7 medicinal herbs and spices that help lower blood pressure
by Aurora Geib
Natural News
April 26, 2012
(NaturalNews) High blood pressure is an epidemic that is currently sweeping across America. The fast lifestyle of fast food, soda and stress is starting to catch up on the average American, so much so that an estimated one in every three Americans has high blood pressure. This puts them at risk of heart disease, stroke and even kidney disease. Moreover, this condition is costing the country 93.5 billion dollars in health care services.
Putting too much faith in the medical establishment to find a cure for your high blood pressure may no longer be advisable in the least. The number of prescription drugs on the market and the cascade of variations suggest that a cure for blood pressure is not in the offing anytime soon.
Despite all the consequences associated with high blood pressure, it is still a condition that is preventable and easily managed. Observing a healthy balanced diet and enjoying an active, healthy lifestyle can help avoid the risk of high blood pressure as well as reduce one that is already elevated.
High blood pressure – A package of woe
There is no one identifiable cause for high blood pressure. A combination of factors like stress, alcohol, smoking, weight and lack of physical activity seem to have to come together to produce this problem, which is further compounded by family history and age.
Although it is a condition that if left unattended could gravitate to something worse, high blood pressure is not a disease. Taking proactive measures in preventing heart diseases, stroke and even kidney disease by managing your blood pressure may be the best decision you can make today.
While the idea of drug-free high blood pressure management through the use of herbs and spices has slowly been gaining ground, it is still treated with skepticism by the medical establishment. The reliance on prescription drugs, however, has not in any way shown that high blood pressure could be cured through this manner. There are still reports by patients who are currently using drugs to manage their high blood pressure that their condition has not shown any improvement, nor their quality of life. Instead, they have to deal with side effects and drugs that are expensive to maintain.
Spice up your life
In a published study featured in the Journal of Medicine, it was revealed that common spices can protect from heart disease and the deterioration brought about by aging. In the said study, researchers discovered a connection between the phenol content of certain herbs and spices and their capacity to prevent glycation and formation of AGE compounds that are responsible for premature aging and heart disease.
As a way to manage your blood pressure, herbs and spices are a fantastic way to increase the medicinal value of your food. Below are some herbs and spices you may have been enjoying with no idea as to their value:
1. Garlic – Garlic contains allicin, a substance which has antibacterial, antioxidant, lipid lowering and anti-hypertension properties. In a pilot study made at Clinical Research Center of New Orleans on whether garlic could lower blood pressure, nine patients with severe hypertension were given a garlic preparation containing 1.3 % allicin. Sitting blood pressure fell with a significant decrease in diastolic blood pressure only five to 14 hours after the dose. Moreover, it was proven in a 2009 study that fresh garlic has more potent cardio-protective properties than processed garlic.
2. Cinnamon – Cinnamon not only prevents heart disease, it can also prevent diabetes. The Center for Applied Health Sciences in Ohio conducted a study of 22 subjects, half of which were given a 250mg of water soluble cinnamon daily while the other half were given placebo. It was discovered that those who drank cinnamon had a 13 to 23 percent increase in antioxidants connected with lowering blood sugar levels.
3. Onions – Onions contain quercetin, an antioxidant flavonol found to prevent heart disease and stroke. In a research study published in the Journal of Nutrition, subjects with hypertension experienced a decrease in their blood pressure by 7mmHg systolic and 5 mmHg diastolic as opposed to those who were taking placebo.
4. Olives – This herb is a significant part of the Mediterranean diet, recognized to be one of the healthiest in the world. Oil made from olives has been found to reduce blood pressure. In a study conducted on the importance of olive oil, Dr. L. Aldo Ferrara, Associate Professor at the Frederico II University of Naples in Italy discovered that the daily use of 40 grams of olive oil reduced the dosage of blood pressure medication in hypertensive patients by about 50 percent. Polyphenols in extra-virgin olive oil was credited for the significant reduction of blood pressure.
5. Oregano – This herb contains the compound carvacrol which has been proven to be effective against blood pressure. In a study conducted on animal subjects, by researchers from Eskisehir Osmangazi University in Turkey, carvacrol was found to reduce heart rate, mean arterial pressure as well as the systolic and diastolic blood pressures.
6. Hawthorn – This herb has been traditionally used to treat high blood pressure. In one study conducted in Reading, UK, 79 type-2 diabetic patients were randomized to receive 1200 mg of hawthorn extract while another group received medication for high blood pressure. Results revealed that patients taking hawthorn by the end of the 16th week showed a reduction in their mean diastolic pressure.
7. Cardamom– In one study published in the Indian Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics, 20 subjects newly diagnosed with primary hypertension were administered 3 g of cardamom powder. After the end of the 3 months, all the subjects experienced feelings of well-being without any side effects. Moreover, the study was able to demonstrate that blood pressure was effectively reduced. It also improved antioxidant status while breaking down blood clots without significantly altering blood lipids and fibrinogen levels.
Taking advantage of the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of spices and herbs is an excellent way to boost your body’s health. Herbs have low calorie content, increase the medicinal value of your food and allow you to use natural forms of lowering blood pressure. Mix them up with your soups, salads, fish and meat and vegetable dishes. It’s a healthier and cheaper alternative to keeping bottles of prescription drugs and synthetic supplements.
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Electroshock therapy still used in USA – boy tortured with 31 shocks over 7 hours, strapped to table [video]
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
Natural News
April 24, 2012
Shocking footage of the “treatment” of a buy with electroshock therapy that amounts to pure torture. This is from the Rotenberg Center. This video was covered up for 8 years and finally a judge forced the footage to be released.
Scientific Proof of Telepathy [video]
YouTube – ravenise00
April 19, 2012
In science there is a documented phenomenon called “The Multiples Effect.” Now the phenomenon of multiples was cataloged as having occurred 148 times by 1922. Now what is multiples? Multiples refers to different scientists who are isolated from each-other who are not reading about each-others work independently coming up with exactly the same discoveries at almost exactly the same time.
I’m just going to give you a few examples. Calculus was discovered independently by more than one scientist at a time. The theory of evolution, it wasn’t just Darwin there were other scientists working on it at the same time. Decimal fractions. The discovery of the oxygen molecule. The discovery of color photography. The discovery of logarithms. The discovery of sunspots in the 1600’s. The discovery of the law of conservation of energy. Six different people simultaneously invented the thermometer, each of whom thinking that they discovered it themselves and that they deserve the credit for it. 9 different people independently discovered the telescope at the same time and all wanted to be credited with the discovery. Multiple individuals invented the typewriter at the same time and five different people invited the steamboat at the same time. So what I am telling you is that as we are working at these problems, as our mind is trying to solve something and we start to have new insights its as if those insights are actually creating an informational field… a code that goes into this global mind that we’re all sharing and other people can access that information directly.”
David Willcock – August 06, 2011
“The Source Field Investigations.” [1]
“Actually, I believe the geomagnetic field of the earth contains a holographic record of everything that has ever happened within the scope of the field. This could help explain why human beings evolved into being in multiple locations around the globe simultaneously. This is why monkeys have been known to learn how to use a tool on different islands simultaneously without any help. This is why the same or similar myths arose in different cultures of the world who had no contact with each other. This is also, I believe, where the idea of reincarnation comes from. When people are consciously aware of past lives, they are tapping into the holographic source. This can even explain the origins of ghosts.”
Tyler Vincent – January 14, 2011
Watch the entire length of these incredible programs:
[1] David Wilcock; The Source Field Investigations — Full Video![/b]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=FLSj4rq-GcKEGkO-l1ZmdCWg&v=nR-klTa1y54…
[2] Michael Persinger on No More Secrets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l6VPpDublg
Economy: Dutch Govt Collapses + Harper: Israeli Drones to Target Canadian Students [video]
YouTube – ravenise00
April 24, 2012
Forget about Al Qaeda whoever they are, forget about racial discord, forget about Zimmerman and all the rest of that stuff, the biggest threat to your life is not Osama Bin dead for a while, the biggest threat to your life is not the Arab Muslims… the biggest threat to and danger to your life is right here on main-street USA and it is called the Federal Reserve system and its member banks and until they go and their equivilance in Europe are brought down we will remain slaves to the money addicts. There are riots in Canada because as part of their austerity program to keep the Jew bankers happy they are cutting back on taxpayer funding for higher education. Meanwhile the government of Canada is now starting to buy drones in Israel to deploy all across Canada to make sure that you are being properly obedient as they loot your nation to keep Israel funded, to make sure you don’t stand up to fight back when your children get sent off to die in Israel’s wars.
Michael Rivero of http://www.whatreallyhappened.com
Watch entire 2012-04-24 Broadcast here: http://www.justin.tv/michaelrivero/b/315941138
Canadian MPs & Senators’ EMAIL ADDRESSES
http://www.cannsave.org/email.htm
EMF Testimony In Congress [video]
by Kathryn A. Augustyn
Morgellons Research Group
February 28, 2012
Scientist testimony to congress ~ over 10 years ago on EMF (cell phones & towers):
Mutated Dandelions in Schoolyard Dearborn MI 4.23.2012 [video]
YouTube – ichicax4
April 23, 2012
Third time I’ve looked for mutations in a week, and found them. Since posting 1st vid I have had numerous comments, emails, and photos sent to me about mutations occurring in Canada, the US & Europe found in the past week, some from last summer. And not just in dandelions, but in other flowers, fruits, vegetables, and vegetation.
I used Roundup and other weed control measures for 17 years in my yard and never saw anything like this occurring. What is different now? FUKUSHIMA…
I would suggest fellow youtubers check the playgrounds and schooloyards near you, regardless of where this is coming from the source needs to be identified. This is the EPA’s job, not ours.
We talked about this on Nuked Radio last week, and will continue to do so…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cG8DoUWpGFs
Infected PCs may lose Internet in July
by Lolita C. Baldor
Associated Press
April 21, 2012
For computer users, a few mouse clicks could mean the difference between staying online and losing Internet connections this summer.
Unknown to most of them, their problem began when international hackers ran an online advertising scam to take control of infected computers around the world. In a highly unusual response, the FBI set up a safety net months ago using government computers to prevent Internet disruptions for those infected users. But that system is to be shut down.
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[hat tip: Infowars]
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