Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Causes

• Too much salt in your diet
• Being overweight (obesity)
• Elevated cholesterol
• Atherosclerosis
• Smoking
• Lack of physical activity
• Stress
• Low potassium diet
• Too little vitamin D in your diet.
• Certain medications, such as birth control pills, cold remedies, decongestants, over-the-counter pain relievers and some prescription drugs
• Illegal drugs, such as cocaine and amphetamines
• Obstructive sleep apnea

Natural Remedies

• Garlic is a popular remedy for lowering blood pressure.
• Almonds consumption is associated with ameliorations in obesity, hyperlipidemia, Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), and hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar). Incorporation of almonds into a healthy diet has beneficial effects on adiposity, glycemic control, and the lipid profile, thereby potentially decreasing the risk for cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
• Olive leaf extract lowers blood pressure.
• Raisins are packed with potassium, fiber, polyphenols, and antioxidants. These factors all positively affect blood pressure and the blood vessels. Numerous studies show that polyphenols in grape-derived foods such as raisins, wine, and juice are effective in maintaining cardiovascular health, including bringing down blood pressure.
• the antioxidants in dark chocolate can significantly reduce blood pressure in patients with hypertension.
• Green Coffee helps protect your body’s natural supply of nitric oxide so your blood vessels can “open wide” and keep your blood pressure right.
• Wild Asparagus (Asparagus Racemosus) has been used for many years as a botanical medicine in India and Asia. It contains a phytonutrient called saponins. Saponins have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. They assist with lowering blood pressure and help to control blood sugar levels.
• Eat Watermelon to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally.
• Celery is a good source of potassium, calcium and magnesium, all associated with reduced blood pressure and celery contains active compounds called phthalides, which contribute to celery’s distinctive aroma and help lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, improve circulation and aid detoxification.
• Potassium : The potassium in Bananas, mushrooms and avocados, Coconut water,...is excellent for lowering blood pressure, preventing strokes and easing cramps and can help in reducing the risk of Heart Disease. Winter squash, tomatoes, spinach, and prunes also have very high levels of potassium.
• Magnesium : Studies suggest that there is a certain link between magnesium and blood pressure : consuming and sticking to a diet plan that is rich in magnesium, potassium, calcium and low in fat and sodium can significantly lower blood pressure according to the DASH study (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension).
• Cinnamon combined with Magnesium, diet and lifestyle changes may lead to overall reductions in blood pressure up to 25mm Hg.
• Avocado : Compared to banana, avocados is higher is potassium. The more potassium consumed, the higher is the tendency of the systolic blood pressure to decline by approximately 4.4 mmHg and diastolic pressure to decrease by about 2.5 mmHg.
• Onions helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol, prevent bone loss, reduce Airway Inflammation and contain cancer-fighting enzymes.
• Ho Shou Wu, also known as fo-ti or ho she wu, the root of this native Chinese vine is a powerful tonic to increase energy and maintain youthful vigor, while still having a calming effect. It contains a natural form of lecithin that helps lessen arterial plaque and lower blood pressure.
• Hibiscus sabdariffa may help to reduce blood pressure in pre- and mildy-hypertensive adults.
• Grape seed, resveratrol and pomegranate provide potent blood pressure lowering effect.
• Grapeseed Extract is balances levels of a gaseous molecule called Nitric Oxide (NO) for optimal blood pressure.
• Vitamin C supplementation effectively lowers blood pressure to help prevent stroke and heart disease.
• Vitamin D lowers blood pressure
• If you have problems with your blood circulation, Cayenne is the number one choice. But it also has a reputation of lowering your high blood pressure levels.
• Red Clover is known to be an herb that has a characteristic of thinning your blood.
• Nutrients found in guava have been shown to lower LDL and boost HDL cholesterol, reduce triglycerides, and lower blood pressure.
• beetroot juice can lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of Heart Attacks and stroke.
• Auriculotherapy, also called auricular therapy (applying pressure on various points on your outer ear) is helpfull to fight stress, pain, allergies, High Blood Pressure, insomnia, excess weight, diabetes, Drug Abuse,...
• Research studies have shown that Black Cohosh is an effective herbal alternative in lowering blood pressure.
• Gotu Kola has been said to be good in alleviating one’s blood pressure.
• Hawthorn, according to recent studies, has been proven to have positive effects in treating cardiovascular problems. Hawthorn is rich in glycoside as much as procyanidins, saponins and the tannins compounds. This naturally acts as a vasodilator that consequently promotes the ease of blood flow and protects the vessels and arteries from plaque formation.
• Valerian may also be effective in alleviating high blood pressure.
• Basil : Extract of basil has been shown to lower blood pressure. Adding fresh basil to your diet is easy and certainly can’t hurt. Keep a small pot of the herb in your kitchen garden and add the fresh leaves to pastas, soups, salads, and casseroles.
• Broccoli : Broccoli is highly rich in vitamin C and K. A cup of broccoli can already provide more than 100 percent of the required daily allowance of a normal person. Broccoli’s benefits to the blood pressure have to do with sulphoraphane, a substance that has anti-inflammatory effects. For those having problems with blood sugar, sulphoraphane helps the blood vessels from being eroded due to increasing blood sugar. Without the inflammatory symptoms in the blood vessels, it can dilate and constrict properly, lowering the chances of developing hypertension. Broccoli also controls the cholesterol level of the body. By lowering the cholesterol, there is lesser accumulation of low-density lipoproteins in the blood vessels that causes the blood vessel to constrict causing increased blood pressure.
• Dandelion : The flower called dandelion is actually being used nowadays as an ingredient of vegetable salad. This plant is rich in vitamins A, B, C and D, as well as minerals potassium, iron and zinc. There are two ways dandelion can lower the blood pressure. First is with its diuretic action. Those with essential hypertension are given initially with diuretic drugs to lower their blood pressure. Other drugs are introduced when blood pressure has already reached higher levels. With dandelion having diuretic action, normalized blood pressure is expected.
• Berries : There are just several types of berries available in the garden, but there are specific berries that can help lower the blood pressure. One of these is the blueberries. A recent research conducted by Harvard University and University of East Anglia showed that the anthocyanin in blueberries, found largely in its skin, can protect from developing hypertension. The research that covers 14 years with 47,000 male participants and 134,999 female participants showed that consumption of different flavonoids has lowered the risk of developing hypertension. All berries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries have anthocyanin, but the richest among them is blueberries.
• Apricots : Apricots are known to be beneficial for the eyes because of its rich vitamin A content. But apricots have other health benefits too. Apricots are rich in fiber and potassium, some of the important substances that control the contraction and dilation of the arterial blood vessels.
• Black Beans : Black beans are a type of legume that is rich in molybdenum, folate, dietary fiber and tryptophan. There is several health benefits brought about by black beans. One of which is its benefit on the cardiovascular system. The soluble fiber content of black beans helps lower the blood cholesterol level of the body. With lowered blood cholesterol, there is decreased accumulation of low-density lipoproteins in the blood vessel lining, thereby lowering the chance of getting blood vessel erosion which eventually leads to increased high blood pressure. Aside from that, it also contains some of the anti-inflammatory flavonoids, which lowers the tendency of the blood vessels to be exposed to oxidative stress, as well as inflammation, which are the reasons for getting high blood pressure.
• Dark Chocolate : People who are suffering from hypertension has reason to rejoice after researchers at the University of Adelaide have found out that eating dark chocolate can actually lower their blood pressure. The reason for this is the flavonols that can help in the elevation of the nitric oxide in the endothelium. With increasing nitric oxide, there is promotion of vasodilation which can lead to lowering of blood pressure. The studies for those with normal blood pressure have conflicting results though. But for those with hypertension, it is time now to grab a bar of your favorite dark chocolate treat.
• Watermelon is rich in Citrulline which produces arginine, a protein that makes nitric oxide that line at the blood vessels. Nitric oxide is actually the substance that helps in the relaxation of the blood vessels. By increasing this substance in the body through increase consumption of melons, blood pressure is being regulated.
• Melon provides vitamin C and A, but they also provide the necessary percentage of potassium for the body.
• Prunes : Three important nutrients for the cardiovascular system are contained in prunes: vitamin K, fiber and potassium.
• Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) has been tested clinically to actually reduce both systolic and diastolic levels with people who have HBP.
• Nattokinase is extracted from natto, a Japanese food that few can consume with gusto. Nattokinase is an enzyme that tends to focus on clearing artery blockages.
• Cayenne pepper is a powerful vasodilator, which means it helps expand blood vessels and improve blood flow. This effect naturally lowers blood pressure levels by increasing the rate at which blood flows throughout the circulatory system, which in turn takes some of the pressure off arterial walls. Mixing one or two teaspoons of cayenne pepper in either warm water or tea with both honey and aloe vera is a powerful homemade remedy for alleviating hypertension. If this beverage is too spicy for your tastes, taking cayenne pepper capsule supplements is another great option for lowering blood pressure naturally.
• Coconut water. Rich in potassium, electrolytes, and other important nutrients, coconut water has been shown to help significantly lower blood pressure levels in most of the people that drink it. A recent study published in the West Indian Medical Journal found that drinking coconut water helped 71 percent of participants achieve a significant reduction in systolic pressure, and 29 percent of participants achieve a significant reduction in diastolic pressure. The results were even more amplified when participants drank both coconut water and mauby, a tropical drink made from buckthorn tree bark.
• Turmeric : Modern science is just barely hitting the tip of the iceberg concerning the superfood capacity of turmeric, also commonly known as curcumin. But one of the herb's already known benefits concerns its abilities to significantly decrease inflammation throughout the body, which is a primary cause of high cholesterol and even high blood pressure. By actively reducing inflammation, turmeric helps improve cardiovascular function and maintain healthy blood flow. When taken alongside non-irradiated black pepper, the primary active ingredient of which is piperine, turmeric is a powerhouse at loosening up blood vessels and clearing the buildup that often leads to high blood pressure. Turmeric is also a natural blood thinner, which is another way this powerful herb aids in the fight against hypertension.
• Stevia extract is also a herb that lowers blood pressure. It is said to enhance glucose tolerance in the body, and hence is a favorite with diabetic patients as well.
• Cinnamon: This herb is native to Sri Lanka. The bark of the cinnamon tree is rolled and pressed to get cinnamon sticks. It is used in large quantities in Indian cooking as a spice. It is also an antioxidant. With all the health benefits that it has to offer, cinnamon is also a blood pressure lowering herb.
• Cardamom is used for its medicinal properties in many countries like China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, etc. It is said to have blood pressure reducing qualities and hence is widely used for its treatment.
• Black Cumin : both systolic and diastolic blood pressure was significantly lowered in participants taking the Nigella sativa extract.
• Nutmeg is a herb indigenous to Indonesia. It is an ingredient used in the kitchens of Greece, Cyprus, Europe, Japan, Middle East, India, etc. Nutmeg is also a herb that lowers blood pressure. In Slovakia nutmeg is used as an anti-epileptic drug. It helps reduce flatulence as well.
• Flaxseed ncontains a high level of omega-3 fatty acids. Flaxseed and flaxseed oil both help lower high blood pressure by stabilizing the level of blood-sugar. They can be interchanged with each other and used, as both of them give similar effects.
• Dan Shen has been used for millennia in Chinese Medicine for circulation problems, stroke, chest pain, and other diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
• Lavender may also lower your blood pressure. Although not many people think to use lavender as a culinary herb, you can use the flowers in baked goods and the leaves can be used in the same way you would use Rosemary.
• Cat's Claw : Studies of cat’s claw as a treatment for hypertension indicate that it may be helpful in reducing blood pressure by acting on calcium channels in your cells.
• Aromatherapy : a necklace scented with an essential oil blend of ylang ylang, lavender, marjoram and neroli to inhale.
• Guided Imagery promotes relaxation, which can lower blood pressure and reduce other problems related to stress, like headache.
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Medical Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.