Naturopatic treatment is effectively used in the treatment of primary or essential hypertension due its ability to lessen blood pressure well. It is effectively used by people that want to lose weight and those who go in for sports and try to avoid the appearance of high blood pressure.
The possible causes of secondary hypertension are some illnesses (i.e., kidney illness, pregnancy). It should be constantly measured to prevent complications. Hypertension can be lessened if nutrition is chosen properly.
It is recommended to eat more vegetables, such as garlic, onion, soy, beans, seeds, nuts,fruit; whole, fresh, unrefined and unprocessed products, olive oil and cold-water fish (salmon, tuna, sardines, halibut, and mackerel). It is also advised to consume as little as possible fat and cholesterol.
It is strongly recommended to keep to low sodium-high potassium diet. The intake of sodium (salt) and potassium leads to blood pressure’s decrease.
People who suffer from hypertension should consume as little as possible salt, sugar, dairy products, refined products, fried and junk food and caffeine.
The required amount of water, that should be consumed daily, is to correspond to the half of your body’s weight in ounces (e.g., people who weight 150 lbs should daily consume 75 oz of water).
Supplements can be added to your nutrition. But it is recommended to consult a doctor before their intake.
Pay attention to the following supplements and their dosage:
- The daily intake of 800-1500 mg Calcium is necessary.
- The daily intake of 1000 mg Vitamin C is necessary.
- The daily intake of 50 mg Coenzyme Q10 consumed twice a day is necessary.
- The daily intake of 2-4 tablespoons Grind is necessary due to the large amount of fiber, lignan and vitamins. 1 tbsp of Flaxseed oil consumed dayly can be used instead of grind.
Herbal medications are not dangerous and do not have side effects when you follow the recommendations according to their intake and dosage. The herbs that include synthetic binders or fillers can have such side effects as stomach upset or a headache.
That’s why it is strongly recommended to consume herbal products of high quality. It is forbidden to overuse herbal medications due to possible serious illnesses, side effects and death. Be sure that you don’t overuse the dosage.
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