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What is Hypertension?
Hypertension,
or High Blood Pressure, can be defined as the force that the blood
exerts on the veins and arteries while it circulates around the
body. Blood pressure is controlled by a variety of organs and body
systems, including the heart, the blood vessels, the kidneys, the
brain and the adrenal glands, as well as the complex interaction
between the body systems.
We
measure blood pressure by using two different numbers - systolic
pressure (the top number) over diastolic pressure (the bottom number).
Systolic pressure measures blood pressure as the heart contracts
and pushes blood through the arteries. Diastolic pressure is taken
when the heart relaxes. Normal blood pressure is around 120/80 or
lower. It is important to note that blood pressure varies from person
to person and can fluctuate from moment to moment. One or two high
readings does not necessarily mean that you have hypertension or
high blood pressure. If your blood pressure has measured 140/90
or higher on at least two separate occasions, your doctor should
recommend a 24 hour BP (blood pressure) monitor, which will show
whether your BP remains chronically high. This will help to measure
whether you have hypertension or high blood pressure.
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How do
I know whether I have Hypertension or High Blood Pressure?
Hypertension
is sometimes known as the Silent Killer, because it often has no
symptoms at all. Sometimes people with high blood pressure experience
headaches or a ringing sound in their ears, but these symptoms may
also be due to other causes. The best way to find out whether you
have high blood pressure is to visit your doctor, homeopath, naturopath
or other health care provider.
What Causes Hypertension or High Blood Pressure?
Although
the causes are not always known, high blood pressure can often run
in families, indicating a strong genetic component. Risk factors
for high blood pressure include smoking, alcohol abuse, obesity,
a high salt intake, lack of exercise and stress - and a family history
of hypertension and stroke. Arteriosclerosis, or a thickening, hardening
and narrowing of the walls of the arteries is also often associated
with high blood pressure.
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How is Hypertension or High Blood Pressure usually treated?
It
is very important to take steps to control high blood pressure.
If it is left untreated, it can result in heart disease or even
stroke. The good news is that high blood pressure can be well controlled
by combining a healthy lifestyle with the correct medical treatment.
This can include synthetic prescription medication, natural remedies
or a combination of both. If you are already taking prescription
blood pressure medication, it is important to consult your doctor
before making any changes.
Synthetic Prescription Medication for High Blood Pressure
There
are many different prescription drugs for high blood pressure including
vasodilators, alpha-blockers, beta-blockers, diuretics, etc. Each
has a different way of working and different drugs may work for
different people. You may need to try a variety before you find
the right drug or combination of drugs suitable for you. Like many
synthetic drugs, anti-hypertensive medication has a risk of causing
side effects, which depend on the person as well as the type of
drug being taken. These can include, dizziness, nausea, stomach
problems, fatigue, impotence, insomnia, loss of appetite and others.
Always speak to your doctor if you are having problems.
Natural
Remedies
There
are many well known natural remedies for high blood pressure or
hypertension. Conventional medicines usually treat the symptoms
of high blood pressure, but seldom address the underlying causes.
Naturopaths recognise that high blood pressure may be a sign or
symptom of imbalance in the body and know that the best way to treat
it is by a combination of lifestyle changes and natural remedies
to remove the causes of the high blood pressure, rather than simply
treating the symptoms.
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High-Rite comes in capsule form and contains herbs which
have been carefully selected to balance and regulate blood pressure
and also to address some of the contributory factors which may be
causing it. Each herb is in therapeutic dosage for maximum effect.
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Can Herbal Remedies and Dietary Supplements really help?
There
is a great deal of scientific evidence to suggest that the use of
carefully chosen herbal remedies and dietary supplements can help
to lower blood pressure, as well as to improve the overall
functioning of the heart, arteries and the entire cardio-vascular
system. What herbalists and traditional healers have known for centuries
has now been clinically proven to be a potentially effective alternative
to synthetic blood pressure medication, especially if combined with
a healthy diet and regular exercise.
High-Rite and AquaRite are two complex herbal remedies which
can assist in the treatment and prevention of hypertension or high
blood pressure. Like all Feelgood Health products, they are
developed with care by our practising Clinical Psychologist, are
100% natural and are manufactured according to the highest
pharmaceutical standards. Individual ingredients are well-researched
and have been put to the test over the years as a complement
to the treatment of real people with real problems.
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What are the
Ingredients of High-Rite?
High-Rite contains the following therapeutic herbs
in a 100% vege-capsule.
Crataegus oxyacantha (Hawthorn)
is one of the most highly respected natural remedies for
high blood pressure and has well-known cardio-protective properties.
Hawthorn works by dilating blood vessels, thereby increasing the
heart's energy supply and improving its pumping ability and does
this by blocking the action of a blood constricting enzyme called
ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme). Hawthorn therefore reduces
blood pressure in cases where there are chronically constricted
arteries. The anti-oxidant properties of hawthorn also help to protect
against damage caused by plaque build up in the coronary arteries.
Passiflora incarnata
is a well known calmative herb which also relaxes blood vessels
and reduces blood pressure.
Viburnum opulus (Guelder
Rose bark) is a very effective cardiac tonic and muscle
relaxant. It is known to relax the cardiovascular system and also
to relieve nervous tension, often associated with high blood
pressure.
Ginkgo biloba is one of the oldest trees on the planet,
dating back about 200 million years. It has survived mainly in Oriental
temple gardens, where it is highly prized for its medicinal properties
in Chinese Traditional Medicine. Modern studies have demonstrated
the significant effect that Ginkgo biloba has on the cardiovascular
system, relaxing blood vessels, acting as a circulatory
stimulant and anti-inflammatory. One of the most important active
ingredients, ginkgolide, has been clinically shown to be just as
effective as standard pharmaceutical drugs in treating irregular
heart beats. Improving blood flow throughout the body, Ginkgo
biloba can also reduce blood 'stickiness', which lowers the
risk of blood clots.
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Can I use High-Rite and AquaRite together with my prescription medication
for high blood pressure?
Yes,
you can - but NOT without first consulting your doctor. These remedies
are very effective in normalizing blood pressure and improving heart
functioning. Your doctor should monitor your blood pressure regularly
while you are taking our remedies as it is possible that your prescription
medication may have to be reduced or even stopped altogether. If
your doctor is not familiar with natural remedies or is unsympathetic
towards your quest for a healthier alternative, seek a second opinion.
NOTE: Do not stop using your prescription medication without first
consulting your doctor.
If
I have high blood pressure but I am not on any prescription drugs,
can I take High-Rite and AquaRite?
Yes,
of course! Using High-Rite and AquaRite, while following a healthy
diet and lifestyle may completely normalize your blood pressure
and remove the need for prescription drugs. If you have mild hypertension,
these remedies can also prevent problems in the future by acting
as cardiac and circulatory tonics.
Caution: Safety in
pregnancy has not yet been established. Use only under medical
supervision if you are also using prescription medication for
hypertension. Because these herbs are very effective in controlling
blood pressure levels, the dosage of your prescription drugs may
need to be reduced or even stopped altogether.
What else can
I do to help myself?
1.
Exercise regularly. It has been shown that people who exercise regularly
are less likely to develop heart problems.
2.
Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables as well as low fat dairy
products. Reduce fat and salt intake.
3.
If you are overweight, loose it! Even a few extra kilograms can
increase the risk of high blood pressure.
4.
Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol use.
5.
Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day and take vitamin supplements
containing Vit C, Vit D, Calcium and Magnesium.
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How have High-Rite and AquaRite helped others?
"I
developed high blood pressure during my menopause. My doctor recommended
that I use prescription drugs but this has never been my style.
He wasn't very pleased when I said I was going to research natural
alternatives, but has had to eat his words because all his dire
predictions did not come true! After my recent check up, he could
not believe that my blood pressure was normal again! I can recommend
these products without reservation. " Hilary Stevens, Jhb.
"I
don't know what I would have done without HighRight to reduce my
blood pressure, which runs in the family. I only wish that I had
known about it sooner because it really works! " Gillian
DW, PMB.
"I
am only taking half the dose of my normal medicine after using your
products for just 12 weeks. I hope that this will continue until
I can stop altogether. My doctor has been very encouraging"
Gregory, UK.
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November 09, 2007
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