Have you ever experienced a clicking sound in your ears or felt like your chest was about to explode? Did these things happen after you ate a huge, salty meal or too many carbs? If so, you may have experienced the symptoms of high blood pressure.
High blood pressure is dangerous to your health and most people don’t recognize they have it until it’s too late. It is known as the “silent killer” because pressure can build up in your arteries without any outward sign. You may even have passed it off as “the flu,” or other common explanation for not feeling well.
When you have stress in your life you may develop anxiety attacks. If these persist over time, they can cause your levels to rise. Conventional medicine has many prescription drugs for the treatment of this condition. Many of these can cause side effects so lots of people choose to work with holistic treatments instead.
Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do to help maintain blood pressure health. You can do these on your own:
– Maintain a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
– Watch labels on food and keep cholesterol low by reducing fats and salt.
– Practice yoga and meditation to maintain a calm mind and body.
– Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day to wash toxins from your system.
– Use natural supplements to lower blood pressure.
– Reduce the amount of caffeine you consume.
If you feel like you’re having issues with such as these, it’s important to do something about it. If you are a person who favors conventional medicine, you will want to see your doctor to get a blood pressure check. If your rate is high, the doctor may want you to take prescription medications.
You may also decide on natural care for your body through the holistic approach. An acupuncturist who is also an herbalist would be a good choice in this case.
Whatever you decide, be informed about your own health and your options. Staying healthy is important, so above all take care of yourself.
