Reverse and prevent high blood pressure naturally [infographic]

High blood pressure, aka hypertension, can be caused by age, weight, chronic stress, sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, smoking, toxic body burden, thyroid disorders, genetics, or other issues. Usually though, hypertension is caused a combination of factors that relate to cardiovascular health, so it can be difficult to pinpoint.

To control hypertension, lifestyle changes can go a long way. But our modern lives are not exactly set up to promote optimum health. Most people work long hours at sedentary jobs and then go to restaurants and grocery stores where healthy food options are few and far between. These and other factors can make make fighting hypertension an uphill battle. But don’t give up!

Working with an experienced integrative health provider can help sort through these issues. Each dietary, lifestyle or other adjustment may only make a modest impact, but that’s okay – small improvements add up to big health gains.

Did you know that if you reduce your blood pressure by 5 to 6 points, you can cut your risk of stroke by 40% and heart disease by 15%?

But the important thing to remember is that we’re not making changes simply to combat hypertension. Rather, we are adopting these approaches to benefit overall health and long term vitality. In other words, a nutrient-dense diet and targeted supplements, together with exercise and a healthy stress reduction program, offers numerous life-long benefits. In the process, we can also reduce the health risks posed by elevated blood pressure.

For more information on naturally controlling your blood pressure, check out the articles listed below.

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