HYPERTENSION is
also known as high blood pressure, a
chronic medical condition where the blood pressure (BP) in the arteries is high;
requiring the heart to function harder than it should to keep blood circulating. There are two measurements for blood pressure, systolic
(top reading), when the heart muscle is contracting, and diastolic (bottom
reading), when it is relaxed between beats. The American Heart Association blood pressure chart lists a normal blood pressure reading as
follows: Systolic less than 120/Diastolic less than 80.
Doctors normally do not get concerned over low blood pressure unless there are
signs and symptoms, such as:
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Fainting
- Dehydration and unusual thirst
- Lack of concentration
- Blurred vision
- Nausea
- Cold, clammy, pale skin
- Rapid short breaths
- Fatigue
- Depression
How to lower blood pressure:
Avacados |
Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure:
There are various home remedies for high bloodpressure, including: a diet rich in fruit and vegetables combined with physical exercise- Drink water: Using the number of pounds you weigh as a guide, divide it by half – that is the number of ounces of water you should drink daily to help keep your system flushed and your blood pressure lower
- Avocados – Eat them regularly. There are 2 essential fatty acids in avocados that help to maintain normal blood pressure
Apple Cider Vinegar Apple cider vinegar (ACV) – take 2 teaspoons of raw, organic, unpasteurized, unfiltered ACV in water or juice to help prevent hypertension. ACV is also a home remedy for hair loss, a home remedy for heartburn, one of many home remedies for arthritis, and a yeast infection home remedy- Astragalus Root – Easiest to buy a bottle of pills at the health food store. Follow instructions on the label. Astragalus Root is also one of the home remedies for flu.
- Garlic – Eat raw cloves added to food or take capsules. Garlic is also an effective sore throat home remedy.
- Celery – juiced or eat seeds - it naturally helps to lower blood pressure
- Cinnamon – use of cinnamon can greatly reduce blood pressure
- Cayenne – may be one of the quickest ways to keep blood pressure readings down. Stir one teaspoon of cayenne into 1/2 cup of lukewarm water and drink. Be cautious, as it is very spicy-hot. Cayenne is also one of the home remedies for back pain and can also be used as one of the home remedies for sinus infections.
- Chamomile – Has calming properties and can help relieve stress, it is also a home remedy for migraines and a home remedy for bloating one of many home remedies for eczema. If you are allergic to ragweed, be cautious of chamomile
- Fennel – Lowers blood pressure and is a home remedy for heartburn, home remedy for bloating, and listed among home remedies for a cough,
- Hawthorn berries – lower blood pressure, protect heart and circulatory system, and a home remedy for insomnia
- Parsley – According to Natural News:
"Parsley is also known as a powerful diuretic that reduces blood pressure and enhances kidney function. In particular, parsley increases sodium and water excretion through urine and increases potassium reabsorption into the kidneys."Parsley is also one of the home remedies for allergies
- Magnesium - will lower blood pressure readings. Take supplements as recommended by your doctor or the manufacturer.
- Vitamin C – is critical to reducing blood pressure
- Szechuan Buttons (AKA Toothache Plant) - This plant contains vasodilators that help lower blood pressure. It is also a great home remedy for toothache...I bet you'd never have guessed that! This video shows a person's reaction to tasting it:
Read Labels and Avoid:
- salt (salt raises your blood pressure)
- monosodium glutamate (MSG)
- baking soda
- most canned vegetables
- commercially prepared meals/foods
- diet soft drinks
- mold inhibitors
- meat tenderizers
- most sugar substitutes (Xylitol is said to be a safe substitute and helps to build the immune system)
- soft water
- sauces such as soy sauce
- Rosemary
Buy a Blood Pressure Monitor:
The best way to know what your blood pressure is, and whether your efforts to lower it are effective is to use a blood pressure monitor to track it. Blood pressure readings are often taken in both arms if the
patient is at risk of cardiovascular disease. It is a good idea to log your daily blood pressure readings and take them with you to your doctor.
Home Remedies For Allergies
Home Remedies For Flu
Home Remedies For Sinus Infections
Home Remedy For Heartburn
Home Remedies For Bloating
Sore Throat Remedies
Links for Other Conditions:
Rashes and Allergies:
Home Remedies For EczemaHome Remedies For Allergies
Respiratory Conditions / Colds and Flu
Home Remedies for a Cough Related to Asthma or ColdsHome Remedies For Flu
Home Remedies For Sinus Infections
Cardiovascular / Gastric Conditions
Home Remedies for High Blood PressureHome Remedy For Heartburn
Home Remedies For Bloating
Sore Throat Remedies
Sources and Citations:
Natural News:
Heart .Org:
Miscellaneous:
http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/cinnamon-reduces-blood-pressure-while-balancing-blood-glucose
http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/natural-medicine/herbal-remedies/chamomile-herbal-remedies1.htm
http://paulhaider.wordpress.com/2013/07/29/toothache-plant-a-highly-prized-medicinal-herb/
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/REM00011/Garlic-Dr-Weils-Herbal-Remedies.html
http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/natural-medicine/herbal-remedies/chamomile-herbal-remedies1.htm
http://paulhaider.wordpress.com/2013/07/29/toothache-plant-a-highly-prized-medicinal-herb/
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/REM00011/Garlic-Dr-Weils-Herbal-Remedies.html