Blood Pressure
For most people, blood pressure problems involve high blood pressure, where the heart has to work very hard to pump blood. Not surprisingly, high blood pressure is one of the most important factors in causing heart disease. It is natural for blood pressure to rise in times of excitement and stress, but constant stress, smoking, a lack of exercise, too much alcohol, being overweight and a poor diet can cause it to stay permanently high.
Dietary Advice To Manage Blood Pressure
Reduce your intake of salt. This means avoiding eating processed foods such as sausages, pies and crisps and most packaged, tinned or ready-made foods, as up to 70% of the salt we eat is in these foods.
It’s also vital to eat fewer animal and dairy products (as these have a damaging effect on the circulation), and to drink less coffee and alcohol.
Eat more fresh fruit, vegetables, wholegrains, fish, garlic, onions and leeks. Take garlic and vitamin E supplements, which have been shown to improve heart health, and a multivitamin and mineral supplement that includes potassium, calcium and magnesium.
Chinese green tea makes a refreshing alternative to coffee and is less likely to raise blood pressure.
Complimentary Natural Remedies For Blood Pressure
Regular massage can aid relaxation. Use soothing essential oils such as lavender, marjoram and chamomile. Adding 4 to 6 drops of any of these oils to your evening bath can also help relieve the day’s stresses.
The herbs hawthorn, limeflower and yarrow are excellent for anxiety and high blood pressure. Infuse 1 tsp of dried herb in a cup of boiling water for 10 minutes, strain and drink this amount twice a day.
People with blood pressure problems can benefit enormously from regular exercise such as yoga, walking or tai chi and from practicing relaxation techniques like visualization and meditation.
Herbalism and other therapies such as homeopathy can be particularly useful when prescribed for the individual by a practitioner.
Avoid yarrow if you are pregnant.
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These days everywhere there is a problem of blood pressures. This article would definitely help lot people.
There is a definite link between blood pressure and such factors as stress, diet, exercise, relaxation, etc. It’s good to see articles that reinforce this concept, and that educate at the same time.
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