High Blood Pressure

Psalm 138:7
Though I walk in the middle (center) of trouble, you will revive (relieve) me: you shall stretch forth your hand (protect me) against the wrath (attack) of mine enemies, and your right hand (righteous judgments or works) shall save me.

Proverbs 3:5-8
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes: fear (give reverent respect to) the Lord, and depart from evil (doing things against the Lord and others).  It shall be health to your navel (sustenance or livelihood), and marrow to thy bones (substance in character).

Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder (breaking down) of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner (revealer) of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Ezekiel 16:6
And when I passed by you, and saw you polluted in your own blood, I said unto you when you was in your blood, Live; yes, I said unto you when you was in your blood, Live.

Joel 3:21
For I will cleanse their blood that I have not cleansed: for the Lord dwells in Zion.

1 Cor. 3:16
Know you not (You don’t know) that you are the temple (body) of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?

Avoid Metabolic Syndrome

The Mediterranean Diet + Nuts

A Mediterranean-style diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, beans, fish, olive oil, and grains, is associated with everything from weight loss to a reduced risk of Parkinson's and heart disease. Now, new research shows that people with metabolic syndrome--a condition characterized by high cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar and excess belly fat--can reduce these symptoms by adding an extra serving of mixed nuts to the healthful regimen. In a large study, Spanish researchers instructed people at high risk of heart disease to follow the diet with slight variations. Among the group that added 30 g of nuts, the incidence of metabolic syndrome decreased about 14% within a year (as opposed to, say, a 6.7% decline in those who added a little more olive oil). Researchers believe the fiber, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids in the nuts helped regulate insulin, blood pressure, and inflammation.

Healthy snack attack: Participants in the study ate about five walnuts, five hazelnuts, and five almonds daily. Kathy McManus, RD, director of the department of nutrition at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, recommends eating the same amount (approximately 1 ounce) to take the edge off late-afternoon hunger. Sprinkle the mixture over Mediterranean diet-friendly yogurt, hot oatmeal, or a small salad.

Italian researchers reported that a small square of dark chocolate daily helps prevent inflammation of the heart and ultimately heart disease. Researchers said that only 0.23 ounces a day is the ideal amount. Just a little bit of "healthy" chocolate can help improve your health.

TRU Chocolate is rated 3,040 in ORAC (9 servings of fruit and vegetables in anti-oxidants), and has bitter melon, which is known to normalize blood sugar, Noni, ellagic acid, citric extract, and green tea. This "Absolutely Health Chocolate" is certified Kosher, organic, and safe for diabetic, obese children as well as adults by The National Research Laboratory. It's glycemic index is 7.

Suppressing appetite and your desire for sweets, it even causes weight loss when eaten before each meal. With the safe, natural sweetner Xylitol, it has no weight gaining, cavity causing sugar, which makes it great for oral hygiene and cavity prevention. It even helps clear up your skin, strengthen your bones and "brighten up your day!"