High & Low Blood Pressure

In Pakistan, barley is referred to as "medicine for the

heart". Besides being a soluble fiber, barley also

contains a substance called tocotrienol. Tocotrienol

acts much like vitamin E to lower blood pressure.

The bilberry, often refered to as the European

blueberry, is useful in treating high blood pressure and

general circulation problems. The bilberries are often

given to pregnant women, as there are usually no side

effects from eating them. Warnimg: The leaves of the

plant are poisonous if used over a long period of time.

Celery contains a pthalide compound that effectively

relaxes the smooth muscle lining of blood vessels. This

widens the vessels, and so lowers blood pressure.

Garlic, used in China for hundreds of years, is still

used there today for many medicinal purposes. It is also

used in Germany to decrease high blood pressure. Garlic

allows blood vessels to dilate because it has a relaxing

effect on the smooth muscles that surround blood

vessels. Raw garlic seems to be more potent than cooked garlic.

For over 5,000 years, millions os Asians have taken 2 to

3 grams of ginseng daily to lower cholesterol. Ginseng

also dialates blood vessels, reducing blood pressure.

Mackerel is a fatty fish. Because much of the fat is in

the form of omega-3 fatty acids, it is beneficial to

your heart. One German study indicated thar eating 3

ounces of mackerel a day can lower blood pressure.

The Chinese find another hypertension remedy in

mulberries, which they refer to as Hsun or T'an. They

use the mulberries to make a jam called Sang-hen-kao.

This delicious jam is said to improve circulation and

lower blood pressure, thereby preventing heart attacks.

Russian folk healers recommend that you drink 1/2 cup of

raw beat juice if you have any of the symptoms of low

blood pressure, like waking up in the morning fatigued,

or getting dizzy when changing position (from lying or

sitting to standing). However, other problems can cause

the same symptoms. So to be really sure, have your

doctor check your blood pressure.

Sometimes, the health risk comes not from high blood

pressure (hypertension), but from low blood pressure

(hypotension). In cases of hypotension, the blood

pressure is simply too low to sustain the proper

functioning of the circulatory system. The patient has

little energy because blood is not supplied quickly

enough or in great enough quanity to the major organs

and extremities. The Egyptians use the Mediterranean sea

onion for this problem. The vegetable provides a

powerful heart stimulant that is recognized by medical

experts worldwide.

We nap ish and ashnum asho are Native American names for

the hawthorn berry, eaten raw to prevent heart attacks.

A report in British Medical Journal found that the

berries reduce high blood pressure caused by

arteriosclerosis and kidney disease.

Scullcap is one of the most powerful herbs to help you get a better night's sleep. It calms the nervous system, relaxes the muscles, and helps balance blood pressure.

Garlic provides nourishment for the circulatory, immune and urinary systems. It aids in supporting with normal circulation, nourishing stomach tissues, maintaining normal blood pressure and aids the body's natural ability to resist disease. Garlic is a natural antibiotic and fungicide.

Gotu kola nourishes the nervous system, especially the brain. It is said to help improve memory and enhance vitality throughout the body. This herb is

known for helping the body to balance blood pressure levels and assist in the healing of wounds. Gotu Kola is known in India as a "longevity" herb.

Downy Hawthorn: Tea made from an infusion of the dried flowers, fresh or dried fruits lowers blood pressure and regulates the heart. It is a sedative, and is used to remedy

kidney problems and sore throats.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!!

Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure. Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too.

BLACK COHOSH: This herb contains estrogen so it is especially useful for menopause and menstrual discomfort. It has also been used for epilepsy, rheumatism, arthritis, asthma and high blood pressure.

Does stress make your blood pressure spike? If so, then build up your biceps. Lean body mass helps your blood pressure return to normal after a stressful event, a recent study revealed. Muscle tissue improves your body's ability to regulate sodium, a key for blood pressure control. Tone your muscles by lifting weights a minimum of 10 minutes, 3 times per week.

Snacking on protein-rich sunflower seeds may help lower your blood pressure. Recent research shows that a diet with ample amounts of vegetable protein, such as the protein found in sunflower seeds, may help keep blood pressure down. A diet high in animal protein offered no such benefit in the study. Stock up on sunflower seeds, cashews, and kidney beans to get your fill of blood

pressure-lowering veggie protein.