Blood Pressure

nnDid you know that high blood pressure has become to be known as the "silent killer"?nnAccording to recent research one in four adults have high blood pressure, better known as hypertension and it can strike with out warning. There are no distinctive symptoms with hypertension leaving the person suffering this condition completely unawares. However, serious cases of the condition, which happen infrequently, may produce the following symptoms:nnheadaches nfatigue nconfusion nnausea ntinnitus nvisual disturbancesnCommon causes of high blood pressure are the narrowing of arteries, a greater than normal volume of fluid in the blood, and a heart that beats faster and harder than normal. nnAs bleak as this epidemic sounds health experts are offering sound advice for reducing the risk of high blood pressure. The following is a sample:nnA reduction of the intake of salt (sodium increases the volume of fluid in the vascular system)nnRegular exercise to improve circulationnnEliminate the intake of caffeine alcohol and tobacconnMaintain a healthy weight (being over weight is associated with high blood pressure)nnThe most powerful way to combat high blood pressure and/or reduce it is to combine the above with natural herbs and vitamins derived from either supplements or diet.nnOne such herb would be garlic. Garlic has the ability to naturally widen the arteries which would result in the lowering of blood pressure. Garlic also lowers cholesterol and triglycerides (blood fat)nnA study in vitamin C has shown that the lower your vitamin C levels are the higher your blood pressure and risk of stroke. Another study has shown that just 250 mg per day can cut your high blood pressure risk in half.nnStay healthynnPaul Beamonn