Monday, June 20, 2016

10 ways to control high blood pressure without medication

Even the Mayo Clinic doesn't seem to have the ability to create a diet that could reduce your high blood pressure. Who the hell out there can do that? All it would take is some additional research proving amounts needed.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/in-depth/high-blood-pressure/art-20046974/?
Go to the link to see the complete listing from Mayo.  My links were added in here because Mayo was totally incomplete.
Here are 10 lifestyle changes you can make to lower your blood pressure and keep it down.

1. Lose extra pounds and watch your waistline

2. Exercise regularly

3. Eat a healthy diet.

Nothing here is clinically proven, don't do it. These are my findings of research  in the literature.

Antihypertensive Effect of Fermented Milk Products Under the Microscope

Melatonin reduces blood pressure and tunes up disrupted circadian rhythms in the elderly

Study: Aged Cheese Lowers Blood Pressure

Must-Have Foods That Can Help Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

Dietary nitrate lowers blood pressure

8 Produce Picks For Better Blood Pressure

UEA research shows high protein foods boost cardiovascular health

The Acute Electrocortical and Blood Pressure Effects of Chocolate

Daily Consumption of Blueberries May Lower Blood Pressure

Reduce High Blood Pressure with Beet Juice

New research shows almonds reduce the risk of heart disease

Regular pomegranate juice administered to hypertensive patients causeda significant drop in blood pressure [26], a reduction in carotid plaque development [27] 


4. Reduce sodium in your diet

Low-Salt Diet Ineffective, Study Finds. Disagreement Abounds.

 

5. Limit the amount of alcohol you drink

1.  Red Wine: Heart-Healthy? 

2. Acute effects of beer on endothelial function and hemodynamics: A single-blind, crossover study in healthy volunteers 

3. Dark beer is good for you, in moderation

 

6. Quit smoking


7. Cut back on caffeine

This one has this statement in it:

They performed the most rigorous investigation to date, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over study that found that caffeine significantly improved endothelial function.  I'm assuming that improved function would actually reduce blood pressure, but don't listen to me.

Effect of coffee on endothelial function in healthy subjects: the role of caffeine

 

But did they consider those studies that have identified a single nugget of our DNA that seems to determine whether we process caffeine quickly or slowly? That, in turn, appears to have a large effect on whether coffee is good for your health.  

 8. Reduce your stress

9. Monitor your blood pressure at home and see your doctor regularly

10. Get support

Sometimes I wonder if there is anyone in the world that understands what needs to be done to prevent and solve strokes. Mayo Clinic obviously does not.






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