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High Blood Pressure
Hypertension
As the heart pumps the blood though the arteries
the blood presses against the walls of the blood vessels. when
arteries harden and constrict in arteriosclerosis the blood is forced
though a narrow passage way. When this happens the blood pressure
becomes elevated. Symptoms of high blood pressure are headaches, irritability,
flushed complexion and dizziness.
Pre Disposing Factors
1. Smoking
2. Stress
3. Obesity
4. Excess use of stimulants
5. Contraceptives
6. Fiber deficiency
Supplements that May Help
Supplements
Property of Supplements
Bai Zi Ren
Biota Seed |
Calms the emotions and relaxes the mind |
Dang Gui
Angelica |
nourish blood |
| Uva Ursi |
Diuretic |
| Hawthorn |
Helps maintain normal electrical rhythm
of the heart |
| Folic Acid |
Supporting the integrity of the
arteries |
| Co Q 10 |
Supporting heart muscle metabolism |
| Garlic |
Beneficial for circulation |
References:
Your Health Under Siege by Jeffery Bland
Food Intolerance by Robert Buist
Nutrition and Mental Illness by Carl Pfeiffe
Little Herb Encyclopedia by Ritchardson
The Missing Link to Radiant Health by Santillo
Healthy Healing by Page
Chinese applications of Herbal Medicine by Barney
Total Health Magazine
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