If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you are not alone.
Around 350 Barbadians suffered a stroke of which 70% have history of hypertension. In most of these strokes (83%) were due to blockage of a blood vessel supplying the brain and occurred in more women than men over the age of 65.
It is likely that your doctor will prescribe medication. However, blood pressure medications, although they are effective and necessary, are not the only way to control high blood pressure. Under your doctor's guidance, you can forge a plan for lowering your high blood pressure based on some natural treatments.
As a lactating mother I had serious reservations about the use of blood pressure medications. Although meds are effective and necessary, breast is best for baby. So I did some research on my prescribed medication. And what do yah know….under use in lactation it states:
"Use in Lactation
It is not known whether valsartan is excreted in human milk. Valsartan was excreted in the milk of lactating rats. Hydrochlorothiazide crosses the placenta and is excreted in human milk. Thus, it is not advisable to use Co-Diovan in lactating mothers".
That said, I decided to forge a plan for lowering my high blood pressure based on some natural treatments. Realistically weaning my 14 month old overnight was not only heartbreaking but impossible… since he wouldn’t understand why he couldn’t be fed and cuddled to sleep. And the thought of breastfeeding him with medication in my system which could harm him in any way was certainly NOT an option.
So after making a self assessment I've decided to make some serious changes to my lifestyle.
Reducing Stress!
It's all about balance. Stress is a contributing factor to high blood pressure, so eliminating stress in your daily life should become a priority.
Exercise!
Exercise should become your first priority in trying to lower your blood pressure.
A good aerobic workout for 30 minutes a day is the only type of exercise that will aid in lowering your blood pressure.
Read more: Natural High Blood Pressure Treatments | eHow.com
Drinking More Water!
You might be surprised to find that one of them is simply water. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is often caused by chronic dehydration. In fact, in one of the interviews conducted with Dr. Batmanghelidj, he explains the mechanism by which this takes place. Essentially when the body is lacking water, it attempts to hold on to the available water supplies by resorting to vascular constriction throughout the body. This helps reduce the loss of water through the skin and through respiration. And by doing so, it helps conserve the remaining water in the body.
So if you want to avoid this response to dehydration, just drink a lot of water. This will hydrate your body and lower blood pressure without any negative side effects
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Fresh Food vs Processed Foods!
Eliminating the following:
Canned soups, vegetables and juices.
Ketchup, Chili sauce, Soy sauce
Mono sodium glutamate
Processed drinks such as Horlicks Chocolate, Milo and Bournvita
Including more:
Lemon juice, garlic, oregano, coconut, mint, onions and chives.
Fish oils work to keep arteries and red blood cells more elastic, which in turn helps to keep blood pressure down.
Olive oil consumed approximately two tablespoons of olive oil per day to get its health benefits.
Flaxseed oil is a rich source of omega-3 and alpha-linolenic acid, which are both known to reduce blood pressure.
Reduce Meat Intake!
Change Up Your Diet:
Take it easy on the amount of meat you consume. The recommended portion of meat for a meal is about 3 oz. (the size of a deck of cards), which may not seem practical. eat more fruits, vegetables and low/fat-free dairy products. Then commit to having a meal or two a week with no meat whatsoever
Read more: How to Reduce High Blood Pressure Naturally | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_2076152_reduce-high-blood-pressure-naturally.html#ixzz1F3uMxq6R
Cayenne pepper is one such spice which contains medicinal components which have proven advantages for the human body. Cayenne pepper is dried chilly pepper which is ground and used as a condiment. Individuals undergoing holistic healing have used and felt the advantages of this pepper for treating hypertension. Other essential features of cayenne pepper are—
It reduces dangers of arteriosclerosis and thus reduces the chances of high blood pressure.
When you have hypertension then the cholesterol and different lipids in your blood stream are likely to thicken the arteries. Cayenne pepper comprises capsaicin which is a substance identified to reduce the blockage within the arteries and in the process improve the circulation of blood.
Starting this weekend I will be exploring the wonders of cayenne pepper.
Add one tea spoon of cayenne pepper powder to a mug of water and warmth the water to the desired temperature. Drink this each day for a month. After a month examine your blood pressure. The pepper has thermogenic aids to improve metabolism, blood circulation and other activities. These capabilities help in regulating blood pressure.
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