Hypertension, Hypertensive, High blood pressure, Heart Attack, Circulation, Stroke, Stress Alternative Health Essentials High Blood Pressure Alternatives High blood pressure or hypertension is common to our society today. An estimated 40 million Americans have high blood pressure. The heart must work harder to pump blood through those with high blood pressure, often leading to heart attack and stroke. High blood pressure is often associated with coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis, kidney disorders, obesity, diabetes, hyperthyroidism and adrenal tumors.
Hypertension often is asymptomatic.
Advanced warning signs include headache, sweating, rapid pulse, shortness of breath, dizziness, and vision disturbances. Because hypertension often shows no signs, regular visits to your doctor to check blood pressure are important, especially for individuals in the high risk categories. First , talk to your doctor about starting a mineral therapy program and gradually reducing the medication you're taking over time, beginning with the diuretics. If your doctor discourages you from going off your medication or won't even consider it, then you need to get a second opinion from another doctor who takes a natural approach to health and healing. Don't go off your medicine cold turkey.