• High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, congestive heart failure, and kidney disease. 
• Almost one third of the people with it don't know that they have it.
• It's is often written as two numbers. The top number  or systolic represents the pressure when the heart is beating. The bottom number or diastolic represents the pressure when the heart is resting between beats
• High blood pressure for adults is defined as a systolic blood pressure of 140 mmHg or higher, or a diastolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg or higher ()

Here's a few foods that are rumoured to help lower blood pressure:-

• garlic whose medicinal benefits are well known 
• celery
• cider vinegar
• wine
• vitamin e - popular health supplement
• olive leaf extract

What is a good blood pressure reading?

A normal blood pressure reading is a systolic blood pressure of less than 120 mmHg and a diastolic blood pressure of less than 80 mmHg

There are several ways that you can help to lower your blood pressure, whether through diet, vitamins & supplements, or other techniques.

Don't be a statistic today - get your doctor to check your B.P. today and take some preventative steps.

Further Resources

The Silent Killer exposed - natural alternatives to the worrying and often humiliating side effects of medication

Blood Pressure Reduction - a guide to understanding high blood pressure and techniques for reduction

Further information