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| Dr. Jai Maharaj 2004-09-03, 10:09 pm |
| NATURAL TREATMENTS FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
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[ Subject: Natural Treatments for High Blood Pressure
[ From: fidyl@yahoo.com
[ Date: Thursday, September 2, 2004
Natural Treatments for High Blood Pressure
-From
Your Guide to Alternative Medicine.
By Cathy Wong, N.D.
http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/her...ypertension.htm
High Blood Pressure Also known as: Hypertension
It is estimated that over 50 million people in the United
States have high blood pressure or are on prescription
drugs to control their blood pressure. High blood
pressure is a silent disease. It is often diagnosed
during a routine visit to the doctor.
Blood pressure refers to the force of blood against the
walls of the arteries, veins, and the chambers of the
heart as it is pumped through the body. With high blood
pressure, there is a greater force against the arteries,
which over time, begins to damage the lining of the blood
vessels. It can lead to atherosclerosis, also known as
hardening of the arteries. High cholesterol and smoking
are other risk factors of atherosclerosis.
Atherosclerosis, in turn, can increase the lead to heart
attack, stroke, and other serious conditions.
There are two forms of high blood pressure: essential
hypertension (also called primary hypertention) and
secondary hypertension. In essential hypertension,
doctors are unable to find a cause of the high blood
pressure. Between 85 to 90% of cases are of this type.
In secondary hypertension, the high blood pressure is
caused by an underlying condition, such as kidney
disease, hormonal dysfunction, thyroid disease, excessive
alcohol intake, and drugs such as oral contraceptives,
corticosteroids, licorice, or drugs that stimulate the
sympathetic nervous system.
Symptoms of High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is often asymptomatic. People with
severe high blood pressure may experience the following
symptoms:
o dizziness
o flushed face
o nervousness
o headache
o fatigue and weakness
o restlessness
o difficulty breathing
o nose bleed
o insomnia
o intestinal complaints
o emotional instability
Primary hypertension is often asymptomatic until
complications develop, such as stroke, heart disease, and
kidney failure.
Causes of High Blood Pressure
Heredity is a predisposing factor, but the exact
mechanism is unclear. There is usually more than one
factor involved. Diet, atherosclerosis, high cholesterol,
diabetes, stress, and obesity are just some of the
possible environmental factors. These factors may affect
blood pressure more in people with genetic
susceptibility.
High blood pressure is associated with the Western diet,
obesity, stress, and dietary factors. Some nutritionists
point to the lack of potassium and magnesium in the diet,
especially in relation to salt intake. Other lifestyle
factors that may play a role are smoking and coffee and
alcohol consumption. There is also some evidence that
contamination from heavy metals such as lead, mercury,
and cadmium can promote high blood pressure.
Diagnosing High Blood Pressure
The diagnosis of high blood pressure depends on
repeatedly demonstrating higher than normal blood
pressure. Secondary causes of high blood pressure must
also be ruled out. Blood and urine tests and eye exams
are often conducted.
Natural Treatments for High Blood Pressure
In most cases of mildly elevated blood pressure, doctors
will recommend dietary and lifestyle modification for a
period of time to see if this normalizes blood pressure.
It is important to work with your primary care provider.
Untreated high blood pressure can damage many organs in
the body and increases the risk for stroke, brain
hemorrhage, heart attack, and kidney failure at an early
age.
Diet
Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium - Adequate intake of
the minerals calcium, potassium, and magnesium is
necessary for blood pressure control. When the diet lacks
these minerals, supplementation may improve blood
pressure control. Potassium-rich foods include avocados,
bananas, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, grapefruit,
nectarines, oranges, asparagus, broccoli, cabbage,
cauliflower, green peas, potatoes, and squash. Foods rich
in magnesium include nuts, rice, bananas, potatoes, wheat
germ, kidney and lima beans, soy, and molasses.
Herbs and Nutritional Supplements
Garlic - There have been a number of studies examining
the effects of garlic supplements on blood pressure.
Garlic appears to lower blood pressure by 5 to 10%. It
can also lower cholesterol, reduce triglyceride levels,
discourage clot formation, and promote blood circulation.
A typical dose of garlic is 900 mg of garlic powder per
day, standardized to contain 1.3% alliin. This provides
about 12,000 mcg of alliin per day. This dosage is also
recommended for lowering high cholesterol.
Garlic can thin the blood. It should not be combined with
prescription blood-thinners such as Coumadin (warfarin)
or Trental (pentoxifylline) or with natural blood-
thinners such as vitamin E or ginkgo. It is usually
recommended that people taking garlic stop in the weeks
before and after any type of surgery.
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http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/her...ertension_2.htm
Co Q10- Coenzyme Q10, also called Co Q10, is another
supplement that is commonly recommended for high blood
pressure. One double blind, placebo-controlled study of
59 men already taking blood pressure medication found
that 120 mg of Co Q10 daily for eight weeks could reduce
blood pressure by about 9% compared to placebo. A typical
dose of Co Q10 is 30 to 100 mg three times a day. Co Q10
appears to be safe, however, there are some concerns
about whether Co Q10 interacts with the blood-thinning
drug Coumadin (warfarin).
Hawthorn (Crataegus oxycantha) - Hawthorn is a very well
known heart herbal tonic in traditional herbal medicine.
It has been used in Europe and China for centuries as a
folk remedy. It is believed to decrease blood pressure,
increase heart muscle contraction, increase blood flow to
the heart muscle, and decrease heart rate.
There is more evidence supporting the use of hawthorn for
congestive heart failure. For blood pressure, hawthorn is
believed to seldom be enough to make a significant
difference. A typical dose of hawthorn is 100 to 300 mg
three times a day of a dose standardized to contain about
2 to 3% flavonoids or 18 to 20% procyanidins. The full
effect takes several weeks to months to develop.
Ayurvedic Medicine
In ayurveda, high blood pressure is treated according to
each person’s dosha, or constitutional type. High blood
pressure is most often found in pitta and kapha types.
Ayurvedic approaches often include a diet low in salt and
fat, yoga breathing exercises, and herbs such as
sankhapuspi (Convolvulus pluricaulis) and ashwagandha
(Withania somnifera).
Traditional Chinese Medicine
In traditional Chinese medicine, high blood pressure is
often a problem of circulation of energy (qi) in the
body. Poor diet and emotional imbalance are just some of
the factors that can lead to this condition. A
combination of acupuncture and herbs is often recommended
to balance energy flow. Secondary high blood pressure is
often due to exhaustion of energy reserves. This is
called kidney yin deficiency. The treatment goal is to
build up and restore energy.
Lifestyle Changes
Exercise - Regular exercise can help to reduce stress,
lower blood pressure, and decrease resting heart rate,
which is a sign of heart health. Before beginning a new
exercise program, a person with high blood pressure
should consult a qualified health professional.
Stress Management - Mind/body techniques to help manage
stress include yoga, meditation, biofeedback, qigong,
relaxation exercises, breathing exercises, and
hypnotherapy. There have been numerous studies that
suggest these techniques can effective in managing high
blood pressure, in combination with other approaches.
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| WendyA 2004-09-03, 10:09 pm |
| Thank you
WendyA
"Dr. Jai Maharaj" <usenet@mantra.com> wrote in message
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| MilkyWhy 2004-09-07, 7:09 am |
| Eat a clove of garlic a day. It WILL lower your BP, as much as 20 points.
Try this experiment. Take your BP and then eat a clove of garlic with a
sandwich for lunch. After 4 hours, take your BP again. Continue for several
days and watch your blood pressure continue downward.
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| Dr. Jai Maharaj 2004-09-07, 7:09 am |
| You're welcome; the credit goes to the author of the article.
Jai Maharaj
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Om Shanti
In article <vu8_c.572$fF2.262@trnddc03>,
"WendyA" <ardanswj@verizon.net> posted:
> Thank you
> WendyA
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> "Dr. Jai Maharaj" <usenet@mantra.com> wrote in message
> news:Smv5Y22Xlpt6@HN364l1LNEerKg...
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| Dr. Jai Maharaj 2004-09-07, 7:09 am |
| In article <20040904030927.04585.00000120@mb-m02.wmconnect.com>,
milkywhy@wmconnect.com (MilkyWhy) posted:
> Eat a clove of garlic a day. It WILL lower your BP, as much as 20 points.
>
> Try this experiment. Take your BP and then eat a clove of garlic with a
> sandwich for lunch. After 4 hours, take your BP again. Continue for several
> days and watch your blood pressure continue downward.
Yes, this millenia-tested treatment is successful on many people.
Jai Maharaj
http://www.mantra.com/jai
Om Shanti
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| menu boy 2004-09-07, 7:09 am |
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"MilkyWhy" <milkywhy@wmconnect.com> wrote in message news:20040904030927.04585.00000120@mb-m02.wmconnect.com...
> Eat a clove of garlic a day. It WILL lower your BP, as much as 20 points.
>
> Try this experiment. Take your BP and then eat a clove of garlic with a
> sandwich for lunch. After 4 hours, take your BP again. Continue for several
> days and watch your blood pressure continue downward.
Do pills work as well?
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| JustMe 2004-09-07, 7:09 am |
| Long message. I searched for the word "fish", but I did not find it.
Emulsified fish oil is cheap and effective and actually gets at the
cause for most people, which is Omega6/Omega3 imbalance.
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| Dr. Jai Maharaj 2004-09-07, 7:09 am |
| In article <658b83aa.0409041129.69395790@posting.google.com>,
rogerbird@intergate.com (JustMe) posted:
> Long message. I searched for the word "fish", but I did not find it.
> Emulsified fish oil is cheap and effective and actually gets at the
> cause for most people, which is Omega6/Omega3 imbalance.
Eating fish is not a part of the healthy vegan or vegetarian lifestyle.
For healthy choices, visit:
http://www.pcrm.org
Jai Maharaj
http://www.mantra.com/jai
Om Shanti
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| JustMe 2004-09-21, 3:31 am |
| usenet@mantra.com (Dr. Jai Maharaj) wrote in message news:<XNW2M21ftHX1@Yn842C9lNaUDZV>...
> In article <658b83aa.0409041129.69395790@posting.google.com>,
> rogerbird@intergate.com (JustMe) posted:
>
> Eating fish is not a part of the healthy vegan or vegetarian lifestyle.
>
> For healthy choices, visit:
>
> http://www.pcrm.org
>
> Jai Maharaj
> http://www.mantra.com/jai
> Om Shanti
Eating strictly vegan or vegetarian is not part of a healthy lifestyle.
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| JustMe 2004-09-21, 3:31 am |
| usenet@mantra.com (Dr. Jai Maharaj) wrote in message news:<sDt3B17qPsW7@xG286R3tGAaMkF>...
> In article <658b83aa.0409060702.7cede1c1@posting.google.com>,
> rogerbird@intergate.com (JustMe) posted:
>
> Yes it is. Visit:
>
> http://www.pcrm.org
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> Jai Maharaj
> http://www.mantra.com/jai
> Om Shanti
Well, I tried your way, i.e. strict vegetarian diet, for several
decades, and it didn't do diddley for me. But fish oil worked like
magic within weeks. (Although I admit that I shy away from heavy
meats.)
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| peterb 2004-09-21, 3:31 am |
| rogerbird@intergate.com (JustMe) wrote in message news:<658b83aa.0409120604.408f059b@posting.google.com>...
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> This hypothesis seems very likely true. Tell me more. Upon what is
> this based? Where will I find it?
>
> Roger
I'm not aware of a published reference bringing all of this together.
The fact that natural adaptation provides for polymorphism (ie,
genetic diversity) in the larger population, combined with the fact
that humans are descended from isolated tribes that could not have had
access to all the same foods, as well as studies showing the health
benefits in those who consume more fish, and considering the fact that
dietary effects are themselves not wholly universal, are evidence of
my position. I do think that a review of the available literature
will support this. pb
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| peterb 2004-09-21, 3:31 am |
| rogerbird@intergate.com (JustMe) wrote in message news:<658b83aa.0409120604.408f059b@posting.google.com>...
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> This hypothesis seems very likely true. Tell me more. Upon what is
> this based? Where will I find it?
>
> Roger
I'm not aware of a published reference bringing all of this together.
The fact that natural adaptation provides for polymorphism (ie,
genetic diversity) in the larger population, combined with the fact
that humans are descended from isolated tribes that could not have had
access to all the same foods, as well as studies showing the health
benefits in those who consume more fish, and considering the fact that
dietary effects are themselves not wholly universal, are evidence of
my position. I do think that a review of the available literature
will support this. pb
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| peterb 2004-09-21, 3:31 am |
| rogerbird@intergate.com (JustMe) wrote in message news:<658b83aa.0409091840.105bbf15@posting.google.com>...
> usenet@mantra.com (Dr. Jai Maharaj) wrote in message news:<sDt3B17qPsW7@xG286R3tGAaMkF>...
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> Well, I tried your way, i.e. strict vegetarian diet, for several
> decades, and it didn't do diddley for me. But fish oil worked like
> magic within weeks. (Although I admit that I shy away from heavy
> meats.)
Hi Roger, while fish is a paleo food, some humans have inherited genes
of tribal pre-humans that had little access to waterways. This means
some people (not many) can safely practice vegetarianism, however it
appears many who believe they are descended from low-omega3 humans are
not. The majority of people who attempt a fish-free diet will become
diseased. pb
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| petergabreil 2004-10-04, 2:24 am |
| "menu boy" <ilmobixMYLIFE@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:<oio_c.377$%N6.249@trndny01>...
> "MilkyWhy" <milkywhy@wmconnect.com> wrote in message news:20040904030927.04585.00000120@mb-m02.wmconnect.com...
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> Do pills work as well?
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