Hypertension has a few different names, and you know what folks say about things with many names – they are very deadly. Hypertension is just another name for high blood pressure, high blood pressure is just another name for vascular pressure, and vascular pressure is another name for The Silent Killer.
Yes, that is right, hypertension is known as the silent killer, which is why most people are trying to find out as much as they can about it. The only problem is that we still do not know a lot about this thing. It is something that affects a lot of people, and it is something that does not have many symptoms, if any symptoms at all.
This is why you need to be very careful when it comes to your health. It is recommended that you check your blood pressure on a very regular basis with a simple trip to the doctor.
You doctor is the only one who will be able to tell if you have high blood pressure, because the only way to find out is by getting tested. If you do have high blood pressure, there are many ways for you to rid yourself from it. Majority of doctors will most likely give you prescription, since there are so many types of medications available for hypertension. Unfortunately, most of those medications have negative side effects which we can do away with.
Many people now understand that besides medications, there are also plenty of natural treatments for hypertension available. More and more people now prefer to choose natural method to treat their high blood pressure whenever possible.
Depending on the extent of your hypertension, there are some natural options which you can use immediately to help lower your blood pressure. Here are 5 ;
1. Dark Chocolate
Eating a little piece of dark chocolate will dilate blood veseels to facilitate blood flow and thus, lower blood pressure. The flavonoids in dark chocolate are antioxidant-rich compounds that can have this effect on your blood vessels. In fact, dark chocolate has one of the highest content of flavonoids in foods.
2. Potassium
Potassium can be incorporated into your daily diet because it can be found in bananas, apple juice, avocados, legumes, oranges, watermelon, and other fruits. It can facilitate the way your heart contracts because it helps to maintain the electrolyte balance in the body.
3. Water
One way to quickly lower blood pressure is by drinking plenty of water. When your body does not discharge water to keep the cells from total dehydration, blood pressure would rise. To avoid dehydration, consider putting Himalayan Crystal salt into the water that you drink. This type of salt can help you maintain the right balance of water and other liquids in the body. Drink a minimum of 2 liters of water a day, equivalent to 8 normal glasses of water.
4. Diet – sodium intake
Avoid eating too much of foods that has high level of sodium, also known as salt, especially pre-packaged foods and the common snacks such as chips. In fact there are so many foods out there with extraordinary levels of sodium I think you would be shocked if you knew. Eat more fresh foods and fewer processed foods. Most fresh fruits and vegetables are naturally low in sodium. Also, fresh meat is lower in sodium than luncheon meat, bacon, hot dogs, sausage and ham are.
5. Exercise
Exercise is the most perfect natural remedy for a range of health issues, including natural blood pressure control. It doesn’t have to involve a gym membership or working out for 5 hours a day. It could be something as simple as looking at your current activity level and adding a 20-minute walk to your daily routine. Exercise is perfect for stress relief and will allow you to focus on other areas of your life at the same time. ‘An exercise a day keeps the doctor away’ 
Having said all these, you need to be consistent for the measures to be effective. I think this goes without saying.
So there you go, 5 simple, effective and natural tips to reduce your blood pressure aka Hypertension.
Alex Marco
