Alternative Medicine for Hypertension
October 16th, 2009 | 
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, has been a human problem for centuries, and medical science learned to measure human blood pressure about a century and a half ago.
Acupuncture and acupressure have both been used very successfully to lower blood pressure readings. When needles are inserted into the wrist, forearm, or leg, or when pressure is applied, opioid chemicals in the brain that reduce responses in the cardiovascular system are released. This causes a decrease in heart activity and the need for oxygen, which can lower blood pressure.
Garlic, onions, carrots, and celery are known to reduce blood pressure. Garlic is the best known of the group, and garlic pills and capsules can be purchased at health food stores that are just as effective at reducing blood pressure as eating fresh garlic.
Calcium, vitamin C, Q10, and flaxseed meal are all known to help reduce blood pressure, as well. Hawthorn and Ginkgo Biloba have also proven helpful in lowering blood pressure.
Chiropractors can lower your readings through skeletal manipulation.
There are many alternatives for controlling hypertension other than the synthetic drugs that are prescribed by medical doctors. The most important thing to remember is that high blood pressure can cause all kinds of very nasty things (heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, etc.). Have it checked on a regular basis and keep it under control.
By: Milos Pesic
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October 16th, 2009 10:46 am
“There are many alternatives for controlling hypertension other than the synthetic drugs that are prescribed by medical doctors.” - This is very true. Most of the times it is better to go back to the natural way of treating things. Alternative medicines that are not too much scientific can even heal far better and/or faster than the synthetic one.
October 16th, 2009 3:31 pm
My Doctor always ask me to prefer meditation over any other medicine…even tough its a natural one….but this seems to be worthy….
October 16th, 2009 8:06 pm
I think the hardest thing in hypertension therapy is the diet, to get rid of those yummy food out of the table is just not easy. Just like my mother, she has a hypertension and sugar problem, and already suffered stroke twice, but she keeps on eating everything she likes. I wonder if there’s a healthy food recipe for people like my mother which is not only healthy but tasty too.
October 16th, 2009 9:09 pm
When needles are inserted into the wrist, forearm, or leg, when pressure is applied, opioid chemicals in the brain that reduce responses in the cardiovascular system are released.
October 18th, 2009 5:07 am
Ultimate hypertension prevention reviews are perfectly alright for solving my problem. Its always good to treat things modernly, yet naturally.
October 19th, 2009 2:50 pm
Ok, but do the alternative treatments really work? I have no doubts about some kinds of foods, but what about techniques as acupressure? Are they effective?
October 20th, 2009 5:02 am
I have battled with this for many years and found that although western and traditional medicines are short term cures, a change is habits and diet is the key to overcome this. You have to limit over eating, drink ample amounts of water, and control stress levels.
October 20th, 2009 10:24 am
Nice article Milos, the last piece of advice very important, get checked on a regualr basis and try and prevent things getting worse before you even know about them.
October 20th, 2009 11:46 am
Hypertension occurs due to lack of blood reach in small brain, so garlic is considers to be the best one, because it purifies the thick blood and make it more thin, so that circulation occurs in excess.
October 20th, 2009 8:59 pm
I agree that there are a lot of natural remedies out there for disorders like high blood pressure, but you should be careful with what you do, especially when prompt treatment is necessary.
October 21st, 2009 12:26 am
Very good article. I always prefere alternative medicine.
October 22nd, 2009 6:16 am
I think people with hypertention should pay attention to their diet, they should eat more vegatables, and do more exercise to build to resistence.
April 24th, 2010 12:46 am
The only way to avoid hypertension is to have a healthy living lifestyle. Start eating fresh and nutritional fruits and vegetables. Exercise and Enough sleep.