GOOD NEWS BAD NEWS ABOUT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
May is National High Blood Pressure Month. If you or someone you love has high blood pressure this can be very bad news! Hypertension can lead to heart disease and increased risk for stroke. The good news to this diagnosis is with diet, exercise and stress management you have a very good chance of normalizing your blood pressure without a lifetime of medication.
High Grain Low Fat Diet Won't Help
If you eat a high grain low fat diet, you need to stop eating that combination now! Research has shown that this type of diet leads to type II diabetes and insulin resistance is the big culprit in high blood pressure, especially when it is accompanied by inadequate exercise.
Read Labels and Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup
Fructose can also cause your blood pressure to rise. One published study showed those who consumed 74 grams or more per day of fructose (the equivalent of about 2.5 sugary drinks a day) had a 77 percent great risk of having high blood pressure. Keep in mind that the average American consumes 70 grams of fructose EVERY day! Just think about all those sugary coffee drinks that so many are consuming on the way to work.
Take Some Fish Oil
In addition to eliminating grains and sugar in your diet there are a few additional dietary considerations. Increase your intake of Omega 3 fats. Most of us get way too much Omega 6 fats and not near enough Omega 3. I find fish oil to be the best source as long as it is pure and from a reputable company. I like Nordic Naturals because of their expert quality control. Eliminate caffeine from your diet. Caffeine has been shown to exacerbate the condition. The health of the gut is also super important. If a person has healthy gut flora, they tend not to develop high blood pressure. Probiotics can help balance the gut along with a diet rich in fermented vegetables.
Take Your L-Arginine
Exercise and supplementing the diet with a bit of L-arginine can make a dramatic shift in one's blood pressure. Walking just 30 minute a day can reduce your blood pressure within a short time. I have seen my client's blood pressure come down quite a bit with L-arginine, which helps to correct the abnormal function of the blood vessels. My favorite L-arginine product is:
Pure Encapsulations Nitric Oxide Support, link below!
Vitamin D3 Important This and Other Reasons Too
Another supplement that can make a big difference is vitamin D3. Studies show that the farther you live from the equator the higher the risk of developing high blood pressure. Interestingly blood pressure is higher in the winter months than in the summer!
Pure Encapsulations Vitamin D3 125 mcg (5,000 IU), link below!
Lower Stress as Much as Possible
Lastly stress plays a key role in hypertension. Lifestyle changes are crucial when it comes to high blood pressure. Learning ways to stay calm naturally, such as yoga and meditation can make an immediate change in blood pressure.
Consider all the natural things you can do now to prevent high blood pressure. Think about what you are doing daily that might lead to high blood pressure. I always say, you are making the old you right now! Make good choices for the future you to be healthy and happy!
Some Herbs Can Help with BP Too
I see great results with 1-2 scoops of the Nitric Oxide Support along with two caps of the Blood Pressure Health. See link below. Intermittent fasting can be helpful but that is topic for another day.
Now Foods Blood Pressure Health, link below!
Keep Track of Your Own BP
Also, you should have your own blood pressure gizmo. Don't rely on an app for your watch. Buy something that goes on your arm just above the elbow for most consistent results. I have personally been using an Omron version with good results for many years. With your own unit, you can check on your efforts to keep BP in a healthy range. It isn't hard.
