So much is said about high blood pressure and the potentially disastrous health consequences if left untreated (heart attack, stroke, blindness, and all sorts of other scary health concerns) that almost everyone over the age of thirty knows at least something about it.
In fact, that is why I write so extensively about this condition and the fact that it is so very treatable.
We are all told things to avoid such as high sodium foods, processed foods, fast food, red meat, alcohol, caffeine, nicotine and tobacco.
What not everyone knows is why we should do this. The fact is that these types of foods all contain some sort of toxin which can affect one’s health – high blood pressure being the topic of today’s article.
Sodium and caffeine are not inherently poisonous but can elevate blood pressure. This is especially true of people who have a family history or other issues such as obesity that already increases their risk for hypertension
Many processed foods and fast foods contain high amounts of trans fats, sodium and cholesterol. Be wary of certain “diet” foods as they sometimes replace sugar with chemicals high in sodium and are oftentimes not lower in fat.
Red meats, even those not processed or cured can be cause for alarm because you are basically eating whatever toxin the animal ate before it became your meal.
Alcohol and nicotine/tobacco, while not foods are things people tend to ingest or breathe in and in many cases, to excess. While I don’t see a problem with moderate alcohol consumption, research has indicated there is no safe cigarette. Keep in mind that these are by definition poisons to our bodies.
Also in the toxins category are medications, both over the counter and prescription. These can raise blood pressure so it’s extremely important to let your doctor know if you have any history of hypertension.
As if that weren’t bad enough, new research on animals has shown that when exposed to daily air pollutants (much lower levels than seen in many developing countries and parts of the U.S.), even short term, blood pressure was raised as much as 25%.
While we can carpool and recycle (yes, I’m a big believer!), we can’t control what goes on globally. Likewise, a hyperbaric chamber isn’t something we can budget for either.
I highly recommend my High Blood Pressure program to anyone who suffers from hypertension. It’s all natural breathing and relaxation exercises have shown amazing results and it’s something you can do regardless of the environment to help reduce your blood pressure.
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