Normal Blood Pressure Blog

Aug 1, You Practicing Holistic Medicine - True or False?

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 20:29:10 GMT

Holistic medicine is almost a buzz word. Doctors from various traditions practice it, but you may be practicing it yourself in the privacy of your home.

Aug 1, Exercise and Hypertension Heads the Other Way

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 20:15:25 GMT

Vigorously exercise and hypertension may worsen, but moderately exercise and blood pressure may improve. Understanding why this is so is the first step.

Aug 1, Which Blood Pressure Lowering Device Is Best?

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 20:13:11 GMT

With a blood pressure lowering device you can quickly lower blood pressure to your ideal blood pressure level. These devices range from pricey to cheap.

Aug 1, Some Hypertension Remedies Could Cure You

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 20:09:17 GMT

We have found some hypertension remedies already made up for you from beneficial supplements and herbs. Lazy like me? Try some off the shelf formulations.

Aug 1, Great High Blood Pressure Supplements

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 20:06:22 GMT

If you want to lower blood pressure naturally or protect against rising blood pressure, snag some of these high blood pressure supplements for your diet.

Jul 31, Artificial Sweetener Lowers Blood Pressure

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:14:07 GMT

Hypertension researchers have discovered that lowering weight reduces blood pressure, but with the addition of an artificial sweetener, it reduces twice as much. The sweetener is OFS (oligofructose). In a 12 week randomized test of adults with borderline hypertension, systolic BP dropped 6.9 points while diastolic BP dropped 7.3 points. Try supplementing with OFS when you diet. Checkout our diets at

Jul 30, Are Blood Pressure Medications Side Effects Rare?

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:54:44 GMT

Doctors say that blood pressure medications can cause bad side effects, but that the benefits of using them outweigh the risk. It this the whole story?

Jul 25, Sleep and Blood Pressure

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:41:26 GMT

Insomniacs who sleep 6 hours or less hours a night are 3 to 5 times more likely to develop high blood pressure. The study, reported in the journal Sleep, had over 1700 sleep participants. Normal sleepers who got 5-6 hours of sleep a night showed no increased blood pressure in the study. Insomnia seems to be the key, not number of hours slept necessarily. For information on other guidelines, click the following link.

Jul 25, Foods that Lower Blood Pressure

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 04:05:54 GMT

Foods you like can raise your blood pressure! Lucky for us though, we can find many tasty foods that lower blood pressure. Want to go find some good ones?

Jul 24, Mediterranean Diet. Why is it Special?

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:34:38 GMT

Developed over the centuries, many people on the Mediterranean Sea's northern shore eat a Mediterranean Diet. It may be the best high blood pressure diet.

Jul 18, Pomegranates Lower Blood PRessure

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:01:23 GMT

Not only has pomegranate juice been proven to remove blockages and clean out the carotid arteries leading to the brain, it also reduces blood pressure. In a well known study, average systolic blood pressure plunged from 174 to 162 in only one month and further to 152 in 12 months. Clearly, adding pomegranate juice or concentrate to one's diet is wise. For more good fruits click below.

Jul 4, Weight and Blood Pressure

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 03:39:55 GMT

Scientists claim that metabolic syndrome is far and away the leading trigger for hypertension. Thus, correcting metabolic syndrome will reduce high blood pressure over time. The best way found to control metabolic syndrome is to lose weight. Reduced carbohydrate diets are best. Blood pressure is often lowered significantly with as little as 10 pounds weight loss. For information on diets, follow the link below.

Jun 27, Natural Remedies for Plaque

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:08:21 GMT

Reduction of arterial plaque not only can reduce your chance of stroke, it can reduce blood pressure in the long run. Scientifically validated natural remedies include fish oil and Coenzyme Q10. These two supplements are a no-fail must. For more insurance, add folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12. With these supplements in your diet you will have made a good start. For more information, follow the link below.

Jun 21, Cut Risk with Walnuts

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:39:37 GMT

Eating just 8-13 walnuts per day may cut heart disease risk by 50! One study reported in the journal Circulation showed that, when walnuts were part of the diet, dilation of the arterial walls increased 64. This alone should lower blood pressure. Eaten in moderation, nuts do not cause weight gain, so adding nuts to your diet could benefit you immensely. For more info on beneficial foods, follow the link below.

Jun 12, Potassium Reduces Blood Pressure

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 21:59:10 GMT

A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition shows that low potassium intake produces higher rates of hypertension. 59 test subjects received 1.8 grams per day of potassium chloride. After 6 weeks, systolic pressure dropped 7 points while diastolic dropped 6 points. To match the amount of potassium used in this experiment, you would need about about 10 tablets of a standard (99 mg) potassium supplement each day. For more info, click below.

Jun 12, Low Salt Diet Results

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 21:34:38 GMT

I have finished my low salt diet for now and want to let you know the results. Heavy salt use resulted in a 10 point rise in my systolic blood pressure. However, low to moderate salt use seemed to have little effect on my blood pressure. Please realize that these results apply to me. You can only tell for yourself by experimenting. For low salt diet information, click this link.

May 25, The Padma Formula

Tue, 25 May 2010 02:51:03 GMT

I've come across an ancient Tibetan formula (Padma), also known as the camphor formula. It has a long history of strengthening the cardiovascular system. Adventurers took the formula out of Mongolia in the 1850's. Now, it is used regularly in Switzerland and other European countries for high blood pressure and other arterial diseases. You can find it at www.econugenics.com. For more info on formulations click below.

May 7, Chinese Botanicals Lower Blood Pressure

Fri, 07 May 2010 03:31:48 GMT

Traditional Chinese medicine has a lot to offer blood pressure sufferers. Hypertension is caused in part by tense smooth muscle in arteries. Over centuries, Chinese practitioners have discovered botanicals that relax smooth muscle tissue. Some of these are Eucommia, Uncaria, Gastrodia elata and Apocynum venetum. If you are interested in trying a botanical approach, go to a traditional Chinese doctor or natural health practitioner. For more on herbs, follow the link below.

Apr 20, Water and Blood Pressure

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 02:48:42 GMT

At the beginning of April, I promised our email subscribers to report the results of drinking 10 glasses of water a day on my blood pressure. A famous doctor had recommended that amount to lower high blood pressure. First, I ignored all other recommendations by eating a weight-gain diet and using salt. Despite this, my systolic blood pressure stabilized at 140/78 three weeks running. Try the water cure yourself, then try some of our other methods.

Mar 12, CoQ10 Extends Life

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:22:49 GMT

In a study of 236 heart patients, 39 of the patients with blood plasma CoQ10 levels under 0.63 milligrams per milliliter died within 6 years. Of those with higher levels, only 22 died during the period. People with CoQ10 levels over 2.0 milligrams per milliliter gain protection against degenerative disorders, including hypertension. For more information, follow the link below.

Feb 4, Isoflavone Supplement and Arterial Function

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:56:19 GMT

In a study of 102 heart patients, those who received 80 mg/day of isoflavone (soy bean extract) greatly improved endothelial dysfunction. This resulted in beneficial artery dilation in response to blood flow. From these results we can surmise that blood pressure would be lowered if isoflavone supplements were taken regularly. Check the link below for other beneficial supplements.

Feb 1, Better Blood Pressure Numbers with Herbal Medi Care

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:15:46 GMT

Better blood pressure numbers might be possible with Herbal Medi Care Formula H. How about giving it a try? Who knows, their claims could be right?

Jan 31, Green Tea Olive Oil Combo Rocks

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:51:45 GMT

Green tea and olive oil are great separately in lowering cardiovascular risk that leads to hypertension, but in combination they are even better in increasing beneficial HDL and in reducing the oxidation of LDL. This is really good news. A salad with olive oil dressing along with a cup of green tea should be dynamite.

Jan 25, Take 500 MG Omega 3 Fatty Acids Each Day

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:33:47 GMT

Six scientific studies have shown that an intake of 566 mg a day of omega 3 fatty acids cuts the mortality risk from heart disease 37. Eating 2-3 servings of fish each week or supplementing with fish oil capsules could go a long way in handling high blood pressure and other forms of heart disease. For more information, follow the link below.

Jan 20, Grapes Lower Blood Pressure

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:39:37 GMT

Like your grapes? As reported in the Journal of Gerontology, salt-sensitive hypertensive rats dropped their blood pressure and improved heart function after eating powdered table grapes. Experiments on people show that grape seed and skin or red wine products inhibit cardiovascular diseases. For other beneficial fruits, click the fruit list link below.

Jan 18, Rowing Machine Benefits Include Normal Blood Pressure

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:22:37 GMT

Don't ignore rowing machine benefits because rowing exercise might be what you need for cardiovascular health and normal blood pressure maintenance. Or, is it?

Jan 16, Green Tea Lowers Blood Pressure

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:44:30 GMT

A daily capsule of green tea extract was shown to reduce blood pressure, total cholesterol and low density lipoprotein. Inflammation and oxidative stress also declined in this study of 111 men and women as reported in the journal Nutrition. Consequently, each of us should supplement with green tea capsules. You can get them at many health food or drug stores. More info can be found by clicking the link below.

Jan 12, Blueberry Leaf Lowers Blood Pressure

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:14:35 GMT

Blueberry leaves may lower blood pressure according to laboratory studies. The leaves inhibit angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE). This is an important discovery because ACE inhibitor medications are common in treating hypertension. In one study, blueberry leaf extract helped prevent the development of hypertension in rats susceptible to the condition. Might be wise to include blueberry leaf tea in our daily regimens. Follow the link below to other beneficial aromatic teas.

Jan 5, Systolic Above 140 Is Not Always Bad

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:40:48 GMT

Although many medical doctors know that hypertension medications will lower blood pressure, what they don't know is whether lowering blood pressure will reduce the risks of heart attacks and strokes. Various studies have shown that the use of medication may cause more harm than good for people with systolic hypertension (diastolic below 90 and systolic above 140). Our recommendation for these hypertensives is to concentrate on diet and exercise and see a competent holistic practitioner.

Dec 31, Blood Pressure Pro for Normal Blood Pressure

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 04:12:14 GMT

Is Blood Pressure Pro one of the ways to lower blood pressure? Composed of herbs known as cardiovascular tonics, it could tone your heart and blood vessels.

Dec 29, The Definition of Attitude is Key to Health

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 04:30:00 GMT

The definition of attitude holds the most promise in maintaining health and normal blood pressure. Why is this one of our best positive attitude tips?

Dec 29, Blood Pressure Guidelines and Lifestyle

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 04:26:59 GMT

What do blood pressure guidelines have to do with lifestyle? Any lifestyle change depends on a shift of attitude - what attitude would you need to have?

Dec 26, An Ayurvedic Diet is your First Step

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 03:42:29 GMT

An Ayurvedic diet for treating high blood pressure or keeping normal blood pressure could fit your needs perfectly. Take a look at this ancient approach.

Dec 26, Acupuncture for High Blood Pressure?

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 03:40:09 GMT

Traditional Chinese medicine includes acupuncture. It may not be a permanent cure so would fall into complementary medicine. Let's find out more about it.

Dec 26, Naturopathic Remedies -- Recipes for Hypertension

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 03:38:09 GMT

Naturopathic remedies may become the wave of the future for treating high blood pressure. Should you seek out these natural recipes for hypertension?

Dec 25, Aromatic Herbs that Lower Blood Pressure

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 03:54:51 GMT

Aromatic herbs that lower blood pressure make good tea. Add these herbs to your daily diet to promote normal blood pressure. One is a stinker though.

Dec 25, Herbs for High Blood Pressure are Savory

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 03:53:12 GMT

Herbs for high blood pressure include savory herbs, which lower blood pressure directly. Know which herbs to include in your high blood pressure diet.

Dec 25, Great High Blood Pressure Herbs

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 03:51:21 GMT

If you want to lower blood pressure naturally or maintain normal blood pressure, add some of these high blood pressure herbs as supplements to your diet.

Dec 25, ACE Inhibitors and their Effects

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 03:47:07 GMT

ACE inhibitors are powerful drugs for lowering blood pressure. Yet, their power yields problems for the body. Before taking them, inform yourself well.

Dec 25, Alpha Blockers and their Effects

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 03:45:10 GMT

Alpha blockers are powerful drugs for lowering blood pressure. Yet like all poisons, their power yields problems for the body. One is especially deadly.

Dec 23, Hypertension Prevention - Our Mission and Vision

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:07:07 GMT

If hypertension prevention is important, why do people ignore it? Is it because care of the body is a nuisance? Are pizza and ice cream just too much fun?

Dec 23, The Blood Pressure Range Code of our Members

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:05:17 GMT

Our blood pressure range code includes the advice of the winner of the tortoise/hare race. Remember what the tortoise said after he crossed the finish line?

Dec 22, Use Resperate to Quickly Lower Blood Pressure

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:21:57 GMT

Resperate is a validated blood pressure lowering device, which along with proper diet and some exercise might help you achieve near normal blood pressure.

Dec 20, What is blood pressure?

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 04:06:11 GMT

Asked what is blood pressure, most people couldn't say, but how are we to understand high or normal blood pressure if we don't know? Let's find out now.

Dec 19, No Salt Diet May Not Lower Blood Pressure

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:05:53 GMT

Eating a no salt diet may not lower blood pressure even though eating salt could raise it. We're fighting no oxymoron here, but there is more to know.

Dec 19, Blood Type Diet. Does One Type Diet Fit All?

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:15:05 GMT

Ever wonder why so many fail on the latest diet? The rationale behind the Blood Type Diet may give you a clue and help you maintain normal blood pressure, too.

Dec 19, Life Change Diet. Your Diet Changes as You Do.

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:13:02 GMT

As your body ages, you may be forced to change your diet. The Life Change Diet lets you take charge and, thereby, maintain normal blood pressure and health.

Dec 19, Low Sodium Diet. Can You Live Without Salt?

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:11:20 GMT

Throw away your salt shakers. Actually, there's more to it, but following the Low Sodium Diet is easy unless you have taste buds dulled by excess salt.

Dec 19, Your Diet Plan. Take Charge of Your High Blood Pressure.

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:07:34 GMT

Those who are most successful in lowering blood pressure naturally have a plan. Here's a complete guide to your diet plan.

Dec 18, Your Kidneys and Hypertension

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:08:35 GMT

As we saw in a previous blog, the Sympathetic Nervous System, when triggered regularly, causes high blood pressure directly. Also, it causes the kidneys to malfunction and unbalances their hormone production. Kidney disease itself causes fluid retention and constriction of the arteries. Blood pressure drugs like ACE inhibitors try to counteract these effects by controlling the kidney's hormone production, but the best way to fix these conditions is to eat right.