Remedies don’t always have to be in the form of a drug or supplements, how your think affects your health.

With stress comes tightness and tension, this causes blood pressure to go up and can constrict your arteries. Using meditation to relax can take a big load off your system. If you’re not use to this method, take time to learn the different techniques.

There have been more than 600 studies over the past 30 years using meditation for high blood pressure problems and the average reduction in blood pressure was about 8 points.

How Does Meditation Help?

Transcendental meditation (TM) is the only form that’s proven effective in reducing the risks of heart conditions.

Researchers believe that the deep rest achieved through TM sparks biochemical changes that help the body and mind reach a more balanced state, in turn triggering the body’s own self-repair mechanism.

Most TM practitioners suggest 2 sessions a day for 20 minuets is the most effective schedule.

This form of meditation is not only good for high blood pressure, but improves awareness and alertness. This is accomplished by removing harmful negative thoughts and replacing them with positive relaxing words or phrases.

Meditation Techniques

The most common tool used in meditation are CD’s. Relaxation and subliminal CD’s.

The first step is to find a quiet, relaxing place to lie down so you can focus on the message. Some CD’s deliver soothing sounds with an occasional verbal suggestion added. Some are recorded tones that have a positive affect on brain and thought patterns.

If you want to practice a more standard meditation techniques, then you must look at transcendental meditation, it is a seven step program.

It is suggested that a certified TM teacher be used for this practice. This technique is described as being effortless and natural and involving neither contemplation or concentration. It relies only on the natural tendency of the mind to move in the direction of greater satisfaction.

This meditation technique is what is called an OPEN or RECEPTIVE method. It can be described as giving up control and remaining open in a inner way.

For people on the go you can practice a hybrid form of TM which can be done anywhere – at work, at home, out in public, you just need a quiet place to sit down.

The first step is to relax, close your eyes and breathe deeply – inhale and exhale. As you feel your stress melt away focus on a deeper calm and relaxing state of mind. Do this for about 5 to 10 minutes and  you will find that your stress level will be been greatly lowered.

Periodically check your blood pressure and you should start to see your blood pressure going down over time.

The theory behind using these meditation techniques to control high blood pressure is simple, BE AT PEACE.

Using Yoga To Reduce Your Blood Pressure

A close cousin to meditation is yoga.

Yoga is a very low impact exercise routine that is used for relaxation. The key to both yoga and meditation is balancing mind and body for a peaceful existence. You can read more about this at, controlling high blood pressure using yoga.

It’s suggested you do these meditation techniques early in the morning and later in the evening.

Folks with high blood pressure find these techniques effective because you are doing two things. First, you’re eliminating stress and second you are allowing your body to release it’s natural healing powers.

The combination of these two things is very effective in lowering blood pressure and contributes to better overall health.

So, now you have a couple of options to add to your blood pressure remedy kit.

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Absorption and digestion is very important and the bottom line is IF YOU CAN”T DIGEST IT PROPERLY- YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE MAXIMUM BENEFITS it’s that simple.

Studies show that more than 30 percent of what we ingest never gets into our system. It passes right through us and ends up in the toilet, which is where the money you paid for it goes too.

We mention this because many times folks feel that natural remedies don’t work, the reason is you are not digesting and absorbing properly. Another factor is it takes vitamins and supplements longer to work compared to drugs.

Vitamins That Effect High Blood Pressure

Lets take a look at what effect vitamins and minerals have on high blood pressure.

Vitamin A – is a fat-soluble vitamin that, like vitamin E, works primarily in the lipid, or fat, tissues of your body. Vitamin A prevents LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) building up of plague in your arteries.

Vitamin C – protects your arteries and decreases the risk of heart disease and hypertension. It prevents the generation of free radicals which damage artery walls. It helps repair damage to the arteries, preventing the deposit of plaque at the site of injury. It also helps elevate levels of HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol).

Vitamin E – is the most active antioxidant in the fatty cells of your body. It reduces the risk of heart disease and hypertension by protecting your arteries from the effects of oxidized LDL cholesterol.

Potassium – even though it’s not a vitamin I include it because it’s easy to get and has an affect on high blood pressure. Bananas, potatoes and milk are good sources for getting potassium.

Magnesium – again, is not a vitamin but does benefit you and is a supplement easily found. People require between 300 and 400 milligrams of magnesium each day. Salmon, leafy green vegetables, whole grains and nuts are good sources of magnesium.

Since many people take supplements we want to look at quality, the quality of a supplement is just as important as its benefits for high blood pressure.

How to Judge a Quality Supplement

If you are under a Doctors care you should talk with him/her first before making any dietary changes, especially if you are on medications.

This also includes adding vitamins or supplements to your diet. There may be factors in your medical history, especially with high blood pressure, that could affect your health. Although vitamins have never killed anyone, you’ll still want to run it past your Doctor.

Your choice of vitamins is as large as the taxes taken from your paycheck. It’s a big business where you will find a lot of substandard products.

Two factors that affect the quality of supplements – processing techniques and fillers.

A cheap vitamin like vitamin C may claim they have 500 mg in it, but how much vitamin C really gets into your system after you break it down?

As far as processing it’s a lot faster to use heat compared to the slower and more efficient cold process. Heat destroys or as they say “Cooks Out” a percentage of a supplements potency, this reduces its benefits. The question remains, how do you know what to buy? The answer is buy what is proven to be good.

There are certain companies that are certified and adhere to a good practice seal, this is called GMP certified.

The simplest way to go about this is buying from a reputable company. Here are a few companies we consider to be high grade products:

• Roex
• Garden of Life
• Centrum Silver Brand
• Vita-Logic
• Natures Way
• Hypercet

If you want to dig a little further into this subject, then check with consumer labs.

Having confirmation from a lab that breaks down the ingredients of a supplement is another way to check the quality of vitamins. It’s unfortunate, but there are a lot of contaminated ingredients found in vitamins which do not benefit anyone.

One containment I came across was lead. This is generally not a concern with quality vitamins because they have strict quality control measures.

Now that you have another remedy to deal with high blood pressure naturally, just make sure to buy quality products and be patient using them.

If you cannot find one of the quality manufacturers locally you can definitely find them online.

Taking care of your high blood pressure condition correctly requires using quality supplements.

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Many teas are cleansers which help rid your body of toxins. These toxins contribute to arterial deterioration which can cause high blood pressure problems.

Many of these teas have a trace of vitamin C in them which is an antioxidant and enhances the benefits you derive from these teas.

If you are on medication and under a Doctors care, please check with your Doctor before changing your diet. This is only precautionary, but sometimes the caffeine or other ingredients could conflict with your medication.

Understanding Herbal Teas And How They Lower Blood Pressure

Herbal teas are medicinal and work at a slower pace compared to prescription drugs.

Most prescription drugs are aimed at alleviating symptoms or acute conditions. Few, if any, address the underlying  core issues and many prolong the chronic condition in the body.

It can take anywhere from weeks to months for herbal remedies to work. Rebuilding your bodies systems is quite different from drugs that only treat the symptoms. This misunderstanding has caused many people to abandon the idea that these natural ingredients just don’t work.

Quality is essential when your objective is medicinal. Also, even though we talk mostly about teas, you can use a variety of herbs to make a tea compound.

Herbs come from all parts of the world, how they’re grown, how they are processed and how they are packaged all contributes to quality. Chinese medicine has a solid history to support the claims that herbal teas work.

Use Caution – Teas that lower blood pressure can actually hurt you if you’re trying to raise your blood pressure. Having a  Doctor that knows both medicine and natural practices is a big benefit.

Matching up the right herbs with your individual condition requires care, just make sure your are taking herbs that will be of benefit to you.

The blended herbal teas found in your local health food store are much milder than individual herbs themselves. If you feel you need the stronger herb mixture of teas, then consult with a certified herbalist.

Having said that, lets take a look at some herbs that lower blood pressure:

• Garlic (Allium sativum)

• Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

• Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)

• Kelp (Fucus visiculosis)

• Skullcap (Scutellaria)

• Hawthorn (Crataegus oxycanthus)

• Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)

• Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)

• Burdock (Arctum lappa)

• Valerian (Valeriana)

Are some of these names familiar to you?

Some of these herbs can be found in your local store. You can make your own herbal teas just by adding any of these herbs to hot water, that’s all tea is. With some of these blends you can add peppermint or some other natural ingredient for flavor.

Tip – Pound a garlic clove and leave it out for 10 minuets, this will increase its potency.

Distributors Of Quality Teas

Finding a good off the shelf herbal tea is kind of difficult.

Stores sell lower quality teas because most customers don’t know the difference and price matters to a customer. The reason these lower priced teas are lower is because the manufacturer uses the less potent part of the herb and adds fillers to the blend. You might have to use 10 tea bags to get the same benefit as you would from a good quality herb.

Here are a few places we know that delivers quality teas:

• Adagio Teas
• Traditional Medicines (found in stores) Teas
• Mountain Rose Herbs (online)
• Teavana (online – Au Lat Verde Green Tea)
• Mighty Leaf Teas
• and The Herbal Tea Search

In general Green, Black and Oolong are good herbal teas for lowering your blood pressure.  The key to extracting the maximum benefits from these teas is the steeping process. Then you have to consider the type of pot you use for brewing.

Tetsubin teapots are well suited for brewing green teas like Dragonwell and Kyoto Rice. Often fired with enamel interiors, these long lasting teapots do not impart any flavor, retain heat well and heat evenly. With a metal infuser, the cast-iron teapots are also easy to use and make monitoring the steeping time simple.

Stoneware and ceramic teapots are ideal teapots for everyday use. For example, enjoy your morning cup of tea with whole loose leaf prepared in a teapot using a removable stainless steel infuser or, if no infusion basket is included, a T-Sac paper filter bag. Stoneware and ceramic teapots come in a variety of colors and designs and appeal to many tea drinkers. They can be used to prepare any style of tea including black, oolong, green, white or herbal infusions.

Glass is ideal for retaining heat and brewing flavored teas as the teapot does not retain the tea’s flavor. Germany produces many high quality glass teapots. Glass teapots are also ideal for brewing flowering teas, as you can watch as the tea leaves unfurl before your eyes revealing hidden treasures within and depending upon the tea, its characteristic liquor color.

Making Your Own Green Tea

Green tea is one of the more popular teas to drink  for both pleasure and health. It has many benefits including managing blood pressure.

As mentioned, for medicinal purposes, quality means everything. When a tea is manufactured in volume the quality and purity suffer, this is reason enough you should consider making your own green tea. You not only control the quality of the tea, but you save money too!

Weight loss, lowering blood pressure – green tea is an all around fantastic drink you should include in your diet. Find out how you can make green tea yourself – save money and get the most benefits from it. Visit Green-4-Tea right now!

Remember

Herbs have a more profound effect compared to supplements, and therefore the guidance of your Doctor or holistic professional is advised.

Having a cup of tea doesn’t require a Doctors approval, what we are talking about is using herbal teas in a medicinal sense.

Tea is another of natures natural remedies that can be used for managing blood pressure issues.

You will find several sources online where you can purchase quality herbal teas. The good news is it’s not that expensive and it can have a positive effect on your high blood pressure condition.

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