Hypertension:

High blood pressure is well known as The Silent Killer, because there are few symptoms it causes. Nowadays, most people test their blood pressure at home, local drug and grocery stores, so they are aware of what their blood pressure is. It is important to treat hypertension because it increases the risks of having a heart attack or a stroke, and also damages the kidneys, eyes, and blood vessels. Hypertension is diagnosed by taking two separate readings on two different days and the results of both being greater than 140/90 mmHg. Dr. Metcalfe recommends that all her patients try natural therapeutics and lifestyle changes for mild to moderate cases of hypertension. Severe hypertension 160/115 should be treated immediately with drug therapy; however, natural therapeutics should be used in conjunction. The incidence of hypertension increases with age (>55) and is greater in African-Americans.

Signs and Symptoms:

There are no initial symptoms, however once the other organs are effected symptoms arise.
Dizziness, flushing, headaches, tinnitus, fatigue, anxiety.

Treatment:

Lifestyle Changes:

Weight loss. Having excess body mass puts an even greater strain on the heart to work harder.
Exercise: 1-hour everyday combining aerobic exercise with weight training.
No smoking
No alcohol
Decrease stress. Practice deep breathing exercises throughout the day. Sit up straight or stand up. Take 10 deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth. Push as much air out as you can.

Dietary Changes:

Decrease sodium/salt intake. Try salt substitutes, and use sea salt instead. Read labels for sodium content. You shouldnít have more than 2000mg/day.
Low fat diet. Avoid high fat dairy products; choose lean cuts of meat.
Avoid sugar.
Eat more fruit and vegetables, as these are higher in natural minerals, especially potassium.
Increase fiber to 30 grams a day.
No caffeine. Drink green tea (iced or hot) instead.

Hypertension Management Protocol:

HTN Complex: 3 capsules twice daily. Take this for 3 months.
CV Complex: 2 capsules twice daily with HTN Complex. Take this for 3 months.
Q-Max: 1 capsule daily with above. Take this for 3 months.
E-400 Selenium: 2 capsules daily with breakfast

If your Cholesterol is high, then add:

Lipidin: 3 capsules twice daily with above.