Natural Cures for High Blood Pressure

Understanding the Numbers

2009-06-20T19:32:00.000-07:00

When your doctor tells you "your blood pressure is 180 over 95" what does that mean?

The number on top is systolic blood pressure (SBP). This is the amount of pressure exerted against your arteries as your heart pumps.

The bottom number is diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and this is the lowest point of blood pressure.

Normal blood pressure is 120(SBP)/80 (DBP)

Prehypertension is 120-139 (SBP)/ 80-89 (DBP)

Stage 1 High Blood Pressure 140-159 (SBP)/ 90-99 (DBP)

Stage 2 High Blood Pressure 160 (SBP)/ 100 (DBP)

Stress Management for Reducing High Blood Pressure

2009-06-14T18:52:00.000-07:00

The human body has three responses to stress;fight,flight or freeze.

This was great when we were being persued by enemy hordes but is can be problematic in the modern world.

Here are five stress reduction techniques you can use.

Goal setting

Pick realistic achievable and these easy wins will help you feel better about yourself.

Meditation

Transdental meditation has been shown to reduce stress. You can learn a non religous approach to this type of meditation can be found in the book The Relaxation Response by Herbert Benson, M.D.

Pets

Petting a pet has also been scientifically proven to reduce stress.

Exercise

Regular exercise can of course reduce stress as well as lower your weight.

Progressive relaxation

Relaxating your body from head to toe can also reduce stress.

Deep breathing

Controlling your breath is fundamental to stress relief.

A Natural Alternative for High Blood Pressure

2009-06-14T18:28:00.000-07:00

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Eating more fruits, vegetables and grains increases your intake of important minerals such as calcium and potassium, not to mention vitamins and fiber. One study found that volunteers consuming a diet high in these foods and low in fats (such as the diets created by our on-staff nutritionist) reduced systolic blood pressure by four points, and diastolic by three points. This small but significant reduction was accomplished with diet alone. Add exercise, stress management and weight loss for people who are overweight, and blood pressure reductions often improve much more. Eating well and exercising regularly are the cornerstone. Deprivation programs are out! Don't focus on weight loss; focus on a healthy lifestyle. A little weight loss may occur by cutting down on "junk food," eating more fruits, vegetables and grains, and increasing physical activity. Even a relatively small loss, such as 5 to 10 pounds, can reduce blood pressure. The most important goal is the development of healthful habits that stay with you for a lifetime, so that the weight stays off. Weight cycling (repeatedly losing and regaining weight) may raise your blood pressure and be harmful to your health. Reducing stress is another lifelong task. Take a stress management workshop, develop your sense of humor and read some good books. Develop coping techniques that increase your resistance to stress related illness. And don't forget the importance of exercise for stress reduction. Limiting your alcohol and caffeine intake will make a profound difference in your health. You should strive to drink alcohol and caffeine in moderation, if at all.

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Sodium, potassium,magnesium and high blood pressure?

2009-06-11T06:55:00.000-07:00

Sodium, potassium,magnesium and high blood pressure?

Julian Whitaker, M.D., in his newsletter Health & Healing believes that it is equally as important to to decrease your salt intake as it is to increase your intake of magnesium and potassium. For the body to work optimally these minerals need to be present in the body in a ratio of 5:1, potassium to sodium.

A study conducted by researchers at Duke University supplementing with potassium. Participants who took the supplements reported a steep reduction in blood pressure. Black Americans showed the largest drop at 20 points.

Potassium can be found in apricots, apple juice, beets, avocados, bananas, legumes, cantaloupe, carrots, oranges, pears, white and sweet potatoes, raisins, salmon, sardines, watermelon, and winter squash. 4-6 grams per day are recommended.

Magnesium can be found in whole grains and leafy greens can also be found in fruits and vegetables. The recommended intake ranges from 300-500 mg.

Natural Cures for High Blood Pressure Part 4

2009-06-02T19:09:00.000-07:00

L-Taurine a non-essential amino acid has hypotensive properties. The Japan Heart Journal conducted research showing that supplementing with taurine can produce a reduction in blood pressure levels.

Arginine, an amino acid works by its ability to produce nitric oxide (NO), a simple gas made up of nitrogen and oxygen.

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), according to a clinical trial published in the Southern Medical Journal is an effective treatment for people with a common type of high blood pressure. Patients taking CoQ10 had an 18-point (18 mm Hg) reduction in systolic blood pressure.

Meditation as a Cure for High Blood Pressure

2009-05-30T06:40:00.000-07:00

Meditation as a Cure for High Blood Pressure

A Howard University study is being conducted to determine if meditating twice a day for a minimum of 20 minutes per day has any effect on lowering blood pressure. Meditating 20 minutes two times a day is said to help to relax the brain and relieve stress, which can lower blood pressure. The study is ongoing.

High Blood Pressure Tea

2009-05-29T18:49:00.000-07:00

Here is the recipe for a possible cure for high blood pressure.

High Blood Pressure Tea

Pour one 8 cups of boiling water over one teaspoon each of:
ginger root
hawthorn berries and flowers
motherwort leaves
valerian root

Steep this tea for twenty minutes and strain out the herbs. Drink at least two cups a day.

Books on Cures for High Blood Pressure

2009-05-29T10:07:00.000-07:00

Books on Cures for High Blood Pressure

The DASH Diet Action Plan: Based on the National Institutes of Health Research: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
by: Marla Heller

Reversing Hypertension: A Vital New Program to Prevent, Treat, and Reduce High Blood Pressure
by: Julian Whitaker

Control High Blood Pressure Without Drugs: A Complete Hypertension Handbook
by: Robert Rowan

The Magnesium Solution for High Blood Pressure
by: Jay S. Cohen

In 12 weeks You Can Control Your High Blood Pressure Without Dru
by: Cleaves M. Bennett

Natural Remedies for High Blood Pressure - Part 3

2009-05-28T09:52:00.000-07:00

Magnesium, Calcium, and Potassium in the Cure for High Blood Pressure

Calcium

Supplementing with Calcium will lower your blood pressure modestly. It is always good to take a multivitamin daily to make sure you are getting all the things your body needs.e about.

Potassium

Potassium supplementation will reduce blood pressure but not significantly. Potassium is not a good choice in the cure for high blood pressure.

Magnesium

Magnesium supplementation will reduce blood pressure but not significantly so this is not an effective remedy for high blood pressure.

Natural Remedies for High Blood Pressure - Part 2

2009-05-27T14:17:00.000-07:00

Hawthorn

The herb hawthorn is often used in Chinese medicine for to cure high blood pressure.
Some study have shown that supplementing with hawthorn can reduce high blood pressure.

Fish oil

Good old reliable fish oil can have minor effect on lowering high blood pressure.

Folic acid

Folic acid which is part of the B vitamin family has shown some promise in lowering high blood pressure

Natural Remedies for High Blood Pressure - Part 1

2009-05-27T14:09:00.000-07:00

Natural Remedies for High Blood Pressure

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)

There is evidence to suggest hat the supplement CoQ10 may help to reduce high blood pressure.
In a 12 week trial 83 people with systolic hypertension took 60 mg of CoQ10 supplements twice a day. Average participants blood pressure (systolic) dropped 17.8 mm Hg.

Garlic

Yes the same stuff that scares Dracula can be used to cure high blood pressure. In a meta-analysis of seven randomized controlled trials of garlic supplements, three trials showed a significant reduction in systolic blood pressure and four in diastolic blood pressure. Researchers concluded that garlic powder supplement may be of clinical use in patients with mild high blood pressure.

Consult with your doctor before using any supplements. Garlic can thin the blood.

High Blood Pressure Symptoms

2009-05-26T14:05:00.000-07:00

Some High Blood Pressure Symptoms

Headache

Dizziness or dizzy spells

Nosebleeds

Causes of High Blood Pressure:

High blood pressure is usually caused by multiple factors.

Body weight. The heavier you are the more pressure there is on your artery walls.

How active you are. Minimal physical activity increases to increase heart rate because your heart becomes inefficient and this forces your heart to work harder with each stroke.

Are you a smoker. Cigarettes and tobacco contain chemicals damage artery walls.

Sodium Consumption. Consuming too much sodium may lead to fluid retention and high blood pressure.

Potassium Consumption. Potassium and sodium work together so low potassium can lead to elevated sodium in cells.

Stress. Stress at work or home or in the car can and will raise blood pressure.

Age. As you get older the risk factors for high blood pressure increase.

Family history. High blood pressure can run in families.

Do You Know About High Blood Pressure?

2009-05-25T13:59:00.000-07:00

Did you know that one in three adults in the United States of America has high blood pressure (hypertension). These figures come from the American Heart Association. Many people have high blood pressure but are not aware of it.

Normal blood pressure is below 120/80 mmHg.

Systolic pressure that's between 120 to 139 or diastolic pressure between 80 and 89 is called prehypertension.

Systolic pressure between 140 to 159 or diastolic pressure between 90 and 99 is called stage 1 hypertension.

Systolic pressure higher than 160 or diastolic pressure of 100 or higher is called stage 2 hypertension.

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2009-05-22T13:41:00.000-07:00

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