Here's The Real Culprit of High Blood Pressure and How To Lower It Naturally

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Here's The Real Culprit of High Blood Pressure and How To Lower It Naturally

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According to recent estimates, high blood pressure affects one in

three U.S. adults. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to

stroke, heart attack, heart failure or kidney failure. What's

even more frightening about this condition is that most people

don't even know they have it, as there are no symptoms. This is

why high blood pressure is often called the 'silent killer.'

Having your blood pressure checked on a regular basis is really

the only way to tell if you have high blood pressure.

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Here's The Real Culprit of High Blood Pressure and How To Lower It Naturally

Copyright © 2008 Mangano

Natural Health On The Web

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According to recent estimates, high blood pressure affects one in

three U.S. adults. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to

stroke, heart attack, heart failure or kidney failure. What's

even more frightening about this condition is that most people

don't even know they have it, as there are no symptoms. This is

why high blood pressure is often called the " silent killer. "

Having your blood pressure checked on a regular basis is really

the only way to tell if you have high blood pressure.

High blood pressure or hypertension occurs when there is a high

pressure or tension of blood flow in the arteries. The arteries

transport blood from a pumping heart to the rest of the body.

Normal blood pressure is below 120/80. Blood pressure between

120/80 and 139/89 is called " pre-hypertension " , and blood

pressure of 140/90 or above is considered high blood pressure.

The top number is called systolic blood pressure. This number

represents the pressure in the arteries as the heart contracts

and pumps blood into them. The bottom number is called diastolic

pressure, which represents the pressure in the arteries as the

heart relaxes following the contraction.

An elevation of either systolic or diastolic blood pressure

increases the risk of developing heart disease, kidney disease,

hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis or arteriosclerosis),

eye damage, and stroke (brain damage).

Many people seem to think that salt or sodium is the primary

cause of high blood pressure but truth be told, this has only

been shown to be relevant in " salt sensitive " people, which is

equal to about 10% of the population being affected by the

condition.

So what is causing the elevation in the other 90%? Well, mineral

deficiencies elevate blood pressure more than anything else. So

logically, the first step one should take in an attempt to lower

or regulate blood pressure is to prevent deficiencies. The most

effective way to do so is by supplementing.

Studies have shown both magnesium and calcium to lower high blood

pressure. I recommend taking a combination of 500 mg of calcium

and 250 mg of magnesium twice daily.

Since the middle ages, hawthorn berries have been used to support

the heart and normalize cardiovascular functions. Taking 250 mg

of hawthorn three times daily is another great alternative for

lowering high blood pressure because it is rich in bioflavonoids,

which relax and dilate the arteries.

These compounds contain powerful antioxidants, which help

increase the flow of blood and oxygen to the heart. The result is

that when it comes to circulating the blood, the heart has less

work. This in-turn reduces blood pressure and stress to the heart

muscle. The bioflavonoid substances also improve blood flow to

other areas of the body and strengthen the walls of blood

vessels.

Components in hawthorn have also been shown to lower cholesterol,

and the amount of plaque in arteries.

I also recommend taking 2-3 grams of vitamin c daily. Vitamin C

aids the body in the production of a basic component of

connective tissues called collagen. Collagen is a key structural

component in gums, bones and most importantly blood vessel walls.

Aside from that, Vitamin C also acts as an antioxidant, which

helps rid the body of free radicals.

As always, a proper diet and cardiovascular exercise doesn’t hurt

either.

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