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Uncontrolled Hypertension Can Mess With Your Mind

Posted: Friday, November 06, 2009

by Vickey Boatright
http://www.freechurchaccounting.com

New research shows that uncontrolled hypertension gives people a greater chance of sharp declines in cognitive functions such as awareness, perception, reasoning, memory, and speech.

Uncontrolled hypertension can also lead to cardiovascular diseases and worsen vascular dementia.

Hypertension signs and symptoms can include:

Headaches
Shortness of breath
Chest pains

However, some people never experience any of these hypertension symptoms. That is why the best way you tell if you have hypertension is by measuring your blood pressure. Hypertension is defined as 140/90 and higher.

If you are experiencing any of these hypertension symptoms or have a high blood pressure reading, go see a doctor! I am all for natural remedies BUT when it comes to hypertension it is best to see a doctor first.

If your blood pressure reading is not real high, they are probably going to try diet and exercise first anyway. If you have to go directly on to medication as I did...then go ahead and take the medication and start utilizing natural remedies too ( with your doctor's approval !) to get it back under control.

There are several natural ways to control hypertension. Do then all!

Lose weight if you are overweight
Stop smoking
Limit your alcohol intake
Increase your physical activity (30 to 45 minutes of exercise 4 to 6 days per week)
Eat a balanced diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, grains, and low-fat or non-fat dairy products
Reduce salt intake
Reduce amount of saturated fats and cholesterol in your diet
Get your blood pressure checked often!

With your doctor's permission...here are some natural remedies I take:

GARLIC: The best home remedy you can take for high and low pressure alike! Can take in capsules or just eat plenty of fresh raw garlic, which acts as a tonic to the circulatory system and maintains its health. Tends to normalize blood pressure to the level it should be. (Note: Do not take if you are on blood thinning medication without consulting your doctor first. Garlic is a natural blood thinner)
GRAPE JUICE: Studies show drinking the juice regularly may help lower blood pressure. (I don't know if this really help lower my blood pressure or not but I love it so it is a remedy I enjoy talking everyday!)
HAWTHORN BERRIES: Strengthens the heart. Lowers blood pressure. Relaxes arteries. Take capsules according to directions on container. Make a tea of the flowering tops or a decoction of the berries. Tincture recipe- Hawthorn Brandy:

Pick the flowering shoots (with flowers and leaves)-(see last picture on this page), wash, dry, and pack into a large jar, Cover with brandy and leave in a cool place for 2 weeks. Strain off the liquid, bottle, and label. Dose: 2 tablespoons daily).

I am now completely off my high blood pressure pills, but it was something I did slowly and with the aid of my doctor.

I cannot stress how dangerous uncontrolled hypertension can be...so again...see a doctor first and then start working on naturally controlling your high blood pressure. It can be done and it is so worth the effort!

For more natural rememdies for hypertension, see this site www.naturalremediesforbetterhealth.com.

Vickey Boatright is a nonprofit fund accountant, church financial adviser, and editor of the websites: http://www.freechurchaccounting.com a resource for free financial spreadsheets, an internal audit checklist, church budgets, an annual contribution statement example, etc. and http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com a resource for free "for-profit spreadsheets, basic accounting concepts, and small business information.

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