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Natural Health-The Path To Healing HypertensionHigh blood pressure, known as hypertension, is any blood pressure reading over 139/89. Normal blood pressure is 120/80. Blood pressure does rise with age, however, a healthy 50-year-old can have a reading of 150/90 and not be diagnosed with hypertensiTreating Hypertension Only about half the people suffering from high blood pressure are treating it, and only about 30% of them have it under control. Most physicians prescribe drugs for hypertension, however the best way to treat high blood pressure is through lifestyle changes including: Exercise Research indicates exercise is the most significant intervention for reducing hypertension. Interestingly, moderate exercise several times a week is more effective than vigorous exercise done twice as often. The safest and best exercise is walking. It?s recommended you determine the level of exertion you can safely undertake and start at a low, comfortable level. Progress gradually--generally speaking, you?ll want to work up to 30 to 40 minutes of exercise, 3 to 4 times a week. Diet Changing your diet to drop excess pounds and to avoid salt, alcohol and caffeine is important. Eat a low fat, low cholesterol diet which is high in fresh organic fruit and vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds. Eating this way should give you the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, potassium and fiber you need. Herbal & Nutritional Support Herbs and nutritional supplements that may help lower blood pressure include: Herbs Supplements Stress Management It?s essential you manage the stress in your life. When you?re stressed, your body releases hormones (i.e. adrenaline), which can be dangerous if you have high blood pressure. To reduce stress in your life, you have to take charge of it. You can do this by implementing the following: 1)Recognize when you feel stressed. 2)Focus on your body. Shift your attention from the source of your stress to your body?s response. 3)Breathe deeply often. Whenever you think of it, take 4 or 5 slow, deep breaths. 4)Focus on the positive. Pay loving attention to the good things in your life, the people, animals, activities, places and successes that bring you peace of mind. 5)Seek Solutions. Make changes to your life that reduce stress. Start small, the emphasis should be on doing what you can, not what you should. 6)Recognize and reward yourself for the changes you make in your thinking and behavior. Build on these changes. Take Sleep Seriously Research shows that a lack of sleep may be a primary contributor to stress. Sleep is restorative, and although its exact function is unknown, it contributes to the health of the body. To assure you get the 6-9 hours of sleep you need, make your bedroom a pleasant place to be, and try taking a cup of chamomile tea, a hot bath, or foot-soak before you retire. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com To find more about health issues visit natural health and Articles about natural health. More articles of the author, Mitchel Mason, can be found when visiting his web site. Permalink: http://expert-talk.com/tips/600/natural-health-the-path-to-healing-hypertension-58600.htm Related Tips and Advices
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