How To Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

By: Dr. Alan Rosenthal

High blood pressure affects approximately 25% of adults in North America. Of these, 75% have only mildly elevated blood pressure, which lends itself to control through proven natural means.

High Risks

Patients with high blood pressure face serious risks for heart attack, stroke and severe kidney damage if left uncontrolled. Therefore, patients must impose appropriate measures to get their blood pressure into a normal and safe range.

Medication that reduces blood pressure can have serious adverse effects to other aspects of our health such as fatigue, dizziness, elevated cholesterol, male impotence or erectile dysfunction, liver and kidney disease, and much more. These are why a more natural approach is what more and more people prefer.

Positive Changes

Specific dietary practices, natural supplements, spinal adjustments (JMPT 1988;11:484-8) and lifestyle changes (exercise, quit smoking, weight loss) are proven strategies that can lower blood pressure. In fact, in cases of mild to moderate high blood pressure these changes have shown to eliminate the need for drugs or reduce the required dose substantially.

Natural and Lifestyle Modifications

Proven methods to lower blood pressure naturally include:

1. Chiropractic treatment.
   
2. Weight loss.
3. Endurance exercise – even a brisk walk for 45 minutes a day, four times a week can make a big difference.
4. Limit alcohol intake to one drink per day.
5. Reduce intake of salt and heavily salt-processed foods.
   
6. Eat at least five fruit and vegetable servings per day.
   
7. Eat fish three or more times per week.
   
8. Natural supplements i.e.: Coenzyme Q10, Hawthorn extract, flaxseed oil, Calcium-Magnesium.

With the aid of our nutritional analysis and wellness care, many people have gained life changing knowledge and have changed to a healthier life.

Optimal Health = Optimum Function

Whole Health Family Chiropractic in Thousand Oaks, California has a team of highly specialized health professionals that will help you reach your Health and Wellness goals. Chiropractic wellness care improves your body’s natural ability to heal and enhances your overall quality of life. Imagine living a healthy and holistic lifestyle free of asthma, low back pain, ear infections, menstrual pain, headaches, ADHD, and many others. Take the first step toward better living and contact us today at (805) 449-0061.

Dr. Alan Rosenthal also dedicates his time to health awareness and education within his community. He offers free lectures and workshops to businesses and organizations. If you would like to schedule Dr. Rosenthal to speak at your next event or to view his list of chiropractic lecture topics, please go to Free Lecture Topics.