If you have hypertension, you may worry about taking synthetic prescription drugs. There are natural remedies for high blood pressure that work, along with a few lifestyle changes where needed. By making just a few changes you can save the money you were spending on prescriptions, and improve your health!
You probably know about habits that affect your blood pressure – smoking, excessive alcohol, lack of exercise, stress, etc. But did you know that there are natural herbs and minerals that will lower and control hypertension? Many people use natural remedies to control high blood pressure with great success.
Some of the ingredients you will find in most natural supplements include calcium, magnesium, folic acid, niacin and juniper berry. There are other ingredients and herbs, but these are a few that work to lower blood pressure. These herbs and vitamins work to support your cardiovascular system.
One of the main causes of elevated blood pressure is high homocysteine levels, which can be normalized very well with B-6, B-12 and folic acid. Most natural supplements contain these vitamins as well as other herbal ingredients. Studies have shown that these vitamins can decrease risk of hypertension by 46% – pretty amazing!
Common sense tells you if you smoke, quit. If you drink more than 2 drinks per day, cut back. And if you eat an unhealthy diet, try to add more fresh fruits and vegetables and cut back on processed foods. Also, as you already know, cut back on the salt! And try to reduce stress with exercise, meditation or a much needed vacation.
As you can see, there are many natural remedies for high blood pressure. For the sake of your health and your pocketbook, try changing your habits and using natural herbs and vitamins!
By: Lori Hastings
