The Safety of Natural Therapies

Written by Dr. D.S. Braun


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2) If you are pregnant or nursing, do not utilize natural therapies withoutrepparttar express consent and guidance of your doctor. 3) Keep in mind that many oils are phototoxic - meaning they will increase your sensitivity torepparttar 135437 sun. Avoid sun exposure after topical use of essential oils. 4) Do a patch test. Always patch test a new oil or blend on a small area of skin to test for sensitivity. The last thing you want is a huge rash because you didn't know you'd be sensitive torepparttar 135438 oil! 5) Natural remedies work well with traditional medicine -repparttar 135439 key word being 'with'. If you have any medical conditions, are under a doctor's care for ANY reason, or simply have questions/concerns - talk to your medical professional BEFORE you begin a natural therapy regimen.

Remember - Natural does not mean 'safe'!

Dee is a Doctor of Reflexology, Homeopathic Practitioner, Certified Aromatherapist, and Reiki Master. Her site is AkobiAromas.com - a source of quality aromatherapy, herbal and reflexology information and products.


20 Ways to Reduce Blood Pressure Naturally

Written by Lee Cummings


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The ideal ratio is five times as much potassium as sodium in Your diet. You’ll getrepparttar best results by eating three servings A day of potassium rich foods such as:

Bananas – 1 large Avocados – 1 cup Beans – ½ cup Squash – 1 cup Tomatoes – ½ cup

Low levels of magnesium can also contribute to high Blood pressure, so here are some Magnesium rich foods:

Almonds – 1/3 cup Tofu – ½ cup Cashews – 1 cup Raisin bran – 1/3 cup

And finally lets talk about what level of blood pressure is considered high. Right nowrepparttar 135436 threshold pushed by mainstream medicine is 115/75 – 120/80 which WAS considered borderline LOW just 5 years ago.

This is becauserepparttar 135437 standard for “high” blood pressure, just likerepparttar 135438 standard for cholesterol is repeatedly lowered to put more people on medication. Your individual risk factors and age play a big role in determining what is a good blood pressure level for YOU.

So don’t just accept a one size fits all number when it comes to your blood pressure. Ask questions and discuss your health with a nutritionally educated Doctor to find what is best for you.

So what about YOU? Are You going to letrepparttar 135439 silent killer Sneak up on you? Or are You going to take action that will make this highly unlikely?

When You safe-guard Yourself with these proven techniques which You can easily incorporate into your life, then You will reaprepparttar 135440 healthy benefits.

Used in combination these natural, safe and proven techniques work wonders to keep your blood pressure down and allow you to experience a higher level of health withoutrepparttar 135441 unwanted side effects.

So take action now and get started today to do one thing from each ofrepparttar 135442 three points above. Each day incorporaterepparttar 135443 food and supplements listed and You are well on Your way to lower blood pressure. These are proven, safe and inexpensive steps so You can enjoyrepparttar 135444 benefits now.

Sources:

Singh RB, Niaz MA, Rostogi SS, et al. “Effect of Hydrosoluble coenzyme Q10 on blood pressure in Hypertensive patients with coronary artery disease”. Journal of Human Hypertension. 1999 Mar;13(3):203-208.

Dr. Al Sears, Lynn Sonberg, The Doctor’s Heart Cure, St. Paul MN, Dragon Door Publications, pgs 176-181

Daily Dose, Dr. William Campbell Douglas, “Of spice and men” 3/15/2005

Dr. Al Sears, Health alert, “Lower Blood pressure Naturally”, 3/8/2005

Dr Al Sears, Health Alert, “Lower blood pressure without drugs”, 7/3/2003.

Lee Cummings has been helping real people solve real problems and feel better with expert proven nutrition for over 5 years. Report - mailto:report@lc-nutrition.com Discover proven nutrition information: http://www.LC-Nutrition.com


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