The heart pumps blood for good circulation in the body. The circulatory process is called blood pressure. Whenever a person gets excited, afraid, and angry - the blood pressure increases or decreases. Blood pressure is also related to pulse rate. Whenever there is too much or too less blood flow in the body, there comes a deficiency or disease.

Before we go there, let's look at an analogy. A common garden hose delivers water to the sprinkler because of the water pressure. If there is a kink in the hose, the pressure rises in the hose before the kink (sometimes enough to blow it off the fitting), but the delivery of water to the sprinkler is less.

One of the ingredients used to restore normal pressure levels is beetroot. To make it work for you, you need to drink beetroot juice. A cup twice a day should be enough to restore your health. You need to follow this natural treatment daily to start seeing noticeable results after a week or so.

Another home cure for high blood pressure is watermelon seeds from which a specific substance is extracted which is said to have a definite action in dilating the blood vessels. Watermelon seeds can also be taken in roasted and dried form.

High blood pressure that is not treated properly leads to further medical complications that can be life- threatening. It is extremely imperative that Americans visit a physician regularly to have the blood pressure measurements checked; especially if you are at risk for developing the disease.

The tobacco affect the blood pressure because of the nicotine. Nicotine is the cause of the constriction of the blood vessels that makes the heart beats faster which leads to increase or raise of the BP. Cessation of smoking can help you to lower the risk of heart disease and heart attack and also help to lower your blood pressure.

Drinking plenty of fluids is equally important for dealing with hypotension. In this way you will effectively refresh and energize your body and the blood flow will also be stimulated throughout the day. You do not have to count the number of glasses you drink, but it is best for you to focus on consuming more water. Having a fruit juice or a cup of herbal tea with some honey is extremely beneficial as well.

Most of the doctors would advise against adding salt to your food. Salt is known to retain water in the body and thus increase the BP. Most of the food items already have enough salt. Practically speaking, salt added while cooking is OK but must not be added while eating. It is advisable to develop a taste for low salt.

Other issues that can contribute to low blood pressure are nutritional deficiencies, allergic reactions, blood loss, and heart problems. This is why it is important to keep tabs on your blood pressure, no matter which direction it is moving. Both and low and high blood pressure readings can cause or be the cause of serious problems, so it is a good idea to watch your blood pressure levels regularly.

There is a sweet treat that can do wonders for your blood pressure and it's chocolate. But not just any chocolate. Dark chocolate. The chocolate you need to be on the lookout for is that which contains at least 70% cacao. This kind of chocolate is loaded with antioxidants that can keep you feeling young, regulate your blood pressure and keep your cholesterol within safe limits.

Lemon is also well used for treating hypertension. Lemon is a rich source of vitamin P which is beneficial for preventing capillary fragility. If you want you can also use grapefruit but using both lemon and grape fruit will be more fruitful for you.

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