If you are unlucky enough to be diagnosed with high blood pressure, you'll want to find a way to reduce it naturally or risk having to take medication for the rest of your life. While there are diet and exercise changes you can make, there are also alternative remedies you can take to help bring your blood pressure down.
Garlic
Garlic reduces spasms in the arteries by slowing the pulse and reducing pressure there. As a high blood pressure treatment, take raw cloves or two to three garlic-supplement capsules daily. However, garlic can also thin the blood, so it should be taken under a doctor's supervision because it could interact with other medications, particularly blood thinners.
Indian Gooseberry
Indian gooseberry comes from the amla tree in India and contains gallic acid, tannins, pectin and ascorbic acid. The fruit is used in different forms (dried, green, fresh) for different applications. For high blood pressure, mix a tablespoon of fresh Indian gooseberry juice with a tablespoon of honey and take it each morning.
Lemon
Lemon is popular in drinks and cooking, and despite its tartness it is a popular flavor. It is a rich source of bioflavonoids, which help strengthen the capillaries. For high-blood pressure, mix a spoonful of lemon juice with honey and take it every morning. An alternative treatment is to squeeze half a fresh lemon in a glass of water and drink it throughout the day.
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is also a rich source of bioflavonoids that are good for the capillaries. As a high blood pressure treatment, mix a spoonful of grapefruit juice with honey and take it every morning. You can also squeeze half a fresh grapefruit in a glass of water and drink it throughout the day.
Watermelon Seeds
Forget spitting watermelon seeds. Save them, dry them and roast them for a treat. The seeds contain a substance that will dilate blood vessels and help lower your blood pressure.
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