(20-02-13) Six natural remedies for lowering blood pressure fast

by Jonathan Benson, staff writer

(NaturalNews) High blood pressure is no longer just an affliction of the
elderly, as more than one-third of young people between the ages of 16 and 34
are now said to suffer from some form of hypertension. And a recent study out
of California revealed that, if left unchecked, this cardiovascular malady,
even in its mild form, can lead to premature aging and brain damage.

The conventional solution to this growing health epidemic is to simply take
more blood pressure medications like angiotensin-receptor blockers, which have
been scientifically linked to causing cancer and other serious health problems.
But the alternative route, which should really just be called the common-sense
route, is to eat more foods and herbs that naturally lower blood pressure
without causing any harmful side effects.

Here are six natural and quick remedies that will help you keep your blood
pressure in check, and avoid the long-term health pitfalls associated with
prolonged hypertension:

1) Raw almonds. Eating just a handful of truly raw almonds every day can make
a significant difference in keeping your blood pressure levels in check. A key
component of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Diet, also known as
DASH, raw almonds are rich in monounsaturated fats, which have been
scientifically proven to help lower blood cholesterol levels, reduce arterial
inflammation, and ultimately lower blood pressure levels.

Even though they are high in fat and calories, almonds also help promote
weight loss and the building of lean muscle mass, which means they naturally
promote healthy circulation. When eaten in conjunction with other blood
pressure-lowering nuts like walnuts, almonds are one of the most powerful
cardiovascular "superfoods" available.

2) Cayenne pepper. Arguably one of the fastest foods to lower blood pressure,
cayenne pepper is a powerful vasodilator, which means it helps expand blood
vessels and improve blood flow. This effect naturally lowers blood pressure
levels by increasing the rate at which blood flows throughout the circulatory
system, which in turn takes some of the pressure off arterial walls.

Mixing one or two teaspoons of cayenne pepper in either warm water or tea with
both honey and aloe vera is a powerful homemade remedy for alleviating
hypertension. If this beverage is too spicy for your tastes, taking cayenne
pepper capsule supplements is another great option for lowering blood pressure
naturally.

3) Coconut water. Rich in potassium, electrolytes, and other important
nutrients, coconut water has been shown to help significantly lower blood
pressure levels in most of the people that drink it. A recent study published
in the West Indian Medical Journal found that drinking coconut water helped 71
percent of participants achieve a significant reduction in systolic pressure,
and 29 percent of participants achieve a significant reduction in diastolic
pressure. The results were even more amplified when participants drank both
coconut water and mauby, a tropical drink made from buckthorn tree bark.

4) Raw cacao. Rich in flavonoids and other anti-inflammatory nutrients, raw
cacao is another food-based weapon against hypertension that you will want to
keep readily stocked in your health arsenal. Not only do the flavonoids in
cacao function as adaptogens to help the body better deal with stress, which is
a common cause of hypertension, but they also help regulate stress hormone
levels throughout the body, which play a critical role in blood pressure
regulation.

Numerous studies have also found that cacao flavonoids demonstrably reduce
blood pressure levels upon consumption, resulting in an average blood pressure
reduction of 4.7/2.8 millimeters of mercury (mmHg). Cacao flavonoids also help
protect the body against stroke and heart disease, which are commonly linked to
high blood pressure.

5) Turmeric. Modern science is just barely hitting the tip of the iceberg
concerning the superfood capacity of turmeric, also commonly known as curcumin.
But one of the herb's already known benefits concerns its abilities to
significantly decrease inflammation throughout the body, which is a primary
cause of high cholesterol and even high blood pressure. By actively reducing
inflammation, turmeric helps improve cardiovascular function and maintain
healthy blood flow.

When taken alongside non-irradiated black pepper, the primary active
ingredient of which is piperine, turmeric is a powerhouse at loosening up blood
vessels and clearing the buildup that often leads to high blood pressure.
Turmeric is also a natural blood thinner, which is another way this powerful
herb aids in the fight against hypertension.

6) Garlic. A 2010 study out of Australia found that garlic is another powerful
food-based medicine that naturally lowers cholesterol levels and reduces blood
pressure. Taking garlic tablets or capsule supplements is a great way to
regularly consume the herb in high enough amounts to derive significant
benefits.

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