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High blood pressure cure
are there any natural health remedies for high blood pressure?
( 4 Mar 2008)
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Natural Treatment for High Blood Pressure
Keep a close tab on your weight. Although there are many people diagnosed with hypertension that are not on the heavier side, obesity is termed as one of the biggest causes for high blood pressure. You can start by curbing excessive salt in your diet.
Salt and sugar are well hidden in many fast food preparations and diets. These are not obvious to the casual eater who does not realize that the copious amounts of salt in the food that he or she eats is actually detrimental to the overall well being and general health of the individual. The link between a high sodium diet and high blood pressure has been proved by almost all the researchers working on this ailment.
Also cut down on alcohol if you happen to consume more than two drinks per day. Being diagnosed with hypertension would mean that you try to eliminate the intake of alcohol altogether, if possible.
Instead add more potassium and calcium in your daily diet as it is used to control blood pressure. Relaxation exercises and deep breathing techniques are known to bring down high blood pressure and cut down stress. Other forms of exercise include swimming; jogging, brisk walking and cycling are excellent remedies to maintain a normal blood pressure.
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answered by K C on 4 Mar 2008, 5:34:50
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