What are some natural remedies for reducing blood pressure and/or water retention?
Please do not give me medical advice or tell me to see a doctor. I know what Hypertension is and what causes it. I am asking this question for a friend who WILL NOT go to the doctor, because he does not have a job or insurance. I want to try and help him.
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Diet changes and lowering his stress levels will help. Lower his sodium intake and increasing his potassium intake will helps lower blood pressure, bananas are good sourc of potassium. There are some natural herbs that also help lower blood pressure, but they’re slipping my mind right now check out a local health food store
Pray. Try it. It works.
My mom used garlic to lower her blood pressure. She boil it and then ate it. Good Luck!!!
grapefriut every day or boiled garlic in goats milk.
it may sound gross but garlic has tons of health benefits.
my mah used it when she had a cold/cough and it inadvertedly helped her BP
This may sound silly, but the more water you drink the more you will get rid of. Exercise is good for both high blood pressure and water retention. Diet will help with both also. Too much salty foods like chips and snacks will make you retain water.
I hope this helps your friend.
Your friend could try the OTC diuretics.
EXERCISE SWIMMING DRINKING ORANGE JUICE WITH PULP NON PULP WORKS AS WELL BUT THE PULP IS EFFICIANT, EATIING GREENS STAYING AWAY FROM SODIUM REFINED CARBS AND SUGARS
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Actually you need to drink more water. The retention comes when you don’t drink enough water so your body holds what it has. Also High blood pressure can be caused by an excessive amount of sodium in your blood. Water washes away any excess minerals your body may have, and helps your body absorb the rest better.
Fresh fruits and veggies, nuts (natural, not salted), fish, especially salmon, olive oil, yogurt and whole grains are best. I also have high blood pressure and I have found that this works WONDERS. I also dropped about 50 pounds without trying after I went on this diet (another cause of high blood pressure is being overweight). Cut out junk food, sugar, salty foods, processed foods (such as packed products loaded with chemical preservatives). Just try to eat as natural as possible. If you think it’s bland, think again! I enjoyed this diet immensely!
Don’t sweat the small stuff. Stress is no good for your blood pressure. Eat less salt. I lowered my blood pressure from 143/90 to 112/70.
I used to get excited about everything that wasn’t the norm. I taught myself to see the good in any situation. Any good at all. THat was a start. I went to weight watchers. I lived on the frozen dinners and desserts until I dropped 10% of my weight. I use the Weight Watchers plan because it made me feel good. I started drinking water all the time. So much so that I crave it when I am thirsty. I eat yogurt once or twice a day because I like it. I have oatmeal with cinnamon almost every day. THe cinnamon kepts the cholestoerol level down and I believe it helps my blood pressure too. But that is me. With weight watchers I ate small amounts every two to three hours. It teaches you how to eat healthy. The weirdest thing was that two months ago I stopped using artifical sweeteners expect in diet soda. I just use a small teaspoon of sugar in my coffee and I only use enough on food to enhance the food. I put a teaspoon of fiber in my coffee and I also take a teaspoon of gelatin to help keep my joints from aching. Walking is a great way to feel good. I admit that if I eat something too salty I have to take an aspirin. THe main thing is don’t jump into a huge program you won’t finish. If you can try any of my tips and feel better I’m glad. I too like to save money.
Karkade "KAR-kah-day" is a sweet tea made from hibiscus flowers, notably the roselle variety. This beverage can be consumed hot or cold (with ice and a touch of lemon) and is known to have been a favorite of Ancient Egyptians. It is widely believed to have natural abilities to reduce high blood pressure. One may purchase Karkade at a local Middle-Eastern market. It is also consumed in Egypt, Mexico, and other parts of the world.
Another helpful natural remedy for hypertension is a paste made from fresh garlic and olive oil. After making about two cups of the paste, store it in the freezer. Someone with high blood pressure would take a teaspoonful each morning from this paste and this may greatly help. The paste is kept in the freezer not only to preserve it, but also to help reduce the strong taste and odor.
Additional and better known remedies include: Hawthorn, Passiflora incarnata, Guelder Rose bark, Ginkgo biloba, Buchu, Dandelion, and Olea europea.
Drink water in moderation. Drinking too much water may actually increase (not lower) blood pressure. Avoid salt, or replace it by resorting to lemon and vinegar.
try some of the following,garlic,hawthorn berries,or omega three fish oils. Also,tell your friend to set aside a couple of hours a day for relaxing and meditation. I use candles and native american flute music to help me. Good luck
Please visit http://www.QiGongDoctor.com , and look along the left column. Download (free) "Hot Water, Chinese Penicillin", and also: "QiGong Breathing". The hot water sets up a central core over-heat signal to the brain, which causes "global vaso-dilation". Deep breathing helps to oxygenate the blood, and, in addition, allows blood flow to increase, allowing the heart to beat with less effort. End result, is: a slow drop in blood pressure (Over time and with patience, and practice) Try it – it works. Hot water and breathing. easy to do…big result… You can also practice the other links to FREE DOWNLOADABLE items on the same webpage for your general health and welfare. BTW: the hot water hydrates the body, and it tends to release excess water in the process. Re; the retention question.
Dr. D.M. Smith, TCMD (China)
For reduce blood pressure, reduce weight. eat food with high levels of potassium (fruits and vegetables)
to reduce water retention, don’t eat salt.