Information and facts on Hypertension

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About 50 million Americans have hypertension and according to the U.S. Public Health Service,  hypertension affects more than 50% of all Americans over 65 years old. Men tend to suffer from  hypertension and high blood pressure more than women. But the risk for women goes up after menopause reaching men's risk levels for high blood pressure. Because, hypertension may cause no symptoms until problems occur it is also called the "silent killer". In 1990 over 33,000 Americans died from hypertension related diseases. Arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis often occur prior to hypertension. Your blood  pressure should be taken several times during a day to be accurate as a single reading is normally not good enough. Often people with hypertension are eating a poor diet with not enough fruits and vegetables. Flax seed oil is known to help as well as other omega fatty acids.

 

Nutrient / Supplement Importance
( 1 - 10 )		 Helpful notes
Carnitine 10 helps in the transporting of long chain fatty acids which aides in prevention of heart disease, high blood pressure, and other cardiovascular disease. Often is combined with a omega fatty acid and flax seed supplements.
Coenzyme Q10 10 increases oxygenation to the heart and has been shown to prevent recurrences in people who have had a heart attack.
Multi-vitamin and mineral 9 vitamin B complex, inositol, selenium, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin E all serve to help with hypertension and to lower blood pressure. Also provides nutrients for general good health.
Garlic 9 garlic has been shown to help with hypertension, to lower high blood pressure and help with other cardiovascular disease.
Magnesium 8 low intake of magnesium has been linked to high blood pressure and a good source of magnesium is a quality multi-vitamin & mineral supplement especially one with calcium, zinc, and garlic.
Calcium 8 important for proper functioning of the cardiac (heart) muscle and is a companion to magnesium see above.
Omega fatty acids 9 important for reducing hypertension and also increasing good blood circulation as well as preventative aid on general heart health. Fatty acids are found in omega fatty acids from fish, and from plants in flax seed and borage seed.
Arginine 8 important amino acid for cardiovascular health
Hawthorn 9 herb that helps both the heart and cardiovascular system
Guggul 9 herb from India that lowers cholesterol levels and protects against the development of hardening of the arteries. 
Lecithin 8 acts as a fat emulsifier
vitamin C 8 vitamin C helps hypertension, high blood pressure, heart, and cardio-vascular problems by improving adrenal function. Can be taken in a good multi-vitamin and mineral supplement.
Bioflavonoids 8 work with vitamin C
vitamin E 8 strengthens the immune system and heart muscle, improves circulation, and destroys free radicals
Dandelion 8 herb that can be helpful for many cardiovascular disorders
Potassium 8 needed for electrolyte balance especially if you take blood pressure medication.
Niacin 8 vitamin B3 helps lower LDL cholesterol
Thiamin 8 vitamin B1 works with vitamins B3 and B6
Pyridoxine 8 a lack vitamin B6 has been linked to heart disease 
Folic acid 8 deficiency in folic acid may cause increase in levels of homocysteine an amino acid linked to heart disease
Selenium 7 low intake of this mineral has been linked to heart disease and cardiovascular problems a good source for selenium is a natural multi-vitamin with complete mineral supplementation.

 

 

Other Changes To Make

  • drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or filtered water a day

  • eat 50% raw fruits and vegetables (organic is best)

  • nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good

  • juice is good (make your own with a juice machine)

  • do not worry as much about calories as eating the right foods

  • carrot and celery sticks are good to use as a snack

  • a colon cleansing can be very helpful - (do several times each year)

  • do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks

  • do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...

  • use stress relief like going for walks in the park (or the 10/90 rule - see Stress)

  • brown rice is good to eat

  • avoid red meat and animal fats

  • reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others

  • fast a few days a month

  • get at least 8 hours of sleep 

  • exercise light to moderate amounts

  • avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet

  • do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke

  • do not skip meals - just eat better and not as much at each meal

  • do not chew gum - it can cause you to feel hungry

  • do not watch too much TV try reading a book or something else

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........Symmetry herbal and nutritional products for Women, Children, and Men includes vitamins, herb supplements, skin care, weight loss, water filters, sport's nutrition, and health maintenance. Giving you and your family an alternative natural way for prevention and healing treatment of disease - also to aid in well being of mind, body, and spirit.