High blood pressure is not just a disease of the elderly. More than one third of young people aged 16 to 34 suffer from some form of hypertension. Recently, research has revealed that even in its mild form, this disease can lead to premature aging and brain damage.
There is also an alternative way to lower the pressure. Here are six natural and fast-acting remedies that will help you keep your blood pressure under control.
Raw almonds
Eating a handful of raw almonds every day can make a significant difference in keeping your blood pressure high. They are a key component of dietary approaches to stop hypertension because they are rich in unsaturated fats that help lower blood cholesterol levels, relieve inflammation of the arteries and lower blood pressure.
Although they are high in fat and calories, almonds also help with weight loss and muscle building, which means they promote healthy circulation. When eaten with other nuts that lower blood pressure, such as walnuts, almonds are one of the most beneficial foods for cardiovascular health.
Hot pepper
Hot pepper is incomparably one of the fastest means of lowering blood pressure. This food dilates the blood vessels and helps the blood to flow more freely, and consequently reduces the blood pressure and the pressure of the blood on the walls of the arteries. Mix one or two teaspoons of hot pepper in warm water with honey and aloe vera, and you have a powerful home remedy against hypertension. If this drink is too hot for your taste, eat as many hot peppers as possible.
Coconut juice
Rich in potassium, electrolytes and other important nutrients, coconut juice has been proven to significantly lower blood pressure in most people who drink it. A recent study found that taking coconut juice led to a significant reduction in systolic blood pressure in 71 percent of subjects, while 29 percent achieved a significant reduction in diastolic blood pressure.
Raw cocoa
Rich in flavonoids and other anti-inflammatory nutrients, raw cacao is another dietary weapon against hypertension. Flavonoids in cocoa act as adaptogens, helping the body to better cope with stress, a common cause of hypertension. In addition, they help to lower stress hormones, which play a key role in regulating blood pressure. Numerous studies have found that the flavonoids in cocoa lead to a reduction in blood pressure of 4.7/2.8 mmHg, and that they protect against heart disease, which is often associated with high blood pressure.
Turmeric
One of the known nutritional benefits of turmeric relates to its ability to reduce inflammation throughout the body. Since inflammation is the primary cause of high cholesterol and high blood pressure, by reducing inflammation, turmeric helps improve cardiovascular function and maintain healthy blood flow. When taken with non-irradiated black pepper, it helps relax blood vessels and clear the deposits that often lead to high blood pressure. Turmeric is also a natural blood thinner, which is another way this powerful herb fights hypertension.
Garlic
A 2010 study in Australia found garlic to be another natural remedy that lowers cholesterol levels and high blood pressure, Steele reports.
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