If you’re worried about your blood pressure and want to know more about natural cures for when it is excessive, read on.
About High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is very common. However, excessively high blood pressure tends to be genetic and affects approximately 15 to 17 percent of people. Technically, there’s no cure for this condition, but you can make changes in your life to reduce it to a manageable level.
Unfortunately, most people with high blood pressure do not have symptoms and are therefore unaware that they even have a health concern. Those with severe condition or a rapid rise in pressure may experience headaches, or blurred or impaired vision.
There is no cure for this problem, but treatment exists to lower the pressure and manage it on a daily basis. Conventional and complementary therapies aim to find the treatment, or combination of treatments, that suits an individual without causing discomforting side effects. Lifestyle factors should also be examined and changes introduced where necessary.
For an overview of some common and popular natural cures, keep reading.
Gotu Kola Tea
Gotu Kola tea should be sipped three times every day. Alternatively, you can take this herb in capsule or tablet form. It has few side effects, except for rare instances of nausea and abdominal cramping, which may be an allergic reaction. However, the herb can cause drowsiness and shouldn’t be taken in conjunction with sleep aids or cold medications.
Flaxseed Oil
Flaxseed oil has been shown to be effective in reducing high blood pressure, probably due to the effects of the Omega-3 fatty acids it contains. Although cold-water fish have higher levels of Omega-3’s, Flax (along with almonds) is one of the few plants that does contain it. When it’s exposed to air, flaxseed oil can go bad, so you should keep it in a cool place and use it within a month or two of opening it up.
When you bring a bottle of flaxseed oil home, store it in your refrigerator. Alternatively, you can buy your own flax seeds. Simply keep them in a cool place and then when you’re ready to use them, grind the seeds in a coffee grinder or with a pestle. Once ready, sprinkle them over your cereal, into soups or over a healthy salad.
Garlic
Garlic has been proven to lower blood pressure by as much as eight points. The great thing about garlic is that it can be added to almost anything. However, once you cook garlic, it becomes less effective, so raw garlic is still your best bet for lowering blood pressure.
If you’re concerned about your breath or ability to eat two, uncooked cloves of garlic every day, you can try garlic capsules. They’re one of the most popular natural cures for high blood pressure and readily available.
By: Trevor R. Price
