What to Do About High Blood Pressure the "Silent Killer"
The Silent Killer
According to recent estimates, one in three US adults has high blood
pressure. And alarmingly, nearly
one-third of these people are unaware they have it because there are no
symptoms. Only one third of people with high blood pressure take action to get
their blood pressure under control.
People with uncontrolled high blood pressure are:
- Three
times more likely to develop coronary heart disease.
- Six
times more likely to develop congestive heart failure.
- Seven
times more likely to have a stroke.
That’s why high blood pressure is often called the “silent killer.”
Side Effects of
Hypertension Medication
Many people must choose prescription anti-hypertensive medication to
control high blood pressure—traditionally trained doctors often offer no
alternative. The partial list of drug side effects include: impotence, severe
muscle and joint pain, anemia, dermatitis, insomnia, diarrhea, nausea, constipation,
vomiting, vertigo, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, rash, kidney stones,
irregular heartbeat, swelling of legs or ankles as well as other serious
conditions.
While you should always follow the advice of your physician, it is also
advisable to take a balanced approach to controlling blood pressure. Your mind and body work together, so it only
makes sense to take both into account when considering any aspect of your
physical health. And remember, your
heart is more than just an organ—it’s part and parcel of your emotional, spiritual
and physical well-being.
Obtain Healthy
Blood Pressure Naturally
Using prescription drug medications can have harmful side effects, so here
are 10 ways to obtain healthy blood pressure naturally and with plenty of other
good side effects.
1) Laugh 15 Minutes
Every Day—and Smile as Much as Possible Too
The old saying goes that “laughter is the best medicine”, and there is
actually scientific evidence to support that.
Laughing and smiling does not only bring joy to you and others, it can
also open up your arteries, improve your blood flow, relax your nervous system,
and improve your blood pressure.
2) Exercise, or
Even Just Walk Your Way to Lower Your Blood Pressure
Taking a walk in nature everyday is one of the best ways to keep
yourself balanced spiritually, emotionally, mentally and physically. Doing mild
to moderate exercises will also help with your blood pressure. Be sure to make
this a relaxing time—worrying that you didn't push yourself hard enough can offset
the gain of any workout.
3) Pet Your Pets
Playing with your pets will help you relax and release tension and
improve your healthy blood pressure instantly. If you don’t have your own pets,
feel free to borrow a friend’s or neighbor’s.
They work just as well!
4) Loving
Relationships Love Your Heart
Loving relationships, and giving love to others without expectations
and attachment, helps release tension within your own body and improve your
blood pressure.
5) Bathe Your Way
to Lower Blood Pressure
A warm bath can relax your nervous system, open up your arteries,
improve your blood flow and help improve your blood pressure. Be sure that the water
is not too hot. Moderation is the key to
healing relaxation.
6) Food for Your Stomach…and Heart
Many foods can help improve your blood pressure. Garlic, celery,
carrot, daikon, ginger, vinegar and many other food ingredients can help reduce
your blood pressure. And remember to keep down your salt intake.
7) Herbs Aren’t
Just for Cooking
Many herbs can help improve blood pressure effectively. So far, some of
the most effective herbs found for improving blood pressure include Hainan
Holly leaf, hawthorn fruit, daikon seed, and pearl powder (www.pearlcium.com). Holistrol (www.myhealthybloodpressure.com)
is one of the very few natural remedies that are clinically tested to be
effective for improving healthy blood pressure naturally, quickly, safely and
easily. Using herbs for healthy blood pressure may be better than medication
because they have long lasting effects with fewer side-effects. In the clinical
study on Holistrol, 9 out of 10 people taking Holistrol get their blood
pressure under healthier range. Even after people stop taking Holistrol for one
month, their blood pressure still remains healthy.
8) Breathe in
Deeply. Breathe Out High Blood Pressure.
On average, people breathe 10 times in a minute. If you purposely pay
attention to your breathing and make it long and deep, you can breathe 2 to 4
times a minute. Long and deep breathing will help you relieve tension, stress
and anxiety. It will not only help lower your blood pressure, it will also
improve your overall health and well-being by expunging toxins from your body
and circulating lymphatic fluid to improve immune functions.
9) Mind Over Body Meditation
Meditation is good for the prevention and curing all illnesses. While some
people think meditation is difficult, this is simply a common misconception.
Meditation is simply making yourself comfortable and then turning your
attention inward on yourself. And you
don’t need any complicated techniques to meditate either. You can start as simply as breathing deeply
in and out 20 times in a row while you count your breaths and focus completely
on the breath while clearing your mind of everything else. Even this simple meditation will not only help
improve your blood pressure but every part of your life.
10) Songs You Can
Take to Heart
Listen to soothing music can help relieve stress and anxiety and
improve blood pressure.
Singing is a great way to improve your blood pressure. Like walking and
exercise, singing can help calm nervous system and improve blood flow. Singing
a soft melody is especially beneficial.