Are there alternative treatments for high blood pressure?
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Living a healthy lifestyle is the best way to lower your high blood pressure. That means exercising and eating right as well as not drinking too much alcohol and giving up smoking altogether. If you're obese, losing some weight can help as well. You may also be able to lower your blood pressure by taking some supplements but make sure you talk to your doctor first because some of them could interfere with medications that you're already taking. Supplements that have been known to help include alpha-linolenic acid, blond psyllium, calcium, cocoa, cod-liver oil, coenzyme Q-10, garlic and omega-3 fatty acids.
Living a healthy lifestyle is the best way to lower your high blood pressure. That means exercising and eating right as well as not drinking too much alcohol and giving up smoking altogether. If you're obese, losing some weight can help as well. You... More -
Dr. Merle Myerson answered:Cardiovascular specialist Dr. Merle Myerson discusses some alternative treatment options for hypertension. Watch Dr. Myerson's video for important tips and information about heart health.
Cardiovascular specialist Dr. Merle Myerson discusses some alternative treatment options for hypertension. Watch Dr. Myerson's video for important tips and information about heart health. More -
Bryce Wylde answered:If you have mild to moderate high blood pressure, there are two natural remedies that may help bring your numbers down, says integrative medicine expert Bryce Wylde. Find out what they are by watching this video.
If you have mild to moderate high blood pressure, there are two natural remedies that may help bring your numbers down, says integrative medicine expert Bryce Wylde. Find out what they are by watching this video. More -
Dr. Pina LoGiudice answered:One natural supplement that can be a helpful part of getting blood pressure down is rose hip powder. Anti-hypertension drugs, commonly known as “water pills,” act by getting rid of more water and salt through the kidneys and urine. Rose hip powder can act as a natural diuretic, which means it helps get rid of excess fluids, too. Rose hips contain bioflavonoids (which can be protective for blood vessels), have plenty of vitamin C, and can support healthy nitric oxide levels. Nitric oxide is needed in the vessels for a relaxation effect. A clinical study in obese individuals showed rose hips were able to significantly reduce blood pressure and lower cholesterol. Rose hips are even shown to help with osteoarthritis.
One good way to take rose hip powder is with some applesauce. Just add 3/4 to 1 teaspoon to a serving of applesauce. I often recommending mixing rose hip powder with other herbs like arjuna, which comes from the arjuna tree, a tree native to India. Arjuna can help dilate the blood vessels, which also helps the pressure come down and allows the heart to beat against less pressure, which keeps it healthy longer because it does not have to work as hard.
Rose hips can be taken twice daily with food. You can take it along with the arjuna bark capsule at a dose of 100 mg twice a day.One natural supplement that can be a helpful part of getting blood pressure down is rose hip powder. Anti-hypertension drugs, commonly known as “water pills,” act by getting rid of more water and salt through the kidneys and urine.... More
