Mental Health Relief

Hypertension is treated in naturopathy by making certain life style changes like:

• Reducing weight
• Changing Dietary Habits
• Reducing stress
• Taking additional supplements
• Leading a more active lifestyle

The naturopathic approach aims to increase the amount of potassium in the body while reducing the amount of sodium. In order to accomplish this, a diet rich in raw fruits, whole grains and low processed goods is recommended. When you follow naturopathic dietary changes the red meat, salt and sugar in your diet are replaced with the complex carbohydrates from low fat low cholesterol food items.

Other factors which are known to influence hypertension are also used when creating a diet plan for patients suffering from hypertension. For instance, the recommended food items would be:

• Garlic: Garlic is widely accepted as the miracle food for controlling high blood pressure it is not only used in naturopathy but also in ayurveda.
• Dietary items low in calcium can increase the risk of hypertension particularly in pregnant women
• Magnesium from food products can increase the efficiency of the cardiac muscles and lower the blood pressure making the heart stronger
• Food items rich in vitamin C will also be recommended because hypertension is often associated with alack of vitamin C
• Tome studies have also proven that consuming 12 grams of soluble fiber each day can help to reduce blood pressure
• Supplements that have omega 3 fatty acids like fish oil or flax seed oil supplements are clinically proven to be effective in reducing high blood pressure
• Celery contain a substance called 3-n-butyl phthalide which is very potent in reducing blood pressure
• Instead of artificial diuretics, using natural dietary diuretics can go a long way in reducing your blood pressure without the side effects.

So the recommended diet for patients suffering from hypertension will look something like this:

• Garlic
• Green leafy vegetables that are rich in magnesium and potassium
• Broccoli and citrus fruits that are rich sources of vitamin C
• Fruits like bananas that have a large amount of potassium
• whole grains and legumes for their fiber
• Vegetables like lima beans, carrots, mushrooms, alfalfa, avocados, potatoes and most fruits for their high content of calcium, magnesium and potassium
• Restricted salt intake to reduce sodium levels
• Celery for 3-n-butyly phthalide
• Nuts, seeds, cold water fish like salmon and mackerel for Omega 3 fatty acids
• Supplements of flaxseed oil, lecithin, choline and fish oil may also be used. A vegetarian diet may also be recommended.

The oriental therapeutic food items which are used in naturopathy to treat hypertension include:

• Persimmon
• Mung bean soup
• Chrysanthemum and spinach tea
• Radish
• Cucumber vine tea.

Health Supplements:

COQ-10 Co-enzyme Q10 is an integral component of the mitochondria and it has a very important role in the energy production of the body. Even though this substance is processed in the body, deficiencies are common; the heart is particularly susceptible to COQ10 deficiencies so this supplement can greatly improve cardiac health.

Resveratrol: This is a photoalexin found naturally in plants when they are under attack from pathogens. Resveratrol can also be produced through chemical synthesis; this product acts as blood thinner regulating the blood pressure

Vitamin K: Vitamin K2 prevents the deposition of cholesterol in the aorta and decreases serum cholesterol, so it is very helpful in reducing the risk of atherosclerosis.