Do This, Not That - for High Blood Pressure

Do This, Not That - for High Blood Pressure
According to the CDC, 67 million people in the US have "crossed a dangerous line" -- blood pressure that equals or exceeds 140/90. In other words, they have hypertension (aka high blood pressure). The World Heart Federation estimates that 970 million people worldwide are on the wrong side of those numbers, too. And while elevated blood pressure can be a risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease, it is NOT true for everyone. But here's the problem... As soon as you cross that line, regardless of your situation, you are handed your prescription and have officially arrived in the land of the treated. That's when the trouble can begin. Here's why. It's all a numbers game Many factors can influence your blood pressure and cause it to rise or run on the higher side. They include things like genetics, certain medications, stress, age (over 50), eating too much sodium (especially the highly processed salt found in fast and packaged foods), acid waste buildup in your bloodstream and smoking. So to blindly say that, no matter WHO you are, once your numbers are 140/90, you need medication is jumping the gun in SO many cases! And the biggest problem is, many people are not only NOT being helped, but they're actually being HARMED from this way of thinking. Increasing numbers of studies now report that blood pressure drugs used to treat mild cases of hypertension not only do NOT reduce heart attacks, strokes or overall deaths, but they come with a mile long list of side effects. These can include loss of libido, urinary infections, asthma symptoms, insomnia, depression, coughing, rashes, dizziness, drowsiness, constipation and diarrhea...and even DEATH. What makes this even worse is that many times when someone starts suffering these or other side effects, they are given MORE drugs to counteract the symptoms. In addition, some studies have shown MORE heart attacks among patients medicated for mild hypertension! Talk about blowing up in your face.   Eat your way to better numbers - and suffer NO side effects If your numbers are creeping up and you think that dangerous medications and side effects are a given for you, that's simply not true. You can help make a tremendous difference in your blood pressure--safely and naturally. In addition to getting regular exercise, quitting smoking and reducing stress in your life, there are also foods you can eat that help lower blood pressure, and they also happen to be delicious! Here are the... Seven Star Foods to Lower Blood Pressure 1) Raisins "Nature's candy" is not only rich in antioxidants, helps enhance bone health and protect against macular degeneration, but now raisins have been shown to help lower blood pressure too. So grab a handful and snack your way to lower readings.   2) Kiwi fruit Some of the impressive benefits of these brown fuzzy gems are that they're loaded with Vitamin C, help fight colds and prevent asthma, and have fiber that helps keep you "regular" down there. And eating three of them a day can help lower your blood pressure too, according to the American Heart Association.   3) Garlic Fresh raw garlic has been shown to not only help lower blood pressure, but also help lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol! If the idea of raw garlic is a big "strong" for you, you can enjoy it in this delicious bread dip: 1 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan or Romano cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried) 2-3 cloves garlic, pressed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Combine all ingredients. Serve in shallow bowls or small plates with Italian, French or Sourdough bread slices.   4) Cayenne Good news for you spicy food lovers! In addition to helping enhance your immune system, ease osteoarthritis pain, clear congestion and fight inflammation, cayenne pepper has been shown to help reduce blood pressure. Now don't worry, those of you with ulcers or other stomach challenges. Cayenne pepper is alkaline to your body, and it's even been shown to help PREVENT ulcers! 5) Watermelon The picnic staple can also help keep you out of the pharmacy. A Florida State University study has concluded that watermelon lowers blood pressure. In addition to its helpful potassium content, the researchers found a specific amino acid in watermelon that helps to bring your BP numbers down too.   6) Bananas And speaking of potassium, bananas should be on your list of hypertension-fighting foods. The Harvard Medical School reported a UK study that determined foods containing potassium nitrate (like bananas) were more effective than supplements containing potassium chloride for lowering blood pressure.   7) Dark chocolate Ahhh, a dream come true. Something so delicious can be so very good for you too. The research proves it--there are compounds in cacao that dilate blood vessels and lower blood pressure. The catch is the chocolate must be dark and preferably organic... And you should not eat it by the boatload. Because then you'll be dealing with obesity which will push your blood pressure UP--not down.   Take advantage of Nature's "anti-inflammatory" Omega-3 essential fatty acids have been medically PROVEN to help lower blood pressure. Now, these heart-healthy nutrients are abundant in wild-caught fatty fish, but not only do many people not like the taste of fish, thanks to high levels of pollution and contamination, many times it's more health-HARMING than health-HELPING to eat fish! So one of the best ways to benefit from this natural anti-inflammatory and help fight high blood pressure is to take a purified fish oil supplement. And for outstanding purity, look no further than VitalMega-3. VitalMega-3 gives delivers 1,200 mg. of these essential nutrients (including the all-important EPA and DHA) in the same pure form you'd get directly from the fish themselves. You see, VitalMega-3 is made from plankton-eating fish from Icelandic waters in accordance with Iceland's sustainable fisheries laws. These tiny fish contain the ocean's highest natural oil content AND they are largely free of the pollutants found in larger species in the marine food chain. Plus, we take an additional huge step by using the most sophisticated CO2 distillation process which guarantees the purest oil possible. So what you get is the pure, potent power of blood pressure-lowering Omega-3 EFAs!   Remember, elevations in blood pressure are not as cut and dry as they seem. And if your blood pressure is creeping up, drugs do NOT have to be your destiny. Experience for yourself the power of eating for lower blood pressure and supplementing with Omega-3 essential fatty acids. You just might shock your doc the next time he wraps the cuff around your arm! To your health, Sherry Brescia PS: We're now on Facebook! 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