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What to Expect When you Start Taking PreCardix®

Healthy blood pressure is an important factor for longevity and maintaining healthy blood pressure levels reduces the risk of developing blood pressure-related conditions. Personalize your blood pressure control through a combination of diet, lifestyle and therapeutic interventions. Always consult with your health care provider before making changes to your blood pressure management plan.   PreCardix® Bioactive […]

Why PreCardix®. Attributes, clinical evidence and proper use.

Bioactive marine peptides.  PreCardix® is an effective non-prescription natural product for healthy blood pressure and cardiovascular health. PreCardix® contains the clinically-validated dose of unique patented bioactive marine peptides (small fragments of protein) derived from cold-water shrimp shells (Pandalus borealis). Healthy blood pressure is an important factor for longevity and wellness, and maintaining healthy blood pressure […]

Hypertension Among Canadian Women: Reducing the Risk.

In 2020, for the first time in decades, the rate of hypertension among Canadians increased1. Hypertension is the leading cause of preventable death and disability in Canada, meaning treatment reduces the risk of adverse outcomes like heart attack and stroke. Unfortunately, rates of treatment and control of hypertension are decreasing, particularly among women over 60 […]

Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack and Stroke

Managing modifiable risk factors for heart attack and stroke can significantly reduce your risk of a serious cardiovascular event. According to Stats Canada, strokes are the leading cause of adult disability in Canada and the 3rd leading cause of death. Cardiovascular or ischemic heart disease affects 1 in 12 Canadian adults and is the second […]

Preventative practices help keep hypertension at bay

Sheila Phillips has learned over the years the importance of preventative healthcare. Now that the Kitchener, Ont.-based IT entrepreneur is approaching 50, maintaining healthy blood pressure levels has become a priority. “Both sides of my family have multitudes of heart issues,” she said. “My 81-year-old mother has blood pressure readings that are off the Richter […]

Is PreCardix® Right for You?

When it comes to your blood pressure, the most important first step is knowing your numbers. Measuring and monitoring correctly is simple. Follow these steps and review Hypertension Canada’s guidelines and patient resources. Your results, along with other factors affecting blood pressure such as diet, exercise and stress will help you and your health care […]

COVID-19 and Hypertension

Monitoring and treating your blood pressure is an essential health habit that we now know is particularly important during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hypertension is a preventable and treatable condition that when well-controlled, decreases your risk of severe COVID-19 complications. There has never been a more important time to take control of your cardiovascular health!  High […]

Home for the Holidays

We’ve all seen the headlines. Covid continues to spread at an unprecedented rate, and lockdowns abound. In the spirit of the season, the PreCardix® team got together (virtually) and came up with some great ways to celebrate a more low-key holiday season this year. 1. Let it go. The entire world is in the same […]

Simple Steps For At-Home Blood Pressure Measurement

Early identification of high blood pressure is critical. Hypertension is the leading cause of preventable premature death worldwide. Early and effective intervention significantly lowers your risk of having a cardiovascular event like a heart attack or stroke. If you currently have or think you might develop hypertension, regular monitoring helps you and your health care […]

The Important Connection between Stress and Blood Pressure

Many factors cause hypertension or high blood pressure. Some of these risk factors are non-modifiable such as age or family history, but most are modifiable, meaning we can change them. Stress is one of several modifiable risk factors for hypertension. In our fast-paced and stress-filled world, stress management has become essential for mental and physical […]