You can live a healthier life if you treat and manage your high blood pressure. There are many ways to do so: making some lifestyle modifications like losing weight, quit smoking, exercise, and also – taking natural remedies.
In this article, we will review 7 natural remedies that science suggests might help in treating hypertension
1. Raw Almonds
When added to a healthy diet, almonds can help influence lower blood pressure levels. In fact, almonds are included in the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension — DASH Diet.
In the diet, almonds are included in the “nuts, seeds and legumes” group. The diet recommends eating four to five servings of this food group per week. With regard to almonds, one serving of almonds is just one-third cup.
The healthy monounsaturated fat in almonds contributes to lower blood cholesterol levels and reduced arterial inflammation, which ultimately helps lower the pressure inside the arteries.
2. Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne Pepper is probably the fastest way to lower high blood pressure. Cayenne pepper is a powerful vasodilator, which means it helps expand blood vessels and improve blood flow.
This effect naturally lowers blood pressure levels by increasing the rate at which blood flows throughout the circulatory system, which in turn takes some of the pressure off arterial walls.
Either mix one teaspoon of cayenne pepper with half a cup of lukewarm water or mix two tablespoons of raw organic honey with two teaspoons of cayenne pepper; boil them with eight ounces of water and drink when it is warm.
A side note: Be careful how many Scoville Units your cayenne pepper is. The ones I bought were 90,000 Scoville Units, and OMG. I thought I was going to breathe fire.
3. Coconut Water
Coconut water finds itself high on the list of home remedies for high blood pressure. One of the causes of high blood pressure is an imbalance of electrolytes in the blood.
Since coconut water contain an adequate supply of minerals and salts, it can help counter this imbalance. Modern researchers say the potassium content in coconut water plays a huge role in lowering blood pressure.
Both potassium chloride (seen in supplements) and potassium citrate (seen in foods) can help with your blood pressure levels. Potassium helps balance out the level of sodium in your blood and keeps your body functioning properly.
Coconut water sometimes appears in the market as coconut milk but coconut milk and water are two different things. They are commonly used in Asian recipes as their vegetable version of milk cream. Here are a few great recipes we collected:
4. Raw Cacao
Flavanols an anti-inflammatory and heart-protective antioxidant found in raw cacao may protect against cardiovascular disease, reduce the risk of stroke, and help improve blood circulation.
Thus lowering your blood pressure. Cacao contains over 700 compounds and the complex antioxidants found in it known as polyphenols help reduce ‘bad cholesterol’ and prevent hardening of the arteries.
5. Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
A study published in the Journal of Bioscience, Biotechnology and Biochemistry, looked at the effect that vinegar has on blood pressure if it is introduced to your diet.
The results of the research showed that consumption of acetic acid (which is found in apple cider vinegar) caused a significant reduction in hypertension (high blood pressure). The research found that the acetic acid reduced blood pressure by lowering the renin activity. Renin is an enzyme which helps regulate blood pressure.
I mix 1-2 tablespoons in a glass of warm water in the morning. I have found one I like Braggs Organic ACV.
6. Raw Garlic
As the body increases production of an enzyme called angiotensin I-converting enzyme, or “ACE”, blood pressure increases. Pharmaceutical drugs called ACE inhibitors work by blocking the formation of this enzyme, but they have multiple side effects.
Garlic contains gamma-glutamylcysteine, a natural ACE inhibitor. Research suggest that, this chemical, in combination with the high allicin content, gives garlic its ability to dilate arteries, thereby lowering blood pressure.
I usually take one clove of garlic and remove the skin, chew well and swallow. Yes nobody wants to be around me after. You can also buy in pill form.
7.Turmeric
Research shows that turmeric can reduce hypertension by regulating the activity of angiotensin receptors and thereby preventing the blood vessels from constricting. Not only curcumin, a turmeric oil fraction, and turmerone also demonstrate similar activity.
Turmeric by itself is not easily absorbed into the body. When speaking with a cardiac-surgeon I know, he told me that I needed to put a pinch of fresh black pepper on my tongue. This allows the body to absorb the turmeric increasing the efficacy.
A WARNING: Taking turmeric over an extended period of time can cause bleeding. My clotting factors were off when I had been on it long term postponing my surgery by 2 weeks.
When starting anything new please consult your primary care physician. Always check to see if any of there natural remedies interfere with your current medication. You can also speak with your local pharmacist.
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15 Replies to “Get Relief Now – Effective Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure!”
Would Cayenne capsules qork effectively in reducing high bool pressure?
Capsules would probably be the easiest route to take. Just remember that once the capsules dissolve your stomach will receive an undiluted dose. It could cause an upset stomach. And yes it will help with your blood pressure.
Have one of your units. Works well. Isn’t Cayenne pepper and coconut water counter indicated in certain conditions?
The WebMD website warns that it is possible that long-term use of large amounts of cayenne can lead to serious side effect of kidney or liver failure. It is best to add cayenne to your diet moderately and have short periods of non-use. If you have previous gastrointestinal problems, it is advised you consult a professional herbalist or health professional before use. This is why I advise clients to speak with their healthcare provider when trying some natural remedies.
I’m interested but what real evidence/proof do you have to support your “lower blood pressure fast” claims?
You can find the information about the clinical trials on our website. There are also continued trials. The too may be found on our website.
Does dried cranberries help liwer blood pressure fast
Dear Bunmi, I am not sure but I do know that pure cranberry juice 8. oz has the same effect as an ACE inhibitor.
Can excessive exercise cause HBP?
Exercise can increase blood pressure, but the effects are typically temporary. Your blood pressure should gradually return to normal after you finish exercising. The quicker your blood pressure returns to its resting level, the healthier you probably are.
a relative is on a ace inhibitor and beta blocker, and his blood pressure spikes and then drops, and this is while he is sitting still, his dr. does not know why this is happening, what can he do to lower his pressures and keep them steady?
When my Mom got high blood pressure I gave her Genuine Black Seed Oil a food supplement. Is that advisable?
Hi I can’t advise on it because I have never used it. Eli
When sttting around relaxing and doing nothing in particular, especially after exercising or doing yard work, pressure is always good but it’s always high at doctor’s office. This has been going on for 50 plus years but they still don’t get. It. Just can’t relax in the office.
Hi Jackson, It sounds like you are suffering from white coat syndrome. Your may want to read this article I wrote regarding this phenomenon. https://www.resperate.com/blog/hypertension/white-coat-hypertension-or-high-blood-pressure-which-do-you-have Kindest Regards Eli , Content Manager. RRESPeRATE