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The 'Silent Killer' is a disease to take seriously and I hope that you don't read this article and think you can throw away your medications today. But, you might be able to throw them away after a couple months of using these helpful home remedies for high blood pressure.
Normal blood pressure is below 120/80; blood pressure between 120/80 and 139/89 is called "pre-hypertension. High blood pressure is a blood pressure reading of 140/90 mmHg or higher. High blood pressure is effected age 55. Nearly 1 in 3 American adults has high blood pressure. High blood pressure increases your chance (or risk) for getting heart disease and/or kidney disease, and for having a stroke. It is especially dangerous because it often has no warning signs or symptoms. Regardless of race, age, or gender, anyone can develop high blood pressure.
Herbs - Herbs are one of the best natural remedies for high blood pressure, and many work as well as prescription drugs. When combined with a good diet and other healthy lifestyle changes, including herbal supplements is one of the most effective ways to reduce hypertension.
Hawthorn berries are another natural or home remedy for high blood pressure and to treat heart problems like heart failure that has been around for a very long time. Hawthorn berries are a tall flowering shrub with beautiful white flowers. The plant is beautiful and it smells good, but there are also vicious thorns on the stems. (It is rumored that these are the thorns that were used to make the crown of thorns that was placed on Jesus' head at the crucifixion.)
Honey - Honey is an all-natural food that is reputed to have dozens of health benefits. For hypertension you can mix one teaspoon each of honey, ginger, and cumin powder. Drink twice a day for maximum effect.
Eating red grapefruits is one of the best high blood pressure remedies there is. Eat several a day, if possible. And when they are not in season, eat white grapefruits. And if that's difficult, drink grapefruit juice. However, avoid tinned grapefruit if possible, though it's better than nothing, and make sure that any grapefruit juice you drink is as pure as possible.
Dandelion: Many people don't realize that the dandelion has more vitamins and minerals in it than the majority of vegetables. It's also a powerful diuretic that's very efficient at getting rid of the excess buildup of salt so many people who have high blood pressure suffer from. Unlike man-made diuretics, dandelion does not flush out the important mineral potassium along with the salt. In fact, dandelion is a great source of potassium.
Grind equal amounts of watermelon seeds and khas khas and keep together. Take one teaspoonful, morning (empty stomach) and evening with water for reducing blood pressure. This mixture melts cholesterol, which starts coming out gradually. Take this for three to four weeks as per need.
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