High blood pressure, or hypertension, is not something to be 
taken lightly.  It is a serious disease the cause of which is 
unknown.  One fact health care professionals do know is that 
left untreated, high blood pressure over time can lead to 
serious heart disease and other vascular troubles, even death.

Blood pressure medications come in a wide range of formulas and 
dosages; each aimed at reducing the pressure going through the 
blood vessels either as the heart pumps blood or relaxes.  Some 
medications strengthen the blood vessels while others thin the 
blood in an effort to reduce the strain.  Trial and error is 
usually a doctor’s only course of action when determining which 
combination of drugs and treatments will benefit a specific 
patient. The problem with this approach is the dangerous side 
effects, which often accompany these medications.

There is however some good news about hypertension!  There are 
steps you can take today that will begin to lower your blood 
pressure almost immediately.  Overtime, the result is a sustained 
healthy blood pressure reading that supports your blood vessels 
and heart for years to come.

Start with these 5 easy lifestyle changes.  Always consult with 
your doctor before trying anything new with your health regime, 
and never go off of any medication without the advice of your 
doctor.  Here is a list that any doctor can approve of:

1.  Drink Water.  Yes, water is a way to cleanse and refresh 
every part of the body, even your blood vessels.  Drink 8-10 
glasses each day to flush out excess salt and toxins that make 
their way into the blood stream.  You can use water to replace 
some drinks containing caffeine that temporarily raise blood 
pressure.

2.  Stop Smoking.  If you are a long time smoker, you know how it 
affects your breathing.  What you may not realize is its impact 
on your blood pressure.  If you can’t quit completely, then cut 
down.  Even a 50% reduction in the number of cigarettes smoked 
each week can help.

3.  Exercise.  A cardiovascular workout strengthens the heart. 
This is important because high blood pressure over time puts 
added strain on the heart.  Just 20 minutes, 3 times per week of 
a sustained increase in heart rate will aid in lowering blood 
pressure.

4.  Eat Right.  If you are eating better and exercising, a nice 
by-product will be weight loss.  By reducing your weight by 10%, 
you can significantly lower blood pressure.  A diet that includes 
the freshest fruits and vegetables will support healthy blood 
pressure. Reduce or eliminate salt intake, and especially beware 
of “hidden” sodium found abundantly in pre-packaged convenience 
foods.

5.  Relax. Many people have a temporary raise in blood pressure 
when they are under stress.  If you have high blood pressure 
because you are over weight or have a family history of 
hypertension, then stress raises it that much more.  Try 
taking a walk, meditating or listening to relaxing music to 
take the edge off a stressful day.  Make time for decompressing 
each and every day. 

This article is based on the book, “The Silent Killer Exposed” 
by Frank Mangano. Frank is an author, researcher and dedicates 
his life to finding solutions for people interested in reducing 
their risk of health problems by improving their overall quality 
of life naturally, without the use prescription medication. 
Learn more by visiting his website:
http://www.thesilentkillerexposed.com