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If you’ve been concerned about your blood pressure, here’s an angle you’ve probably not heard much about. That’s the affect of isometric exercise on your blood pressure.

Did you know that if you have hypertension and eat garlic or perhaps take garlic pills, your blood pressure could be slightly reduced? Doctors at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, CT reviewed several studies with garlic done in the last few years and concluded that the use of this herb, on average, can help systolic blood pressure drop by 16 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure by 9 mmHg.¹ The use of garlic apparently did not reduce blood pressure in those with normal blood pressure.

A review by another team of researchers at the University of Adelaide in South Australia found garlic reduced systolic blood pressure by 8 mmHg on average, and diastolic blood pressure by 7 mmHg.² Although the actual mg of pressure reduction is still not clear, it does appear that garlic consumption is of benefit to those with blood pressure problems.

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.

If you have high blood pressure, you more than likely have been told to try to lose weight and to reduce your sodium intake. But have you ever been told to reduce your sugar and starch intake? More than likely you haven’t. In fact, some people in the medical community believe that it’s a myth that high carb intake can contribute to insulin resistance and high blood pressure. What a disappointment.

Over 100 studies have shown its direct link to heart disease. But protecting your heart is just one of the benefits of this nutrient. It’s also fights cancer, AIDS, high blood pressure, memory loss, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s. It’s even helpful in gum disease treatment and prevention.