November 19th, 2009 
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Hypertension or high blood pressure is a common disorder of blood circulation that may lead to fatal heart attacks, stroke, or even kidney diseases. Statistic shows almost 1/5 of adults in the West are affected by this dreaded disease.
Experts say hypertension could be hereditary. It is a common disease for people in their mid and old age than the young. Hypertension is affecting more men than women. However, women on contraceptive pills are prone to it. Not to mention also, short people and those under stress are very susceptible to it. Smokers should also be aware of this disease because they are likely to have high blood pressure.
Medications can help solve hypertension problem but the cure cannot be found on drugs. Drugs can only sustain what is deemed safe limits but cannot guarantee that there will be no attacks. Dietary practices and physical activity can help prevent or control hypertension. Obese people are more likely to have hypertension than slim bodied people. There are prescribed ideal weight for a particular height and age of a person. Trimming down to an ideal weight will be a big help.
Alcohol is not advised when you are hypertensive because it induces high blood pressure. But doctors advise one shot of red wine after every meal to help gain antioxidants. Taking more is not advisable.
Studies proved that foods low in salt are very helpful. Limit salt intake to 4 g a day or ask physician for better advice. Keeping the taste of your foods as natural as possible is the best diet.
While cutting down salt intake, consume more fruits and vegetables, especially foods rich in potassium such as dried apricots, nuts, and others. Potassium can help lower blood pressure. For those with kidney disorder, avoid taking potassium-rich foods as it can complicate the matter.
Calcium and magnesium are two dietary minerals that show positive effect against high blood pressure. Fruits and vegetables high in soluble fibre also show good sign of lowering blood pressure. Essential fatty acids such as omega 3 fatty acids from oily fish like tuna have also been shown to lower blood pressure. Garlic and moderate alcohol intake (1-2 shots per day) can have the similar effects.
Vegetarians have less incidence of high blood pressure probably due to high fibre content, flushing out toxic cholesterol and fats from the body. Many vegetables contain potassium, calcium, magnesium and vitamin C which can lower blood pressure. Above all, it is important to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle. Precaution is definitely better than cure.
Casey Yew
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/healthy-diet-for-high-blood-pressure-hypertension-79645.html
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Natural, free remedies for hypertension, high blood pressure??????
4 weeks ago I started walking 2 miles/day and eating a heart healthy diet. My blood pressure has fallen from 150/100 to 128/80 in that time. I plan to continue. What other things can I do to keep my blood pressure under control.
great job, keep up with both, you can avoid salt in addition, good luck
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No red meat!
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Congratulations!
Watch the sodium intake and the caffiene.
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low salt diet
some say garlic
small dose of aspirin each day if you are not allergic
manage stress in your work place and at home
learn relaxation techniques
120/80 is great – you don’t want your BP to be too low, actually!
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You can have red meat, just limit it…the cholesterol is the issue. It sounds like you are already on the right track…just follow a cardiac diet – aka low sodium, low fat, low cholesterol. Include more fruits and veggies, whole grains (which are heart healthy), and lean meats and dairy. Avoid too much cheese though…it’s very high in sodium. And keep up the exercise!
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I’m a registered dietitian
avacados are GREAT
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it sounds like you are already doing enough…128/80 is a fine blood pressure.
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avoid sodium, caffein and perhaps some stress management
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My very close and holistic friend is into herbs. I know they are good but I haven’t done any research specifically on herbs to drink as teas etc. If you want to try there are excellent resources online and as the library.
I would recomend aromatherapy though which is what I practice for wellness and health issues. By the way it sounds like you are doing all the right things. If you don’t keep up with what you are doing then herbs or essential oils won’t be of much help.
I would likewise do your research on either one before you may try them and make sure they won’t intteract with any medications you may be taking.
That being said the essential oils lavender, majoram, and ylang ylang will help with lower blood pressure.
My friend also takes some great vitamin supplements that I started taking too. If you want any more info on the vitamins or the aromatherapy just email me.
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eat a banana a day, its not free but doesnt cost that much
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here is some good info at this website
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http://www.natural-herbal-remedies.net/high-blood-pressure.html
If you breathe so your abdomen goes out when you exhale you can reduce your blood pressure. Try inhaling this way 10 times and repeat your blood pressure . It works!
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