home remedies to reduce high blood pressure?

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1. Ang Lee says:

   August 21, 2010 at 9:21 pm

   A healthy, well-balanced, low fat diet is extremely important for hypertension patients. Fresh fruits and vegetables are a must ( garlic should be included ) as the potassium present in them counters the effect of salt taken which in turn is a blood pressure increasing agent. Kidney patients, though, should keep a watch over their potassium intake. This diet of fruits and vegetables will also provide you with anti-oxidants, so very important for your general well being. This diet gets rid of the toxins in the body as well.

   Obesity, and this holds true for people of any age, is a sure shot cause of high blood pressure. So reduce your weight to appropriate levels (your doctor will guide you in this matter).

   Keep your mind relaxed by doing some kind of meditation, if possible, and try to keep your anxiety level low. Although there are many options like self hypnosis, biofeedback and transcendental meditation (TM) or progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) program; yoga is supposed to be the most effective.

   There are a number of herbal and homeopathic remedies that are well known for their ability to control high blood pressure with great success. Unlike conventional medicines, which do not always address the root cause, natural remedies can do this without the risk of side effects or addiction.

   In keeping with a holistic approach to health, Naturopaths recognize that high blood pressure may be a sign or symptom of imbalance in the body and thus recommend a combination of lifestyle changes and natural remedies to remove the causes of the high blood pressure, rather than simply just treating the symptoms.

   Remember to always source your natural remedies from a reputable company in order to ensure safety, efficacy, and correct therapeutic dosage.

   You may get more info here http://www.healthherbsandnutrition.com/remedies/h/highbloodpressure.htm
2. The Ween says:

   August 21, 2010 at 9:21 pm

   Losing weight, eating less salt, certain vitamins like calcium, potassium and magnesium help. Exercise. Meditation. Having a pet.
3. xjoizey says:

   August 21, 2010 at 9:21 pm

   Cannabis used daily will help.
4. Christian Bernard says:

   August 21, 2010 at 9:21 pm

   A healthy, well-balanced, low fat diet is extremely important for hypertension patients. Fresh fruits and vegetables are a must ( garlic should be included ) as the potassium present in them counters the effect of salt taken which in turn is a blood pressure increasing agent. Kidney patients, though, should keep a watch over their potassium intake. This diet of fruits and vegetables will also provide you with anti-oxidants, so very important for your general well being. This diet gets rid of the toxins in the body as well.

   There are a number of herbal and homeopathic remedies that are well known for their ability to control high blood pressure with great success. Unlike conventional medicines, which do not always address the root cause, natural remedies can do this without the risk of side effects or addiction.

   In keeping with a holistic approach to health, Naturopaths recognize that high blood pressure may be a sign or symptom of imbalance in the body and thus recommend a combination of lifestyle changes and natural remedies to remove the causes of the high blood pressure, rather than simply just treating the symptoms.

   Herbs such as Hawthorn, Passion Flower, Guelder Rose bark & Ginkgo Biloba

   - help to balance and regulate blood pressure
   - address some of the contributory factors causing high blood pressure
   - target blood vessels which have become constricted
   - improve the heart’s ability to pump blood effectively
   - treat and prevent plaque build up in the arteries
   - reduce stress and boost the body’s ability to fight illness
   - They improve the flow of blood to the heart and by relaxing the involuntary muscles, check the high blood pressure as well
   - Promote coronary artery health and integrity
   - Support healthy energy levels and soothe common nervous tension
   - Support healthy pumping action of the heart and the maintenance of a regular heartbeat

   This they achieve by dilating the blood vessels and reducing their resistance to the blood flow. Because they reduce heart palpitations, they have a splendid calming effect on the nervous system.

   You may get more info here http://www.healthherbsandnutrition.com/remedies/h/highbloodpressure.htm