Excess sodium can force its way into spaces between tissues constricting capillaries that are so small only one red blood cell may pass through them at a time. This phenomena shuts down blood and nutrient (including oxygen) supplies to various areas of body. Unchelated sodium also has ability to hold water in tissues causing edema. Salt is also very hard on small tubules in kidneys and has an affinity for cholesterol--another substance which plugs up arterial plumbing.

Dr. John Christopher, N.D. would often recommend foods high in potassium to help in blood pressure regulation. Grape juice, potatoes, tomatoes, citrus fruits and green vegetables are only a few of such foods.

In other words, by combining lifestyle modifications with whole-food supplements designed to bring body into homeostasis, you'll have a winning combination to balance body's electrical construction. 

Many monitor their hypertension with a sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope. Today, that market produces easier monitoring devices. In any case, once you are in harmony with nature's cures and electrical construct of both universe and your body, you will not need external instruments to measure your health, which I'm sure you'll agree is a gift.

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Electric toothbrushes

Once a novelty item in bathroom electric toothbrushes are becoming increasingly popular, recent studies suggest there are some advantages for people in using an electric toothbrush, these include improved cleaning, better removal of staining and plaque and they are particularly good for people who have limited manual dexterity.

Children often prefer an electric toothbrush due to smaller head making easier to reach all areas of mouth, they also like novelty value of buzzing and with manufacturers making electric toothbrushes specifically designed for children it is likely that next generation will see an electric toothbrush as norm.