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If you are being treated for high blood pressure talk to your doctor before you try anything different. High blood pressure is a very serious problem, that can cause strokes, heart disease, heart attacks and kidney failure.There are ways to cure high blood pressure without drugs.

If you fall into the area called pre - hypertension, and you want to avoid getting high blood pressure, there are many things you can do. If your numbers are 120 to 140 over 80 to 90, you are in the pre-hypertension phase. If your numbers are 140/90 or higher, you have high blood pressure. You can many things to help you already have high blood pressure, but talk to your doctor first.

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Causes of high blood pressure

The national heart association says that 30% of Americans have High blood pressure, and most of them are not even aware they are affected. It's called the silent killer, because many times there are no symptoms. There is no single specific cause for high blood pressure, but there are many contributing factors. The main factors to watch to avoid hypertension are, being overweight, smoking, high sodium intake, low potassium intake, family history, stress, and getting older.

Diets that help to lower or cure high blood pressure

There are several diets that have shown to help lower or cure high blood pressure. The Dash diet, The Mediterranean diet, and the South Beach Diet These diets have shown to help some people in some cases. The South Beach diet is different in that it starts as a very low carb diet. The other 2 are based on high intake of fruits and veggies, and lower intake of meats and fats. The reason that they help with hypertension is that they help you loose weight.

None of these diets are specifically set up to lower or cure high blood pressure, they work because they help lower body fat. Body fat around the abdomen is the most damaging to your heath, and raising your blood pressure.

Herbs that show promise

There are several herbs that have shown positive results in lowering blood pressure. Cayenne is one that has shown positive results. One of the amino acids L-Arginine is said to help lower blood pressure, by helping your body produce more nitric oxide. There are several drinks and other mixtures on the market that help your body to produce nitric oxide.

Conclusion

The various diets above all do help in the studies that have been done. Some of the supplements also seem to help. It come down to most other diet and health related issues. You need to eat a healthy diet of plenty of fruit and veggies. The proper amount of good fats, and lean meat is also important to make sure you get enough protein in your diet. You just need to eat healthy, get enough exercise. The most important thing you can do to lower or cure high blood pressure is to not be overweight.


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midnightbliss Level 4 Commenter 18 months ago

garlic has also been proven to naturally lower the blood pressure. thanks for the information.

Darvon Lawsuit 10 months ago

In my hometown, people use garlic or bananas to maintain or lower their blood pressure, and keep their hearts healthy. Thanks for sharing this hub.

Lyra Carillet 6 months ago

Very interesting and informative hub. Read very easily. Such quality hub really very little now...

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Tonipet Level 3 Commenter 3 months ago

Natural really has a SAY over others. My father and brother has been incorporating a dash of cayenne in their beverages. I shall reference your hub in some of my natural tips to healthiness articles, if you don't mind. Thanks for this spease!

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