Holistic Medicine Blog

Many Americans suffer from chronically elevated blood pressure. Depending on the severity of the blood pressure, treatments can range from diet and lifestyle changes to a combination of pharmaceutical drugs aimed at getting blood pressure under control. People with untreated high blood pressure are at an increased risk of death or serious complications from cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke. Using Natural therapies may help those with high blood pressure acheive their goals without the use of medications or at the very least, with a minimal amount of medications (and the side-effects that come with them). Here are five things you can do to lower your blood pressure.

There are several studies linking diets high in fiber with decreased risk of a number of chronic health conditions, including colon cancer, obesity, high cholesterol, and diabetes. So how much fiber do we need and where do we get it? The American Heart Association recommends that adults get 25-38 grams of dietary fiber every day. This is nearly twice as much as the 15 grams daily that the average American consumes. Foods highest in fiber include legumes, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds.