High blood pressure is a common cardiovascular condition that occurs when the pressure of blood against your artery walls becomes too high. High blood pressure--also called hypertension--can cause a number of problems, including an increased risk of heart disease and heart attack. Numerous medications help treat blood pressure and lower it to safe levels, but there are also natural methods that can help you treat your condition.
Step 1
Drink green tea daily. According to MotherNature.com, a Japanese neurologist named Yoshikazu Sato found that drinking green tea can lower high blood pressure. The frequent consumption of green tea in Japanese culture may contribute to the relatively low rate of high blood pressure in Japanese citizens as compared to United States citizens. Incorporating anywhere from 3 up to 10 cups of green tea into your daily diet is advisable, according to Prevention.com.
Step 2
Replace salt with ground kelp and garlic as seasonings. Salt is one of the main foods that can cause high blood pressure, and eating a low-sodium diet is always part of a doctor's recommended lifestyle changes to treat high blood pressure. While kelp does contain some salt, it is minimal compared to the amount generally consumed through salt seasoning.
Step 3
Take valerian, skullcap, lemon balm, linden and motherwort regularly. All of these herbs are known to reduce tension and stress, according to MotherNature.com. Reducing overall stress helps reduce high blood pressure. Consult your doctor when taking these herbal remedies, particularly if mixing with other herbs or prescription medications. All of these products can be found in capsule, powder and dried form, and some can also be found as tinctures. These dried herbs can also be steeped in water to make tea.
Step 4
Take taurine, an amino acid believed to treat hypertension by regulating your nervous system's activity that can otherwise elevate blood pressure levels. Taurine supplements can be found at diet and supplemental health stores. Follow the directions on the supplement's packaging when taking taurine to avoid consuming dangerous amounts.
Things You'll Need
- Green tea
- Water
- Kelp
- Garlic
- Taurine
