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How to minimize the dependency on Blood Pressure Medications?

Topic: NutritionBy Dr George Grant, Ph.D., I.M.D.Published Recently added

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Preferred treatment methods for blood pressure include lifestyle modifications and medications. First, the doctor will prescribe a diet and exercise regimen. If these attempts to control symptoms are unsuccessful, the doctor will prescribe medications. The doctor will need to monitor blood pressure regularly and may ask you to monitor blood pressure through a home testing kit. Reducing stress and eating a well balanced diet that is low in saturated fat and sodium can help prevent problems with high blood pressure.

A problem for many men, however, is that some types of blood pressure drugs can actually cause erectile dysfunction. That may make it difficult to stay on medication, especially if high blood pressure never caused any symptoms before. An estimated 70% of men who have side effects from high blood pressure medicine stop taking it.
Blood pressure medications can rob your body of many essential nutrients, doing you more harm than good. Scores of popularly prescribed drugs for all kinds of health problems have been proven to leach important vitamins, minerals, and key enzymes out of your body or prevent it from being able to absorb them. They can also affect metabolism and even make it impossible for your body to use certain nutrients. Look for These Common Thieves in Your Medicine Cabinet Some of the most commonly used drugs in America today can cause any one of the problems on this list: Aspirin which is prescribed along with blood pressure medication to prevent heart attacks.
You may be surprised to learn that aspirin makes it harder for your body to absorb vitami
C. It can also decrease levels of iron and folic acid, leading to anemia, susceptibility to cold and flu, and a host of additional ailments.
At our clinics, we help our clients to wean themselves gradually from anti hypertensive medications by improving their life style and adopting exercise as well as natural supplements to normalize their blood pressure. We have over 90% success rate with our 5000 clients worldwide.
We also use Biofeedback Treatments and stress reduction including deep breathing and drinking 8 glasses of water + lemon daily.
Please consult with your doctor before reducing any medication on your own.

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Dr. George Grant, Ph.D., I.M.D. Specialist in Integrative Medicine www.academyofwellness.com

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