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Sunday, June 21, 2009

How to Use Herbal Remedies to Deal with Hypertension

By Yolande Koy

A disease that everyone should be aware of is hypertension, otherwise more commonly called high blood pressure. Approximately a third of Americans are currently living under the specter of this disease. The incidence rate of this disease has exploded in recent times and shows no signs of slowing down. Hypertension brings with a rise in heartbeats, clogging of the arterial wall and blood volume increases.

No one is safe from this insidious disease, as it does not discriminate among the world population. No matter your age, sex or race. The disease has managed to gain a stranglehold on the population due to the prevalence of sedentary way of life, bad eating habits and stress.

You can however treat hypertension or the the very least manage it by adopting a program for a healthy lifestyle incorporating, a proper diet, exercise and herbal treatments. One of the most effective herbal treatment, which is also well known, is garlic. For those that would like to try a highly recommended herbalist combination, try garlic and raisin. Of course, it may be too much for those that only starting to use herbal remedies.

Grapefruits would be easier option on the palette. Despite being a popular breakfast item, the benefits are little known to most. Vitamin P can be found in great quantities in the fruit. This vitamin is known to reduce blood pressure. In addition to the grape you could eat a carrot, which also helpful to control hypertension.

Besides fruits and vegetables, you can use the more interesting herbs of hawthorn berries, Garcinia and a wonderful herb known as Shepherd's Purse. These herbs have the ability to help loosen the blood vessels, as well as cleanse them. Beyond that, you can use a blend of herb in an infusion, which is made by blending sarpagandha, lime blossoms, Siberian ginseng, mistletoe and motherwort. It is effective as it is, but if you want to lift it up another notch you can add one teaspoon of honey to the mix. Use this infusion every day and you will see a difference.

Honey is another food that can be used to deal with hypertension. It is able to strengthen your blood vessels and heart. The simplest way of taking honey is to make a drink out of it. Just mix one tablespoon of lemon juice and one teaspoon of honey to make a refreshing breakfast drink. If you are feeling especially brave, substitute onion juice for the lemon juice.

A nutritious diet is essential in dealing with hypertension. Fruits are highly recommended, as are vegetables. Apples and bananas are easily obtained at any local supermarket. Spinach, tomatoes and leafy greens rank as some of the best. Beyond that, you can try fasting a day every week. Instead of eating your regular meals for the day, you take fresh fruit juices.

Last on the list of things leading to high blood pressure is stress. A hard day's work may leave you tense and stressed out, especially in the current economic climate. You need to find ways to clear your mind and relieve the stress. Many turn to yoga to clear their minds. Other methods would be using aromatherapy or even massages if it is more towards your liking. - 17273

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