A Matter of Heart~Blood Pressure
Updated: Jan 27, 2020
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is known as "The Silent Killer". Reason being, many people are not aware they have high blood pressure, and then suddenly, a massive heart attack results. Average, healthy blood pressure is 120/80 or less.
There are two numbers involved in a blood pressure reading:
* Systolic -The top number, measures blood pushing out of the heart, causing pressure on arterial walls.
* Diastolic- The bottom number, measures blood flowing toward the heart, in a more relaxed state.
➡AT RISK (for heart attack or stroke):140/90 and higher is known as Hypertension.
WHAT CAUSES BLOOD PRESSURE TO RUN HIGH?
IMPROPER WAYS OF CARING FOR YOUR OVERALL WELL BEING:
Stress & Anxiety.
Alcohol use: no more than 8 oz./1 cup a day.
Tobacco use: cigarettes, pipe, cigars, chew, snuff.
Deep-fried food intake: fast food, pastries, clams, fries, hot wings, onion rings, chicken fingers, doughboys, donuts.
High cholesterol foods: red meat, pork (ham, bacon, sausage), bologna, butter, hot dogs, dairy, fast food, deep-fried foods, bakery goods/sweets.
High sodium foods & MSG: deli meats, Chinese/take-out food, ham, bacon, sausage, chips, pickled foods, many packaged and canned goods.
Nitrites & Nitrates: found in many deli and cured types of meat.
Not enough water: dehydration causes blood vessels to constrict. Drink at least 6 cups a day.
Caffeine: overindulgence/addiction.
Not enough sleep: 6-8 hours a night is healthy.
Calcium Magnesium: a deficiency in diet.
Overweight
HOW CAN YOU HELP LOWER & SUPPORT BLOOD PRESSURE?
Release anxiety & relax: Sleep, take a bath, pray, meditate, journal, go for nature walks, have a plan for things such as finances & family responsibilities.
Drink calming tea: Skullcap, hops, lobelia, valerian, lavender, chamomile, passionflower, lemon balm.
Exercise & weight loss: Move your body daily, to get your rate up. Your heart is the hardest working muscle in your body!
Eat high potassium foods: Bananas, avocados, apricots, prunes, oranges, sweet potatoes, spinach, fennel, tomato, broccoli, squash.
Drink water: 6 cups or more a day.
Eat high magnesium foods: Bran cereals, brown rice, cashews, almonds, hazelnuts, spinach, dark cocoa, organic milk.
Eat more fruits & vegetables: At least 5 servings a day.
Eat or supplement with garlic.
Consume a healthy, high fiber breakfast, such as oatmeal with flaxseed.
Eat more fish and less red meat.
Supplements suggestions:
Lycopene (shown to lower blood pressure and risk of prostate cancer), Mega Lycopene -- 15 mg - 90 Softgels https://bit.ly/32NnaPr
Pine Bark (supports heart and skin health), Pycnogenol® French Maritime Pine Bark Extract -- 100 mg - 60 Vegetarian Caps https://bit.ly/31OlDHk
Omega 3’s + CoQ10 (improves circulation & healthy cholesterol), Ultimate Omega® plus CoQ10 -- 120 Softgels https://bit.ly/2JmOHzg
Garlic (natural blood thinner- DO NOT take if already on blood-thinning medications), Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract™ Blood Pressure Health Formula 109 -- 160 Capsules https://bit.ly/2pXHyyz
Calcium Magnesium (relaxes blood vessels. Some people who have high blood pressure are deficient in this mineral complex), Flora Floradix® Calcium-Magnesium Liquid -- 17 fl oz https://bit.ly/345h0Ku
Vitamin B3 (niacin- an excellent vasodilator), Solgar No-Flush Niacin -- 500 mg - 100 Vegetarian Capsules https://bit.ly/2JjM7tR
Hawthorn Berry (rich antioxidant for the heart), Christopher's Hawthorn Berry Heart Syrup -- 16 fl oz https://bit.ly/2qDrL8u
Topical Essential Oils Application: Apply these pure oils safely and slightly diluted with a carrier oil to the chest area (over your heart/cardiovascular system). Essential oils of Jasmine, Lavender, Ylang-ylang are calming. Cypress helps support circulation. You can also diffuse the oils for aromatherapy properties.
Try, doTERRA - Whisper Essential Oil Blend for Women (Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Cocoa; For Diffusion or Topical Use). Find at: https://amzn.to/34q84zH
SPIRITUAL ROOT: Chronic Fear, Stress, Worry & Anxiety
MEDITATION & AFFIRMATION: I breathe in peace. I exhale strife. I breathe in trust. I exhale worry. I breathe in faith. I exhale fear.
“Cast all your anxiety on him because He cares for you.” ~ 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)
In Grace,
Cara