Complimentary treatment for hypertension?

Question

I have recently been diagnosed with hypertension. I look after myself, run regularly and have completed four marathons. I'm not keen on the medication I've been prescribed and was wondering if anyone could suggest any herbal remedies.

Answer 1

Here are some natural supplements that have proven to be very beneficial.

GLA Complex: reduces work demand on heart; increases HDL; improves liver metabolism of fats; increase flow rate in small blood vessels

CoQHeart: Enzyme Q10 - regulates circulatory system

Garlic: dilates small blood vessels; prevents clotting; dissolves fatty deposits

Optiflora: anti-strees: detoxifies neurotoxins for a healthier nervous system; helps normalize blood lipids

Herbal Laxative: provides from proper elimination of fats before they are reabsorbed

Lecithin: emulsifies blood fats, improves liver function; lower blood pressure

Alfalfa Complex: strengthens the kidneys which make a hormone that regulates blood pressure; natural diuretic

Calcium/Magnesium: a deficiency in calcium has been linked to high blood pressure

Vitamin E + Selenium: improves heart function

Hope this is helpful. If you would like to find what brand is recommended, feel free to contact me.

Answer 2

There is no effective herbal treatment for ADHD. All the herbal and alternative 'remedies' have been tested for effectiveness and the results are dismal. The only treatment that is proven effective, like it or not, which may be hard because there is a trend in society to be dismissive about Big Pharma, are the pharmaceutical medications such as methylphenidate, atomoxetine and dexamphetamine. This has to do with 'effect sizes'. The higher the number, the greater the effect. The number is between 0 and 1. The effect size for the stimulantia are 0.9, about as high as you can get for any type of medication. The number for omega 3 and 6 for example is only 0.16. The effect size voor cognitive training is 0.24, neurofeedback 0.29, behavioral therapy 0.02. The positive stories from people are no guarantee or prove some alternative approach works. But in some individuals, some approach might work, but it might not help you. These are all anecdotes and you have to be careful because some people will have a tendency to exaggerate the success if only out of the dislike of 'Big Pharma'. Mind you that ADHD is not a 'new' syndrome. And that stimulantia have been given to people with ADHD for many decades, I think they started at around 1940 with that. Also note that there is hardly any medication that has been so studied as methylphenidate. Over 30,000 studies have been done on ADHD medication. So there is no reason to be anti-medication. Even so, for some people these medications will not work, if so, by all means try an alternative. But if you take yourself seriously as a person entitled to have a good life, do not fail to try these medications in a proper way, guided by a good specialist on ADHD, if available.

Answer 3

Heart Tension Formula by Mountain Peak Nutritionals. Contains Rauwolfia, Hawthorn, Viscum Album (Misteltoe), Allim Sativa (garlic extract), Coleus Forskohili, Magnesium, Potassium and Vitamin C. I would see a naturopathic doc before taking it, tho'.

Answer 4

Yes take the herb "Hibiscus" it is used to normalize BP. Very much used in North Africa. It comes in teabags also. Try an Arabic store in your area. Its other name is Carcade. A lot of this is from the Sudan.
Also look into breathing exercises to relieve stress and tension. I believe that may be taught in yoga.

Answer 5

check this supplement for help treating hypertension:

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Answer 6

HYPERTENSION WILL LED TO OTHER COMPLICATION. DO NOT DISCONTINUE YOUR MEDS WITHOUT CONSULTING FIRST WITH YOUR DOCTOR.

Answer 7

garlic,