High blood pressure (Hypertension) treatment can range from taking prescribed medication, to making lifestyle changes, to using Natural High Blood Pressure Cures.

High Blood Pressure is often referred to as the Silent Killer. Many people with high blood pressure will not exhibit any signs or symptoms. Some will even reach life-threatening levels before their condition is properly diagnosed. People with early-stage high blood pressure may experience dull headaches, dizzy spells or even nosebleeds, but these symptoms do not typically occur until their high blood pressure has reached an advanced stage. The problem is that uncontrolled high blood pressure increases your risk of experiencing serious health problems such as heart attacks and strokes.

The two types of high blood pressure are Primary essential hypertension and Secondary hypertension.

Primary essential hypertension usually does not have a definable root cause and tends to develop gradually over a period of time.

Secondary hypertension usually has a definable underlying cause such as drug use, tumors, and kidney problems. This condition tends to appear suddenly.

High blood pressure has many risk factors. Some of these risk factors some are controllable such as weight and diet while others are not such as family history, age and race. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to Aneurysms, Damage to your arteries, Kidneys and your Heart.

Lifestyle changes can help you control and prevent high blood pressure. Even if you are presently taking blood pressure medication, there are many Natural High Blood Pressure Cures available. Below are things that you can do to improve and or control your high blood pressure.

1. Lose Weight If you are overweight, ask your doctor to recommend a weight loss program. Just by losing 5 pounds you could possibly lower your blood pressure and could add years to your life.

2. Exercise The standard treatment for hypertension is to start some form of aerobic exercise program. Activities such as brisk walking or riding a bicycle will reap health benefits. Exercise four to five times per week for at least 30 minutes a day. Yes, I realize this activity will require discipline on your part, but studies show that individuals even with moderate hypertension can lower their blood pressure up to 8 points by exercising. Another added benefit of regular exercise is reduced stress.

3. Stop Smoking Studies have shown that the adrenal glands are affected by nicotine which in turn causes your blood pressure to increase. Tobacco also speeds up the process of the hardening of the arteries.

4. Limit alcohol consumptionAlcohol can raise your blood pressure. If you choose to drink, please do it in moderation.

5. Eat healthier Your diet is the most important factor to lowering your blood pressure. A diet that is low in fiber can elevate your blood pressure. Eating several servings of high fiber fruits and vegetables along with whole grains and low-fat dairy foods each day can really improve your blood pressure. You need to reduce the amount of “Red Meat” you consume daily. Also, try to consume less saturated fat and total fat and add plenty of potassium. 

6. Decreased Salt Limiting your salt consumption will have a dramatic effect on your blood pressure. Experts recommend that your consumption of sodium be less than 1500 milligrams per day. You should also pay attention to the amount of salt that is in processed foods, such as canned soups or frozen dinners. Studies have shown that about 30 to 40 percent of people are “salt-sensitive”. To find out if you are among the 30 to 40 percent, try greatly reducing your sodium intake for two or three weeks. During this period monitor your blood pressure to see if the decrease of salt has made a difference. If you discover that salt has adversely affected your blood pressure, stay on your low-sodium diet.

7. Potassium   Increase your potassium intake. Studies have show that there is a relationship between high-sodium and low potassium in diets. One of the most important nutrients in combating high blood pressure is potassium. To increase your potassium intake, you might modify your diet to include bananas (potassium), pears, peppers, potatoes, eggplants and tomatoes. In lieu of these items, you might consider taking a potassium supplements. This is especially helpful if you are a diabetic and need to control your blood sugar levels. A Duke Research has shown that by getting 4,700 milligrams of potassium daily you could potentially reduce your blood pressure by as much as 20 points.

8. Manage Your Stress   It is crucial to reduce stress in order to control blood pressure. Even the smallest amount of stress will elevate your blood pressure. Practice techniques such as muscle relaxation and deep breathing. Meditation is another way to reduce stress. Your plan is to find a secluded place where there are no distractions or noise, then close your eyes and think about lovely and pleasant things for ten minutes. As you engage in this activity your blood pressure will begin to lower itself. Also helpful in reducing blood pressure is to get plenty of sleep.

9. Monitor Your Blood Pressure at Home   Blood pressure monitoring at home can help you keep closer tabs on your blood pressure, determine if your medication is working, and alert you and your doctor of potential complications. You can also check your blood pressure at various drug stores such as Wal-Mart, Walgreens or CVS Pharmacy. Please keep in mind, that these machines may not get calibrated very often and could give you a false or incorrect reading.

10. Consume Dark Chocolate   A study headed by Dr. Dirk Taubert of University Hospital of Cologne, found that dark chocolate reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Systolic blood pressure was reduced by 2.9 units and diastolic and blood pressure was reduced by 1.9 units. Taubert said "Our study provides sufficient evidence to recommend low amounts of dark chocolate as an addition to a healthy diet." This study that was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association indicates that a daily dose of dark chocolate can help reduce blood pressure. Please limit your intake to only a few ounces a day. Conversely, milk chocolate and white chocolate were not found to provide any benefit in reducing blood pressure levels.

11. Celery   It has been found that celery contains a chemical that lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels. No more than four stalks a day is recommended since celery is also high in sodium.

12. Garlic   Studies also have shown thatGarlic significantly reduces blood pressure. Garlic has been found to reduce cholesterol. Eating garlic can cause your breath to be offensive, so you might consider taking a garlic supplement. Garlic supplements are available at most health food stores.

13. Magnesium Supplements   Magnesium is another very important nutrient in the control of high blood pressure. For those who suffer with high blood pressure, health experts recommend 400 milligrams daily. There seems to be a relationship between Calcium and Magnesiumsupplements. Calcium and Magnesium seem towork together to reduce blood pressure for some people although medical science does not know exactly why. Those experts recommend taking these supplements for about two months while at the same timemonitoring your blood pressure. After two months, continue taking these supplements if they have reduced your blood pressure.

14. Calcium Supplements   Calcium is another recommended nutrient for the reduction of high blood pressure. Calcium tends to prevent blood clots. Sorry to say, but most adults today are not even aware that they are calcium deficient. Foods like broccoli and spinach are good sources of calcium. Experts recommend 1,250 milligrams of calcium per day.