You’ve probably heard that high blood pressure is known as the “silent killer.” The reason it’s called the silent killer is because there are often no symptoms of high blood pressure until levels reach abnormally high and dangerous levels. Blood pressure is determined by the amount of blood your heart pumps and how hard it has to pump it. If your arteries are clogged, your heart won’t pump blood as efficiently. Risk factors include genetics, poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, and age.
So what’s a person to do? Well, besides the obvious (low-fat/high fiber diet, exercise, and not smoking) there may be some natural herbs out there that can help keep blood pressure at normal levels. The herb known as coleus has been used for centuries as an ayurvedic remedy for high blood pressure. If you have known risk factors for the condition, talk to your doctor. Have your blood pressure checked regularly, and consider taking coleus as a preventative measure. If you’ve already been diagnosed with blood pressure, talk to your doctor about trying coleus as a way to naturally keep your blood pressure in check. Coleus, in capsule form, may help dilate blood vessels, improving the overall pumping action of the heart.
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