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High Blood Pressure - Lowering blood pressure naturally

About 30 years ago my father died of complications as a result of his high blood pressure. So unless you want to share his untimely fate, I strongly suggest that you pay attention as to why your blood pressure may be putting you at risk of an early death.

It's no secret why high blood pressure is often referred to as the silent killer. The many people who suffer from extremely high blood pressure generally have no idea that they are even at risk of death. Every day, countless people die from chronic elevated blood pressure which could have been prevented ... by taking some straightforward steps.

Having extremely high blood pressure can put you at risk of all kinds of health issues ...

You are at risk from a variety of different factors:

• You could suffer from a heart attack.

• You could find yourself facing kidney failure in a year or two.

If your blood pressure is elevated as a result of clogged arteries, these are two very real complications that you could face as a result of elevated blood pressure – and both can lead to death more quickly than you think.

So what should you do to get your blood pressure under control?

If your blood pressure is astoundingly high, your doctor may recommend that you undergo a significant lifestyle change and take a daily dose of prescription blood pressure medication.

On the other hand, if your blood pressure is only a little elevated, you could probably just get by with eating healthier foods and getting a proper amount of exercise.

Reducing the stress in your life could also be an important factor in helping lower your high blood pressure.

Boosting your Antioxidants - help in lowering your high blood pressure ...

Antioxidants are recognised in helping neutralise the damaging effects of free radicals. Free radicals are produced as a result of both normal metabolism and external factors such as pollution and smoking. Free radicals damage the body’s cells and are linked to cardiovascular disease and other age-related chronic diseases. 

Research is indicating that blueberries are one of the richest sources of antioxidants. It is the 'Anthocyanins' – the pigments that give blueberries their blue colour, which are thought to be the source of the blueberry antioxidant activity.

Specifically. blueberries may help in reducing the build up of so-called "bad" (LDL - low density lipoprotein) cholesterol that contributes to cardiovascular disease and stroke. The flavonoids and phenolic acids in blueberries are believed to be the active beneficial antioxidants.

Pure Herbal Extracts™ produce one of the highest potency Blueberry supplements available, which guarantees you receive the best benefits from the many properties that blueberries offer you.

References:

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Halvorsen BL, et al. 2002. A systematic screening of total antioxidants in dietary plants. Journal of  Nutrition. 132:461-471.

Prior RL, et al. 1998. Antioxidant capacity as influenced by total phenolic and anthocyanin content, maturity, and variety of Vaccinium species. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 46:2686-2693.

Heinonen IM, Meyer AS, Frankel EN. 1998. Antioxidant activity of berry phenolics on human low-density lipoprotein and liposome oxidation. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 46:4107-4112.