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Diseases and conditions

Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Blood Pressure: Causes, Prevention, and Natural Treatments

Complete Guide to Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Natural Treatments for Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

DASH Diet
Intermittent Fasting
Magnesium
Omega 3 (PUFAs)
Melatonin
Garlic
Green Tea
Ginger
Vitamin C
Coenzyme Q10 / Ubiquino
Citrulline
Potassium
Apple Cider Vinegar
Chlorella
Tribulus Terrestris / G
Theanine
Soy Isoflavones
Hawthorn / Crataegus /
Dandelion
Ashwagandha / Withania
Tulsi / Holy Basil
Acupuncture
Acupressure
Apitherapy Bee Venom Th
Ayurveda
Homeopathy
Chelation Therapy
Adrenal Fatigue diet
Pegan diet
Paleo Diet
NAD / NMN / Nicotinamid
Glutathione
Laughter Therapy
Cupping (Hijama)
L-Arginine
Nitric oxide
Vitamin D
Vitamin B Complex
Ribose
Folic Acid / Folate / V
Glycine
Vitamin B3 / Niacin
Beetroot
Probiotics
Bibhitaki / Baheda
Flax Seed

Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Dos and Don'ts

It's important to maintain a healthy and balanced diet that includes more fruits and vegetables. A healthy diet is crucial to reduce the symptoms of hypertension.

Exercising regularly is very important to lower blood pressure and reduce arteries damage. Aerobic exercise is the most beneficial type of exercise to reduce hypertension.

Blood pressure rises as body weight increases. Hence, losing weight helps lower blood pressure. Expect about a 1-point drop in systolic pressure for every 2 pounds lost.

You should monitor your blood pressure regularly. Maintaining an awareness of your numbers can alert you to any changes and help you detect patterns.

Avoid smoking because smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke blocks the arteries and increases the risk of atherosclerosis, which is the buildup of fatty substances (plaque)

Salt or sodium is bad for health because it stiffens and narrows the blood vessels which increases blood pressure.  The American Heart Association limits sodium

Alcohol increases your blood pressure since it stimulates the release of chemical substances in the blood vessels. These substances are known to be potent vasoconstrictors

The body produces a surge of hormones when you’re in a stressful situation. These hormones increase your blood pressure by causing your heart to beat faster and your blood

Reduce the consumption of processed foods because they contain high amounts of sodium. Sodium stiffens and narrows the blood vessels, which increases blood pressure.

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