It's research that may have you thinking twice before upgrading to the large size at your favorite fast food joint. Saint Louis University research presented this week in Washington, D.C., shows the dangers of high-fat food combined with high fructose corn syrup and a sedentary lifestyle in other words, what may be becoming commonplace among Americans........ A report to be released by the Japanese governement’s education reform panel was put on hold because some felt it contained to much meddling. The report advised Japanese mothers to breast feeed and sing lullabies to their children. It recommended that families turn off the telivision sets during meal time and that children avoid the internet and mobile phones because they help spread evil. The report sounds like common sense to me, except the part about the phone and Internet being evil.
A report to be released by the Japanese governement’s education reform panel was put on hold because some felt it contained to much meddling. The report advised Japanese mothers to breast feeed and sing lullabies to their children. It recommended that families turn off the telivision sets during meal time and that children avoid the internet and mobile phones because they help spread evil. The report sounds like common sense to me, except the part about the phone and Internet being evil.
A diet high in whole grain foods is linked to a significantly lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, as per an analysis conducted by scientists at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. "Consuming an average of 2.5 servings of whole grains each day is linked to a 21 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease in comparison to consuming only 0.2 servings," said Philip Mellen, M.D., lead author and an assistant professor of internal medicine. "These findings suggest that we should redouble our efforts to encourage patients to include more of these foods in their diets"........ By Tatyana Turner
Many people don’t trust drugs for high blood pressure; they prefer natural way of dealing with it. Luckily for you, several herbs are very effective to control this common condition. Discover how you can use herbs for high blood pressure to treat hypertension and to improve your health.
Herbs have always been used successfully to treat many conditions. And hypertansion treatment is not an exception. Of course, herbs don’t give a dramatic effect like drugs, but their effect is more long term. Also herbs are safer and don’t produce dangerous side effects.
Herbs used to treat high blood pressure are:
- Ginkgo Biloba
- Garlic
- Hawthorn
- Arjuna
- Ashwagandha
- Valerian (to relive stress)
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Ginger
- Cardamom
- Guelder rose
Ginkgo Biloba gives very good results. It relaxes blood vessels and stimulates the circulatory system. It reduces bloods ability to clot which allows blood to flow more freely. Ginkgo Biloba is the most known herb for natural high blood pressure control. Surprisingly, garlic has similar effect. Studies prove that people who take garlic supplement show reduction in hypertansion.
Hawthorn helps to dilate blood vessels and block Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) also called blood-restricting enzyme.
Other herbs often used for treating hypertansion include passiflora incarnate which has a calming effect and also relaxes blood vessels, resulting in reduced blood pressure. Guelder rose bark also relaxes the entire cardiovascular system, lowering hypertansion.
A complex view of natural treatments
If you are serious about controlling your blood pressure the natural way, using herbal remedies is only part of the solution. You will also have to take a look at your lifestyle and make changes if necessary.
For example, no matter how many herbal medicine you use, your pressure will be high if you smoke. Nicotine constricts the blood vessels. So your heart has to work twice as hard. Reducing smoking is a good start, but eventually aims at giving it up completely.
Another thing that affects blood pressure greatly is whether you lead active or sedately lifestyle. You will have to move around to straighten your heart. In addition to using herbal remedies, diet and exercise needs to be part of the solution.
Diet is also greatly important. You will have to eat less foods high is saturated fat, cholesterol and salt. Salt is a number one enemy of a person with hypertension. When cooking your meals try using spices and herbs instead of salt. This will work especially well since several spices like cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger help to reduce blood pressure
It might be easier to take a pill once a day rather than work on treating your blood pressure naturally. But by using herbs for high blood pressure, exercising and eating right you will get long lasting results.
About The Author
Tanya Turner is a publisher of Lowing High Blood Pressure Guide where you can find information in plain English about herbs for high blood pressure and other natural ways to prevent and control hypertension