Natural Cures for Common Illnesses

Did you know that most people can reduce blood pressure naturally? That’s absolutely true! Many of the people who currently take daily medications to control their hypertension don’t really need to be doing so.

I am not advocating going cold turkey. If you are currently taking medication on the instructions of your doctor you can’t just stop taking them. But what you can do is to introduce steps to reduce blood pressure naturally to the point where you doctor will be able to give you the good news that you don’t need to refill your prescription anymore.

And you can get to that point relatively quickly in most cases! Here are some tips to help you!

Get Snoring Help: If you snore loudly, you may suffer from sleep apnea. Sufferers from this condition have high levels of aldosterone which is a hormone known to cause hypertension.

Anybody For Tea? Did you know that some studies have shown that three cups of tea per day, like hibiscus tea, reduce blood pressure naturally to the same extent as some of the medications?

Walk It Off: Walking is a great way to help your heart to get more oxygen and to strengthen it so that it doesn’t find it so difficult to circulate the blood. A good brisk walk every day will do wonders for your hypertension. Why not get a dog so you’ve got a great excuse to take that walk. Studies have also shown that pet ownership can be good for your pressure!

Dark Chocolate Delight: One of the ingredients is flavanol which help to make veins and arteries more flexible and thus help with circulation. Who says you can’t indulge and reduce blood pressure naturally at the same time!

Deep Breaths: Stress hormones release an enzyme in the kidney which heightens pressure. Deep breathing exercises or meditation have been conclusively shown to significantly lower stress hormones.

Working Too Much? A University of California study showed that for some people a work week in excess of 40 hours raised pressure by more than 15% so watch those hours. Most important though is that your life shouldn’t be all about work!

Mellow Music: Perhaps strange but true – 30 minutes of mellow music a day (I’m partial to Celtic music myself) can knock almost five points off your blood pressure scores!

Potassium Party: Fruits and vegetables high in potassium are an excellent strategy to reduce blood pressure naturally. You should aim for an intake (from natural sources) of up to 4,000mg per day.

Definitely Decaf: This is a hotly debated area. Many people say that caffeine does not directly impact blood pressure. However, it emphasizes the effects of stress, so switch to decaf if you are prone to stress.

So Long Sodium: For many people, sodium intake directly elevates blood pressure. But remember that the salt you pour on your food accounts for less than 20% of your salt intake. Read the labels and switch from processed foods.