by Neil Bossenger | Apr 8, 2019 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
1 in 5 New Zealanders have high blood pressure Hypertension is incredibly common; understanding how it works is vital. A new study demonstrates a link between zinc deficiency and high blood pressure. The findings could help scientists design new ways of intervening in...
by Neil Bossenger | Aug 1, 2015 | Case of the month, Cases, Spinewave Bulletin, Symptoms
The following is a case study of reduction in primary hypertension in a 35-year old male following upper cervical chiropractic care with no other influencing factors. A study in the Journal of Human Hypertension examined the effects of an atlas adjustment on blood...
by Neil Bossenger | Mar 10, 2014 | Case of the month, Cases, Spinewave Bulletin, Symptoms
Muscles and joints of the neck can influence heart rate and blood pressure. Research has shown that a pathway exists between neck muscles and a part of the brainstem (image below) called the nucleus tractus solitarius1 (NTS). Postural alterations to the...
by Neil Bossenger | Feb 13, 2014 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
People over 60 can now have a blood pressure of 150/90 before starting treatment. The goal had long been 140/90. For people younger than 60 with high blood pressure, there is insufficient evidence for a systolic goal because the panel who put the new guidelines...
by Neil Bossenger | Nov 30, 2013 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
Take an aspirin to prevent high blood pressure and a stroke and possibly get one at the same time. Soluble versions of aspirin and paracetamol are laden with salt and can sharply increase patients’ risk of high blood pressure and stroke, a BMJ study suggests....
