Archive for December, 2008
High blood pressure is called the silent killer for a good reason. It both strains the heart and damages delicate organs such as the kidneys, eyes, and the brain. Yet very often, it causes no symptoms at all until the damage is done.
Diagnosing high blood pressure is pretty straightforward. We’re all used to having our blood pressure checked as part of a routine exam, and now you can find screening booths in places such as pharmacies and health fairs, or even buy a machine that lets you check at home yourself.
Once diagnosed, the standard medical response is, as usual, drug therapy.
Yes, the drugs work, but at a price. They have side effects such as dizziness, electrolyte imbalance, impotence, fatigue, and more. We all would just as soon avoid any of them.
The fact is, if a person is willing to adjust their lifestyle, most people can lower their blood pressure without resorting to drugs. The only side affect of this approach is increased overall health.



















