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Essential or primary hypertension has no specific causes; its associated with genetics,
environment, diet, and lifestyle factors, including salt intake, stress, and lack of exercise.
According to Chinese medicine, diet and emotions play key roles in hypertension. The
Western-style diet is perhaps the primary contributing cause of essential hypertension,
according to research. People living in rural areas of China, Brazil, and Africa show no signs
of essential hypertension, even with advanced age. Hypertension in Chinese medicine is
related to imbalances of the kidney and liver organ systems. If the kidneys fail to regulate the
water energy and balance the liver, the liver fire energy rises and causes hypertension.
My treatments focus on strengthening the kidney system and regulating the liver by soothing
and cooling its fire energy. Ive also found that teaching my patients meditation practices has
enabled the majority of them to control their blood pressure and keep it in check. I have a
number of patients who suffer from white coat syndrome- their blood pressure shoots up
when they visit the doctors office but drops outside of these encounters. I use acupuncture
and herbal and dietary therapies to support healthy blood pressure. I also believe in
empowering my patients with simple practices such as stress-release meditation, which they
can use to gain control over their blood pressure during stressful times- like having their
blood pressure measured at their doctors offices. One of my patients was able to bring down
her blood pressure from 150/98 mm-Hg to 124/82 mm-Hg over a three-month period while
also overcoming an anxiety condition.
Here are some of my favorite remedies for maintaining good cardiovascular health and clean
arteries. Do not stop your blood pressure medication on your own - always consult with your
physician before making any changes to your treatment plan.
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Vinegar & Honey: First thing upon waking, on an empty stomach, drink 8 ounces of
warm water mixed with 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar and 1 teaspoon honey. Drink
this regularly. The honey ensures regularity of the bowels, and is helpful because
Celery Juice: Drink an 8-ounce glass of fresh celery juice 3 times a day for 1 to 3
months, until blood pressure is normal. This is one of the most common Chinese folk
remedies for lowering blood pressure, and it works despite the sodium content of the
celery.
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Herb Pillow: Sleep on a pillow stuffed with mung beans, lentils, and split peas-they
help to draw the fire from the head and lower blood pressure.
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3. Taking coenzyme Q10 (15 milligrams) 3 times a day can reduce blood pressure.
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Beta carotene (500 milligrams) taken every other day can reduce incidence of
coronary and vascular events.
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Folic acid (200 micrograms) taken daily can improve blood flow to the capillaries.
2. Slow your respiration to deep, abdominal breathing. Say the word calm in your
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right foot between the bones of the second and third toes, twothirds of the distance from the heel to the base of the second toe,
just below the ball of the foot in a natural indentation. Apply heavy pressure with your
thumb for 5
minutes. Repeat on the left foot.
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