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Bryce Wylde

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Bryce Wylde, BSc, Nutritionist, Hom.


My passion is in evidence based natural medicine with a bent on a fuctional approach (emphasis on objective laboratory findings to investigate a patients need for an herb, vitamin, antioxidant, or anything else for that matter). As the director of natural medicine at The Centre For Health, an integrative health facility in Canada, I work along side conventional mainstream medicine pratitioners (MD's), a natural medicine team (ND’s and HD’s), and Chiropractors and other physical therapies (DC’s, Massage, Acupuncture, and Physiotherapy). More at The Centre For Health.

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  • Bryce Wylde
    Bryce Wylde answered:
    How can bonito peptides help treat high blood pressure?
    If you have hypertension, or high blood pressure, an effective natural supplement to consider is the extract of the bonito fish. Bonito (Sarda orientalis) is a fish belonging to the tuna and mackerel family that is traditionally consumed in Japan. Japanese researchers have identified a patented...  Full Post
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    Bryce Wylde answered:
    What are ACE inhibitors?
    When prescription medications are required for high blood pressure, the way some of them work is to inhibit the activity of an enzyme called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) and they have been shown to lower blood pressure effectively and be relatively safe. They can be accompanied by...  Full Post
  • Bryce Wylde
    Bryce Wylde answered:
    What is a normal blood pressure?
    When aiming to achieve an optimal blood pressure reading, it is important to understand what a normal blood pressure is. When blood pressure is measured using a 'bp-cuff' (sphygmomanometer) and stethoscope there are two numbers to consider, systolic (the top number) and diastolic (the bottom...  Full Post
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    Bryce Wylde answered:
    What are the stages of hypertension?
    At rest under normal circumstances, blood pressure readings between 120-139/80-89 are considered pre-hypertension and worthy of attention even though your doctor wouldn't necessarily be concerned and likely wouldn't be prepared to prescribe medication as a first step. Between 140-159/90-99...  Full Post
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    Bryce Wylde answered:
    How can I maintain normal blood pressure?
    With a blood pressure cuff in every pharmacy these days and all of the available information on how to achieve and maintain ideal body weight and composition through diet, lifestyle, and exercise, we need to start taking the responsibility upon ourselves to keep and maintain optimal blood...  Full Post
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    Bryce Wylde answered:
    How costly is high blood pressure (hypertension)?
    In 2010, high blood pressure cost the United States $76.6 billion in health care services, medications, and missed days of work. It costs the Canadian system $20.9 billion every year in physician services, hospital costs, lost wages and decreased productivity. More than the economic detriment,...  Full Post
  • Bryce Wylde
    Bryce Wylde answered:
    Can I slow the aging process?
    Although living to two-hundred is possible but unlikely I suggest that the best way to get there, other than growing your own stem cells, is to implement the following:

    1. Stop smoking.
    2. Drink one glass of red wine daily.
    3. Brush and floss your teeth daily.
    4. Lose the fat and add muscle...  Full Post
  • Bryce Wylde
    Bryce Wylde answered:
    How can I prevent the flu?
    Top 10 "No flu for you" tips:

    10. Barrier buffer before boarding. Think germ force field before entering a confined space; use a Q-Tip to apply some petroleum jelly inside your nose to serve as a barrier.
    9. Natural non-drying sanitizer. Your concerned about the toilet door but even your pockets...  Full Post
  • Bryce Wylde
    Bryce Wylde answered:
    How effective is the flu vaccine?
    While vaccines provide only a moderate shield against the flu according to a recent report published in The Lancet -- the most robust of its kind going back to 1967 -- this protection can get weaker or disappear entirely during some seasons.

    The analysis found that the most widely-used flu...  Full Post
  • Bryce Wylde
    Bryce Wylde answered:
    How does high blood pressure affect the body?
    Hypertension, or high blood pressure, forces the heart and blood vessels to work harder than normal, making them highly susceptible to injury by increasing blood flow that exerts undue pressure and stress against the walls of the blood vessels. Uncontrolled hypertension can lead to an increased...  Full Post
  • Bryce Wylde
    Bryce Wylde answered:
    What are the benefits of sauerkraut?
    Some of the simplest foods are also the nutritional powerhouses. Sauerkraut (pickled cabbage) is one of them. Loaded with vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and beneficial bacteria that strengthen digestive power, it has a noteworthy content of the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, both...  Full Post
  • Bryce Wylde
    Bryce Wylde answered:
    What are the benefits of black pepper?
    Piperine, the active compound in black pepper, may help interrupt the self-renewing process of cancer-initiating stem cells, according to new research out of Michigan. It works by limiting the number of stem cells in your body. And, by limiting the number of stem cells, theoretically, you...  Full Post
  • Bryce Wylde
    Bryce Wylde answered:
    How do omega-3 fatty acids benefit skin?
    Omega-3 reduces skin inflammation and dermatological conditions.
    • Omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) exert anti-inflammatory effects in the body.
    • Diets high in omega-3 fatty acids have a lower prevalence of acne.
    • Omega-3 EPA and DHA reduce the levels of pro
    ...  Full Post
  • Bryce Wylde
    Bryce Wylde answered:
    How can I increase my metabolism?
    Here's how to increase your metabolism:

    Diet: One rule to follow: eat the highest oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) foods possible. This translates into foods with the highest antioxidant power. There are many lists online. The Canadian and US governments have spent millions on this....  Full Post
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    Bryce Wylde answered:
    What are exercises that can be done to increase metabolism?
    To increase metabolism, exercise to increase muscle mass. Don't focus as much on the cardiovascular. Emphasis needs to be on weight bearing and plyometrics in order to increase your muscle mass -- the only metabolic tissue in your body (where fat, water, bone, and connective tissue metabolize...  Full Post