Prevention

Treatment of High Blood Pressure

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You can take steps to prevent high blood pressure by adopting a healthy lifestyle. These steps include maintaining a healthy weight; being physically active; following a healthy eating plan, that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and lowfat dairy foods; choosing and preparing foods with less salt and sodium; and, if you drink alcoholic beverages, drinking in moderation.

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Three out of four women with high blood pressure know they have it. Yet fewer than one in three are controlling their blood pressure. All women should take steps to control their blood pressure.

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The exact causes of high blood pressure are not known. Here are factors and conditions that may play a role in the causes of high blood pressure:
* Smoking
* Being overweight or obese
* Lack of physical activity
* Too much salt in the diet
* Too much alcohol consumption (more than 1 to 2 drinks per day)
* Stress
* Older age
* Genetics
* Family history of high blood pressure
* Chronic kidney disease
* Adrenal and thyroid disorders

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There are several ways that may help to reduce high blood pressure naturally

* Garlic – Garlic supplements should only be used under the supervision of a qualified health practitioner. Garlic can thin the blood (reduce the ability of blood to clot) similar to aspirin. (check with your doctor)

* Hawthorn – The herb hawthorn is often used by traditional herbal practitioners for high blood pressure.

* Fish oil – Preliminary studies suggest that fish oil may have a modest effect on high blood pressure.

* Folic acid – Folate is a B vitamin necessary for formation of red blood cells. It may help to lower high blood pressure in some people, possibly by reducing elevated homocysteine levels.

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