High blood pressure is referred to as the silent killer because very often there are no symptoms associated with the disorder. Severe high blood pressure, also called malignant hypertension, can cause hemorrhages of small blood vessels, headaches, vomiting, visual impairment, blindness, convulsions, paralysis, and coma. However, even mild to moderately high blood pressure is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
 

High blood pressure is a chronic degenerative disease caused by incorrect living habits, eating, and attitude towards life. It is the most common cardiovascular disease in the United States. It can lead to stroke, heart attack, kidney damage, pancreatic damage, and eye disease.

Hypertension occurs when cholesterol, plaque and toxins deposit in the walls of the arteries. They harden and constrict the blood vessels compressing the blood into a smaller volume thereby raising blood pressure.

The major cause is toxic blood and colon. High meat and fat diet, with little fiber collects on the colon wall and creates autointoxication in the blood. Excess salt can cause water retention and put extra pressure on the veins. Being overweight and lack of exercise can contribute to its symptoms. Stress is also a factor. Heavy metals in the blood can also increase blood pressure.

Arteriosclerosis or atherosclerosis are common precursors of hypertension, high blood pressure. In addition to arteriosclerosis, hypertension is often precipitated by cigarette smoking, stress, obesity, excessive use of stimulants such as coffee or black tea, drug abuse, high sodium intake, and the use of contraceptives. Because too much water retention can exert pressure on the blood vessels, those who consume foods high in sodium are at a greater risk for high blood pressure.

An estimated 40 million Americans have high blood pressure. High blood pressure is often associated with coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis, kidney disorders, obesity, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and adrenal tumors.

A salt free diet is essential for lowering blood pressure. Lowering your salt intake is not good enough eliminate all salt from your diet. Read labels carefully and avoid those foods that have "soda" "sodium" or the symbol "NA" on the label.
Monosodium glutamate, a flavor enhancer, sodium saccharin a sweetener, sodium phosphates, emulsifiers, sodium caseinate, a thickener, and sodium nitrate, a preservative. These can all cause problems for the body systems. Salt is added to canned vegetables and canned fruits, and canned foods, frozen foods, ice cream, cheese, cereals, crackers, and baked goods.
Commercially prepared foods; certain dentifrice's and over-the-counter medications that contain ibuprofen, such as Advil, and Nuprin; diet soft drinks; foods with mold inhibitors, preservatives, and most sugar substitutes; meat tenderizers; softened water; and soy sauce. These products can cause the cells to swell and interfere with the effectiveness of diuretics used tin the treatment of high blood pressure.
 
The best way to control salt is to be an educated consumer. Look for the salt information of products. Stick to home cooking whenever possible. Eat fresh foods, vegetables and fruits.

FOODS TO EAT

Potatoes, lima beans, white and pinto beans, dried peas, dried apricots, apples, cantaloupe, grapefruit, prunes, cranberry, citrus fruits, watermelon, raisins, squash, beets, broccoli, garlic, eggplant, cabbage, asparagus, almonds, parsley, yams, bananas, carrots, celery and green leafy vegetables. The following juices; cranberry, citrus fruit, parsley, spinach, and watermelon. Include seeded foods like brown rice, buckwheat, millet and oats. Eat only skinless turkey or chicken and white fish only.  A high fiber diet and supplemental fiber are recommended. Oat bran is a good source of fiber. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.

FOODS TO AVOID

Meat, poultry, eggs, dairy products, all oils, even vegetable oil, cigarettes, cheeses, anchovies, avocados, chicken liver, chocolate, fava beans, pickled herring, sour cream, sherry and wine, yogurt. Bacon, corned beef, pork, sausage, and smoked or processed meats, gravies, and bouillons are prohibited. Do not take phenylalanine found in nutra sweet or L-tyrosine. Avoid antihistamines.Natural antihistamines is parsley. Take two tablespoons of flaxseed oil daily. A periodic cleansing fast can help detoxify the body. Detox 3-5 days per month. Walk 3-5 times per week. Be careful you do not over exert your self during sexual intercourse as it can be dangerous for the hypertensive patient.

HERBS

Garlic, Shitake mushrooms, reishi mushrooms, cayenne, chamomile, fennel, Hawthorne berries, parsley, and rosemary, Drink three cups of suma tea daily.
 
 

NUTRIENTS
 

Primrose, flaxseed, black currant, or olive oil take as directed these are
good for circulation and lowering blood pressure. Information and doses
were found in:

Prescription for Natural Healing by James F. Balch

The complete guide to Natural Healing by Tom Monte

The encyclopedia of Natural Remedies by Louise Tenny
 
 

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