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There is a strong history of heart problems in my family and an ounce of prevention...
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There is in mine as well. The heart related incidents offer no chance for recovery, I've lost my mother at 42, my grandmother at 52, and an uncle at 37.
Needless to say I'm 34, I have three children and I really don't want to leave them orphans. So I read..... and here's what I've found.
Hypertension or High Blood Pressure - Nutrition, Herbs, Supplements - cardiologychannel
Eat whole, fresh, unrefined, and unprocessed foods. Include fruits, vegetables, garlic, onion, whole grains, soy, beans, seeds, nuts, olive oil, and cold-water fish (salmon, tuna, sardines, halibut, and mackerel).
Low sodium-high potassium diet. Most people are aware that reducing sodium (salt) intake can help reduce blood pressure. However, that may not be the whole picture.
Restricting sodium intake to lower blood pressure appears to work better if accompanied by increasing potassium intake. Keep in mind that reducing sodium intake involves more than not using a salt shaker, but also reading processed and prepared food labels for the sodium content.
Avoid salt, sugar, dairy products, refined foods, fried foods, junk foods, and caffeine.
Eliminate food sensitivities. Use an elimination and challenge diet to determine food sensitivities.
Drink 50% of your body weight in ounces of water daily (e.g., if you weigh 150 lbs, drink 75 oz of water daily).
Supplements
Supplements are intended to provide nutritional support. Because a supplement or a recommended dose may not be appropriate for all persons, a physician (i.e., a licensed naturopathic physician or holistic MD or DO) should be consulted before using any product. Recommended doses follow:
Calcium—Take 800-1500 mg daily.
Vitamin C—Take 1000 mg daily.
Coenzyme Q10—Take 50 mg two times daily.
Flaxseed meal—Grind 2–4 tablespoons daily. Flaxseed meal is a better choice due to its fiber, lignan, and vitamin content, but flaxseed oil (1 tbsp daily) can be substituted.
