Thursday, September 6, 2012

Switch To Herbal Remedies To Reduce High Blood Pressure

Can you name a common problem that occurs in human beings irrespective of age and gender. Maybe you are thinking on the right track. It's the problem of high blood pressure. The changing lifestyle, eating habits and environment is resulting in this condition. Several medications have been discovered to reduce high blood pressure. However, no permanent treatment is possible and these medicines cause further side effects also. Owing to this, these days many people are opting for herbal remedies.
The major problem with hypertension is that it enters into your body silently which means the patient would not know for a while that he is suffering from this problem. But, as the pressure starts rising, there can be dizziness, nosebleeds and headaches.
How to define hypertension?
There can be several degrees in hypertension but mainly when systolic is above 120-139 and diastolic is 80-89 can prove harmful for you.
Some people ask me that what is the reason for this problem. Well, for them I would say there is no single cause of hypertension, though, being overweight, consuming excessive salt, alcohol, smoking habits, stress can lead to this problem.
As soon as you diagnose this problem, start working on it. Change your eating habits. Here, I am discussing some supplements for high blood pressure.
Garlic- this is considered to be a good supplement which acts mildly on hypertension. It creates a positive effect on both systolic and diastolic blood pressures. However, don't over do with it as it can create problems in clotting of blood.
Folic acid- folic acid is considered to be a good supplement for this problem. It was also tested on smokers who gave positive results with its regular use.
Hawthorn- this is one of the age old remedies to reduce high blood pressure. This herb causes reduction in homocystine levels which helps in controlling hypertension. This herb is also used in the preparation of several types of herbal medicines.
Fish oil- this is a very amazing herbal remedy providing several benefits in different problems. It has been considered as one of the best supplements in curing this problem.
Turmeric- the common Indian spice used in curries acts as an anti-inflammatory agent. It helps in reducing cholesterol thus strengthening blood vessels ultimately resulting in controlling pressure.
Vitamin E- this supplement is very good for the heart. When it is combined with vitamin C it slows down the atherosclerosis. Moreover, when combined with vitamin B6, B12 and folic acid, it will mitigate heart problems.
These herbal remedies are extremely advantageous for hypertension patients. However, it is advisable to consult your doctor regarding the dosages of these supplements.
Just simple changes in your lifestyle and eating habits, and staying away from certain things like smoking, alcohol etc. can help a lot in solving this problem.

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