High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

 

SYMPTOMS—Sometimes there are no symptoms; but, if they occur, they may include headache, difficulty in breathing, headaches, low energy, indisposition, blurred vision, weight gain, rapid pulse, or a feeling of dizziness. Most men suffer from impotency and/or quick ejaculation due to hypertension.

 

Hypertension is called the "silent killer" because it often reveals few symptoms.

 

 

What is High blood pressure? High blood pressure is the pressure of blood flowing through the arteries at a higher rate than it should be, and that pressure consistently remains higher.

 

A blood pressure gauge (sphygmomanometer) registers two readings: The first and higher one is the systolic; the second and lower one is the diastolic. The diastolic pressure occurs just before the heart beats, and is less important for determining blood pressure. But the systolic pressure reveals the pressure built up as the heart pumps blood out of the heart into the aorta (and thence through the arteries). High systolic pressure indicates that the cell walls are hardened and/or plaques are forming in the arteries, which are narrowing the passageways.

 

Average normal systolic blood pressure in an adult varies between 120 and 150 millimeters of mercury, and tends to increase with age. The arteries of older people tend to harden and thicken with age, and this produces the higher readings in later life.

 

The age, in relation to the figures, tells a lot: Systolic readings of 140-150 at 65 to 80 years of age may not be considered high;

but, occurring in a man of 30, it points to a definite problem which needs attention.

 

Normal blood pressure readings for adults vary from 110/70 to 140/90 while readings of 140/90 to 160/90 or 160/95 indicate borderline hypertension. Any reading over 180/115 is far too elevated.

 

 

Causes-- The hardening and clogging produces changes in the arteries, which produce hypertension, and are caused by emotional stress, pork, beef, overeating, and heredity. Tobacco is another cause of hypertension, as is the taking of oral contraceptives (the pill). Drinking coffee or tea, drug abuse, and high inorganic sodium intake are other causes. Certain type of pharmaceutical prescription drugs causes high blood pressure, especially STEROIDS! All kidney disease is accompanied by high blood pressure. Heavy snorers are more likely to have high blood pressure than silent sleepers.

 

 

Why are African-Americans more likely to have hypertension than White Americans?

I have noticed this statistic before I became a healer. As a black woman I was raised on the typical African-American diet. Pork chops, Ham, Bar-B-Q Ribs, Fried Chicken, Hot Wings smothered in hot sauce, Collard Greens with fat back (more pork), Mashed Potatoes with home made gravy (pork grease or the grease from the cooked meat of that day, onions, white flour, black pepper, iodized salt and water), with overcooked vegetables. Of course we would wash it down with RED KOOL-AID which was practically filled with 2 pounds of sugar. Oh! Let me not forget desert! Red Velvet Cake, Sweet Potato Pie, home made Pound Cake, and banana puddin’ just to name a few was always offered as finishers. Raw fruits and vegetables was not the normal meal offered to us on a daily bases. I also recall drinking more sodas (Pepsi and Dr Pepper) than drinking water. This is an example of what I ate on a daily basis.

 

If you were to calculate the sodium, fat, and chemicals we as blacks ate on a daily bases………….you too would see why we are more likely to have high blood pressure than whites. I know for a fact that if our people would eliminate pork completely out of their diet and replace all drinks with distilled water, they would lower their blood pressure dramatically.

 

 

THERAPY—     

 

• Habitual overeating, even of good food, will lead to hypertension. A person does not tend to overeat on healthfully prepared natural foods.

 

• Excessive protein food, sweets, rich pastry, and desserts must be omitted; but the reduction of all foods is especially important.

 

• Do not use salt; this is essential for lowering blood pressure. Read the labels: Many foods contain sodium. Look for "salt," "sodium," "soda," or "Na" on the label. Also avoid MSG (monosodium glutamate), baking soda, saccharin, soy sauce, diet soft drinks, preservatives, meat tenderizers, and softened water. You can use spike, kelp, Bragg’s liquid Aminos, and Sea Salt.

 

• Only drink distilled water.

 

• Eliminate all dairy products, for they are high in sodium.

 

• Do not use processed meats or canned vegetables. Especially tuna and spam!

 

• Stress, fear, anger, and pain increases blood pressure. Adequate daily outdoor exercise(walking, bicycling, etc) helps reduce the effects of stress.

 

• Eat a high-fiber diet. Include oat bran; it appears to be the very best type for the purposes you have in mind.

 

• For essential oil, take 2 tbsp. flaxseed oil daily. This is also good for lowering cholesterol.

 

• Use no animal fat of any kind; it is best to avoid meat, since there is so much of it in meat. If you have to eat meat, eat non-scavenger fish (salmon, bass, etc.).

 

• Do not drink alcohol or eat chocolate, aged cheeses, and pasteurized yogurt.

 

• Include supplemental calcium with magnesium in your diet.

 

• Avoid more than 400 units of vitamin D daily. This best form of Vitamin is from the sun. Standing 20 minutes in the sun with your arms and face exposed will give you your recommend daily allowance of vitamin D.

 

• Drink fresh vegetable juices.

 

• Garlic definitely lowers blood pressure. Actually, it tends to normalize it. In those with low blood pressure, it raises it. Fresh, raw garlic is the best.

 

• Obtain sufficient rest at night; do not eat later than several hours before bedtime.

 

• Do a pulse test in order to ascertain offending foods you are allergic to (click here for "Pulse Test").

 

• If you are pregnant, check your blood pressure regularly.

 

• Do not take antihistamines.

 

• Do not take supplements containing the amino acids tyrosine or phenylalanine.

 

• Keep your weight down! Loss of weight lowers blood pressure. If you are overweight and have high blood pressure, you would do well fasting one or two days a week.

 

• When the situation is critical, special care must be given to produce successful recovery:

 

• Adequate rest, both physical and mental, is needed, though mild exercise is beneficial to those with moderate hypertension. Even the visits of friends and relatives may have to be restricted or prohibited for a time.

 

• Gradually start mild exercise. Walk out-of-doors and gradually (slowly!) build up the amount of time spent in outdoor walking.

 

• All blood pressure medications tend to have negative effects. Moderate exercise, rest, sleep, and proper diet will provide better help.

 

• No vigorous or tonic hydrotherapy, or even massage, should be used. The neutral bath and complete bed rest is needed.

 

• One suggested program is fruit in the morning only, apple cidar with lemon juice and maple syrup an hour before lunch, a complex carbohydrate (brown rice, baked potato, whole grain pasta) with vegetables for lunch, fresh lemon juice with chlorophyll in the mid-afternoon and carrot/celery juice (8-16 oz) for 1-2 weeks. After doing this program for 2 weeks,  my client was able to stop all of her medications, cured herself of hypertension, and lost 15 pounds.

 

 

Disclaimer

Nothing stated here should be considered as medical advice for dealing with a health problem. You should consult your health care professional for individual guidance for specific health problems. This page is for informational and educational purposes only, and is simply a collection of information in the public domain. Information conveyed herein is based on personal experience and other records - both ancient and modern. No claims whatsoever can be made as to the specific benefits accruing from the use of the above treatment.

 

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