heavy tea drinkers had a 50% greater risk of developing prostate cancer.
Confused yet?
This is what happens when doctors and scientists argue about how to address the symptoms of chronic disease – rather than focusing on the actual root cause of the problems to begin with …
There’s a novel idea…eh?
Instead of focusing on HOW and WHEN to treat each individual symptom (such as high blood pressure), why not address WHAT is causing the problem – before symptoms even arise?
Suffice it to say, it’s become painfully clear the key to eradicating chronic disease doesn’t lie in the old “pill for every ill” mantra of the modern managed care approach to medicine.
It’s Time to Fight Back
Thankfully, a renegade (but growing) group of doctors, scientists, and researchers are on the cutting edge of new studies into the root causes of chronic disease.
This research not only looks at the “big picture” of your health – what’s really going on at a cellular level – but it also puts control of your health back into your own hands.
The consensus is clear.
When you identify the problems at the root of your symptoms – and have a plan to manage your health with your doctors – you can finally take control over your health destiny…
…reversing the effects of aging and disease — living a longer, more fulfilling life on your own terms — and maybe even enjoying a glass of red wine or tea in the process.
One company I’ve been talking about this week has discovered a way to do just that.
On the next page, you’ll learn their remarkable story, and see how a simple test –in the comfort of your own home– can identify the root causes of inflammation, high blood pressure, and other chronic diseases. Not only that, it can give you a personalized plan of action to take control of these issues once and for all!
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