Your heart draws blood directly from your liver and there are 5 major blockages along the way that can cause hypertension.
Below are 5 natural supplements that help to lower blood pressure and foods you can incorporate into your everyday diet to help reduce hypertension too!
Natural Supplements To Lower Blood Pressure:
Fat is perhaps the most common blockage is bad cholesterol in your blood vessels. Shilajit reduces build up of triglycerides to to prevent fat clogging your arteries. Shilajit is available here!
Another major cause is excess fluid in your blood vessels. High sodium intake causes your blood vessels to retain water to dilute the salt. Moringa has diuretic properties to flush and dehydrate the blood vessels to reverse that pressure. Moringa is available here!
Dirty blood is the third and much less spoken about major cause. Thick blood clogged with toxins, heavy metals and pollutants stagnate the liver preventing blood from travelling as it should. Milk thistle seeds cleanse the liver of toxins and promote liver regeneration for stronger blood. Milk thistle should available at your local organic store! Do get in touch if you need help sourcing this.
Stress causes blood pressure but not for the reason you think. Stress increases your heart rate which is bad for hypertension but the deeper chronic issue is that these hormones saturates the liver worsening blood syndrome. Ashwagandha stabilises your adrenal response to moderate the release of stress hormones. Ashwagandha is available here!
When your thyroid hormone levels are too low or too high, your heart rate can increase or your blood vessel walls can stiffen causing high blood pressure. Seamoss is rich in potassium to support the thyroid and healthy blood pressure levels. Seamoss is available here!
Natural Foods to Supplement Your Healing:
Alongside the herbal supplements above, there are also lots of supermarket herbs you can add to your food daily to support your results :
1. Garlic
Garlic contains allicin, which has been shown to relax blood vessels and improve blood flow. It may also reduce cholesterol levels and possess anti-inflammatory properties, contributing to overall cardiovascular health. This can be used as a staple in cooking but you can also brew this in hot water with lemon and honey for a wonderful tea.
2. Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa)
Hibiscus tea has been linked to lower blood pressure levels. It contains antioxidants like anthocyanins, which can help improve vasodilation and reduce oxidative stress on blood vessels.
3. Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)
Cinnamon can enhance insulin sensitivity and has anti-inflammatory properties. It's thought to help relax blood vessels, potentially aiding in the regulation of blood pressure.
4. Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Ginger helps improve circulation and can have a vasodilatory effect, which may contribute to lowering blood pressure. It also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
5. Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
The eugenol in basil may help lower blood pressure by blocking calcium channels, leading to relaxed blood vessels. It also provides anti-inflammatory benefits.
6. Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
Fennel seeds contain compounds that promote relaxation of blood vessels. They also have diuretic properties that can help reduce blood pressure by decreasing fluid retention.
While these herbs can be beneficial, it's important to consult with a healthcare provider before making any significant changes to your diet or treatment plan, especially for managing high blood pressure.