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The rapid growth of smooth muscle cells in pulmonary arteries causes vasoconstriction and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Now, researchers found that the same drugs that inhibit cancer cell growth may also be effective in treating PAH. The study, “Inhibition of ubiquitin proteasome function prevents monocrotaline-induced pulmonary arterial…

Treprostinil improves exercise performance and lowers blood pressure in sickle-cell disease (SCD) patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH), a study shows. The therapy was also well tolerated by the patients, the researchers said. The findings were reported in the study “Prostacyclin-analog therapy in sickle cell pulmonary hypertension,” published…

Nutritious Sweet Potatoes Do you enjoy sweet potatoes? Did you know they’re a super food that contain many nutritional benefits? The World’s Healthiest Foods, list numerous benefits of incorporating sweet potatoes into your diet. Some of these health benefits include increasing your antioxidant intake, consuming more anti-inflammatory…

Pulmonary Hypertension Quote: Face to the Sunshine Living with pulmonary hypertension is sometimes frightening. Share this quote for pulmonary hypertension on Pinterest to keep it all in perspective. Remember to live in the present. Buddha said, “The secret of health for both mind and body is…

 Turmeric Tea has Antioxidants Fall and spice go together, but so does fall and inflammation. Natural ways to relieve painful inflammation are sometimes helpful in pain management. This turmeric tea recipe may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits. If nothing else, it will warm you up as the seasons turn.  …

Reflexology for Pulmonary Hypertension Did you know that reflexology doesn’t just take place in the feet? There are reflexology points in the hand, too. Reflexology is an ancient practice that’s been passed down for thousands of years. The Incas and Native Americans may have introduced reflexology to South and North America, but proof of…

Aromatherapy and Pulmonary Hypertension “Essential oil” is basically a new name for an old standby, aromatherapy. There’s plenty of research behind this aromatic trend that shows it helps alleviate many health conditions and may even help fight cancer. We’ve uncovered some ways essential oils can help pulmonary hypertension patients.  …

When you have pulmonary hypertension, it is important to eat a healthy and balanced diet that is low in sodium. Diets rich in anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants can improve your well-being. This no-salt curry chicken recipe is full of fruits and vegetables, and rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants, like Vitamin C, can stop…

Easy Ways to Relieve Stress Relax! There’s something about those words — relax, be calm, and calm down — that trigger a deep emotional response in most of us. These ways to relax are so easy that you’ll feel relaxed in no time!     When you have…

Natalie Cole on Pulmonary Hypertension Natalie Cole passed away on New Year’s Eve in 2015. The popular singer and actress who struggled since 2009 with pulmonary hypertension, died of heart failure aggravated by lung disease or idiopathic pulmonary hypertension. Throughout her life she battled many demons. In this pulmonary hypertension quote,…

Children born to women with late-stage gestational diabetes — caused by a pregnancy-related, transient increase in blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) — or to women who are overweight or obese are known to be a higher risk of pulmonary complications, namely respiratory distress and persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN). While efforts to…

Being diagnosed with a serious lung and heart condition such as pulmonary hypertension is stressful and overwhelming. To make things a little easier for you, we’ve decided to put together this list of seven tips that you could use to plan your first pulmonary hypertension appointment with your…