Controlling blood pressure through lifestyle changes and fitness

Posted by Marguerite | February 18, 2009 .

Many people are battling with hypertension these days, especially with African Americans who seem to be at higher risk for this serious condition more that other races and happens at an earlier age. The good news is it can be controlled and even prevented. With high blood pressure putting you at a higher risk for strokes, heart attacks, kidney failure and even death it is so important to know your number and have your blood pressure checked regularly. Hypertension can be considered the silent killer because a person can feel perfectly healthy and not know they have high blood pressure. It may be caused by arteriosclerosis, fluid retention, kidney or hormonal imbalances, excess weight, stress, hyperinsulinemia or a combination of these factors. It is so important to live a healthy lifestyle to help control it. Doing things like staying active, maintaining a healthy weight and dropping bad habits like alcohol and smoking all helps.

We are becoming aware of all the negative affects white sugar has on us. Sucrose, common table sugar, elevates blood pressure. It is not clearly understood of the mechanism but it is possible that sugar increases the production of adrenaline, which in turn, increases blood vessel constriction and sodium retention. Find ways to take sugar out of the diet, eat a more natural diet of natural fruits and vegetables and essential fatty acids, diet that is rich in high potassium foods. Read your ingredients on all packages. The diet should be low in saturated fat, sugar and salt. Focus on a low fat and cholesterol diet. It is important to increase fiber intake.

workout-girl Avoid high stress levels. Try meditation, getting a massage, listening to calming music, deep breathing and exercise. Adaptagens such as Eluthero root and American ginseng have been helpful in relieving some case of high blood pressure caused by stress. Other natural supplements such as magnesium, Nutri-calm and passion flower help.

Oral Chelation supplements are available to help the hardening of the arteries. The arterial plaque is obstructing circulation and must be removed to restore normal blood flow. Contact your herbalist about this program.

Workouts can easily pushed out of a hectic schedule but we need to make it a priority. Including a half hour walk at lunchtime, or find an enjoyable 30-minute workout to include in your schedule every day, like walking, biking or a great fitness DVD. It is a well-known stress reliever, reduces heart disease risk, as many cardiologist will say. It also lowers your cholesterol. One study found exercise could reduce inflammation.

To find natural supplements to help you manage your blood pressure naturally contact Mother Knows Best Herbal Solutions for a program for you. Your herbalist, Marguerite of Mother Knows Best can also get you started on a fitness program to fit your needs. Do not stop taking your medications without doctor’s instructions.

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Pachino Mobley February 18, 2009 11:34 p02

Hello everyone,

There’s a supllement called capsicum/ garlic which can be purchased thru Marguerite’s site. These also assist is high blood pressure.
Pachino Mobley February 18, 2009 11:34 p02

CAPSICUM & GARLIC WITH PARSLEY
Marguerite February 19, 2009 11:34 p02

Thanks Pachino,
You are so right Capsicum and Garlic with Parsley is helpful in controlling your blood pressure naturally along with other measures.
Go to this link to find this product:
http://mynsp.com/motherknowsbest/products/guide.aspx?stockNum=832
Elisabeth Garrett August 19, 2010 11:34 p08

Nice read. Blood pressure and hypertension have been interests of mine for a long time, and I think that a balanced holistic approach is overall the most promising. You have to eat healthy, exercise, and regularly watch your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and then things should be not too hard. We have lots of info on all that on Blood Pressure Experts, everyone interested is welcome to take a look.

Oh and don’t believe what they often tell you about good and bad cholesterine.. there’s a trick to it that most people don’t know about!