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20 Ways to Reduce Blood Pressure Naturally
by: Lee Cummings
Do You know someone who suffers from high blood pressure? Maybe
You? Then this is good news!
Are you aware that there are simple and inexpensive ways to control
blood pressure with food and supplements you already have in your
kitchen?
Intelligent health conscious people like You can naturally understand
these strategies to help maintain lower blood pressure levels.
Because when you understand and follow through with these steps,
you will feel more energy and enjoy the benefits of lower blood
pressure.
In my 10 years of studying nutrition and over 5 years of helping
others solve their health problems, I have found that the experts
agree that these steps are some of the most effective in lowering
blood pressure naturally.
1. CoQ10 supplements CoEnzyme Q10 or CoQ10 For short is
a powerful anti-oxidant which is in every cell in your body. Your
body uses CoQ10 to derive Energy.
In a double-blind placebo controlled study published in The Journal
of Human Hypertension, The group which took CoQ10 for just 8 weeks
showed a significant reduction of blood pressure.
Also in a University of Texas study, people taking oral CoQ10 after
just one month experienced significant lowering of blood pressure
and 51% of participants were able to discontinue blood pressure
medication.
As a side note, blood pressure medication prevents the body from
not only manufacturing its own CoQ10, but also your bodys
ability to absorb CoQ10. recommended dose: 100-200 mg gel caps each
day to help lower blood pressure.
2. Vitamins, Herbs and Anti-oxidants
The following are Doctor recommended daily amounts.
Vitamin C - 1000 mg
Garlic - 2 cloves
Hawthorn berry - 500 mg
Omega 3 fatty acid fish oil Gel caps - 1000 mg
Vitamin b6 in a natural multivitamin
Magnesium - 500 mg
Astragalus root 500mg
3. Food Sources:
In a Greek study that examined the effects of the Mediterranean
diet on 20,000 people proved that olive Oil, Fruits and Vegetables
were significantly associated with lower systolic and diastolic
blood pressure.
Celery - 4 sticks a day, relaxes the smooth muscles in the blood
vessels.
Fresh cold water fish which is high in Omega-3 fatty Acids.
Salt - lets understand the real reason why salt is important
to your blood pressure.
Weve all heard that you need to cut down on sodium in your
diet, although this is not bad advice, it misses the point. High
sodium intake alone does not increase blood pressure, it is an excess
of sodium to potassium ratio.
The ideal ratio is five times as much potassium as sodium in Your
diet. Youll get the best results by eating three servings
A day of potassium rich foods such as:
Bananas 1 large
Avocados 1 cup
Beans ½ cup
Squash 1 cup
Tomatoes ½ cup
Low levels of magnesium can also contribute to high Blood pressure,
so here are some Magnesium rich foods:
Almonds 1/3 cup
Tofu ½ cup
Cashews 1 cup
Raisin bran 1/3 cup
And finally lets talk about what level of blood pressure is considered
high. Right now the threshold pushed by mainstream medicine is 115/75
120/80 which WAS considered borderline LOW just 5 years ago.
This is because the standard for high blood pressure,
just like the standard for cholesterol is repeatedly lowered to
put more people on medication. Your individual risk factors and
age play a big role in determining what is a good blood pressure
level for YOU.
So dont just accept a one size fits all number when it comes
to your blood pressure. Ask questions and discuss your health with
a nutritionally educated Doctor to find what is best for you.
So what about YOU? Are You going to let the silent killer Sneak
up on you? Or are You going to take action that will make this highly
unlikely?
When You safe-guard Yourself with these proven techniques which
You can easily incorporate into your life, then You will reap the
healthy benefits.
Used in combination these natural, safe and proven techniques work
wonders to keep your blood pressure down and allow you to experience
a higher level of health without the unwanted side effects.
So take action now and get started today to do one thing from each
of the three points above. Each day incorporate the food and supplements
listed and You are well on Your way to lower blood pressure. These
are proven, safe and inexpensive steps so You can enjoy the benefits
now.
Sources:
Singh RB, Niaz MA, Rostogi SS, et al. Effect of Hydrosoluble
coenzyme Q10 on blood pressure in Hypertensive patients with coronary
artery disease. Journal of Human Hypertension. 1999 Mar;13(3):203-208.
Dr. Al Sears, Lynn Sonberg, The Doctors Heart Cure, St. Paul
MN, Dragon Door Publications, pgs 176-181
Daily Dose, Dr. William Campbell Douglas, Of spice and men
3/15/2005
Dr. Al Sears, Health alert, Lower Blood pressure Naturally,
3/8/2005
Dr Al Sears, Health Alert, Lower blood pressure without drugs,
7/3/2003.
About The Author
Lee Cummings has been helping real people solve real problems and
feel better with expert proven nutrition for over 5 years.
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