Preventing Hypertension in Men

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Obviously, blood pressure control is key in preventing heart disease. All the usual suspects should be mentioned in controlling blood pressure–exercise, weight control, diet, smoking, and alcohol. While smoking is not a cause of hypertension, it is a contributing factor. Smoking does not cause heart disease, but it does it lead to pathogenic changes that lead to heart disease. We know there is a definite link between smoking and heart disease, thus the combination of smoking and high blood pressure increases the risk of developing a heart attack.

Being overweight is another cause of hypertension. High salt intake increases this condition as well. It is important to find an appropriate diet regimen and exercise program to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle. While there may be a connection between weight and hypertension, research reveals people who are at their ideal weight have less tendency to develop hypertension than those who are overweight. Indigestion puts more pressure on the heart, so it’s also important to eat a diet that doesn’t irritate the digestive system.

Type A personalities may be more prone to hypertension than others. Stress is evident in our lives every day; but the key is to not let it take over your life. While we all work hard and try to live comfortably, the pressure to succeed rapidly is taking its toll, physically, emotionally and mentally. It is also a contributing factor to hypertension. If you have a highly stressed job, or find that you cannot fill the demands placed upon you – find another job that is not so stressful. If this is not an option; use meditation to maintain an inner balance. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Your health is more important than the job.

Try not to drink alcohol in excessive amounts. Alcohol increases blood pressure and if you are taking medication; the two can cause severe side effects. Recently, however, an eminent heart surgeon suggested that a glass of red wine a day is preferred for a healthy heart. The debate continues, and while it does, it seems that wine instead of other alcoholic beverages may yield the best results.

Exercise and a good nutritional diet can work wonders, not only in reducing weight but cleansing your body of all of the toxins, as well as purifying your blood. Another alternative, of course, is herbs.

Hawthorne is an herb which will specifically relax the blood vessels and lower the blood pressure in your body. This herb is quite useful for people who are under a lot of stress, and it’s great for strengthening and regulating the heart too.

Cayenne is one of the best herbs to use for regulating blood pressure. Since it regulates, it’s useful for anyone with high or low blood pressure problems. Cayenne also helps tone the entire circulatory system too though. It feeds the cell structures of veins, arteries, and capillaries so they’ll begin to be more elastic again.

Garlic another excellent herb to use for balancing and regulating your blood pressure levels. Garlic is a well-known antibotic, but it has other properties as well. Garlic is anti-microbial, anti-spasmodic, cholagogue, diaphoretic, and tonic. Using this her as a food or in a formula will support other system which may have minor weaknesses, freeing the body to put more energy into healing the bigger problem.

All of these herbs can help your body fight common illnesses and infections while also helping to keep your blood pressure at more safe, healthy levels. These qualities are more important for people with hypertension though, because they often tend to have other problems such as diabetes and arteriosclerosis.

Resources:

This Is Not Your Father’s Body
The Midlife Health Guide For Men