Natural Ways to Reverse and Prevent

97 Pages·2013·1.39 MB·English

E A S Y H E A L T H O P T I O N S
Natural Ways to
Reverse and Prevent
Hypertension
P.O. Box 1105
Cullman, AL 35056
1-800-319-3493
Edited by
www.easyhealthoptions.com
Mark V. Wiley,
EZ-PR189-13
Ph.D., OMD
A SURVIVAL TREASURY
Natural Ways to
Reverse and
Prevent
HYPERTENSION
Edited by
Mark V. Wiley, Ph.D., OMD
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Table of Contents
Introduction..........................................................................9
Chapter 1: Understanding Hypertension and
Its Risk Factors..................................................................13
• HypertensionDefined.......................................................13
• The Elusive Signs and Symptoms....................................14
• Risk Factors Associated with Hypertension ....................15
• Drug Therapyand the Preventive Approach....................17
Chapter 2: The Stress, High Blood Pressure
Connection .........................................................................19
• The Psychology of Stress.................................................19
• Stress-Induced High Blood Pressure ...............................21
• The Stress Cycle ..............................................................23
• SleepYour StressAway....................................................24
• 10 Stress-Busters..............................................................27
Chapter 3: Mind-Body Practices for Reducing
Stress and Blood Pressure.................................................29
• Mind-Body Medicine.......................................................29
• The Sedona Method™.......................................................30
• Neuro-LinguisticProgramming(NLP) ...........................31
• Meditation: Focus, Observe and Acknowledge ...............34
• Qigong: Coordinating Thought, Breath and Movement ..36
• Study: MeditationCan Lower Blood Pressure.................37
• Study: QigongEffective for Reducing Effects of
Hypertension ....................................................................38
• Yoga: The Posture of Health ...........................................42
• Study: YogaBeneficial in Reducing Hypertension..........44
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Chapter 4: Energy Medicine for Lowering
Blood Pressure ...................................................................47
• The Energy Body .............................................................47
• Acupuncture: Energetic Needle Therapy ........................48
• Study: AcupunctureLowers Blood Pressure ...................49
• Reiki: A Laying-On of Hands ..........................................50
• The Six Healing Sounds...................................................51
Chapter 5: Exerciseand Blood Pressure ........................53
• Increase Your Physical Activity .......................................53
• Vigorous ExerciseIncreases Risk of HeartDisease ........54
• The “Pile Standing” Exercise ..........................................55
• Walk Your Way to Lower Blood Pressure .......................58
• Movement Within Stillness .............................................58
• Study: A Little WalkingCuts Blood Pressure .................60
Chapter 6: Dietand Hypertension ..................................63
• Reduce Your SaltConsumption .......................................64
• Salt Study Discovery .......................................................65
• Limit Your Intake of Fructose .........................................66
• Study: Vitamin D Deficiency May Increase Blood
Pressure in Women ...........................................................67
• Consume Fewer Soft Drinks ...........................................69
• Study: Chili Pepper Ingredient May Have
Blood Pressure-Lowering Effects ....................................70
• Enjoy Watermelon, or Take Its Extract.............................71
• Gotta Love the Garlic ......................................................71
• Get More Potassium .......................................................72
• Increase Your Magnesium Intake ....................................73
• Adopt the DASH DietPlan .............................................74
Chapter 7: Natural Supplements and
Herbal Remedies ...............................................................77
• Natural Supplements .......................................................78
• ChineseHerbal Patent Medicines.....................................79
• Homeopathic Remedies....................................................81
References...........................................................................83
Index....................................................................................87
Mark V. Wiley, Ph.D., OMD 7
Dr. Mark Wiley, Self-Directed
Wellness Expert
Mark V. Wiley is an inter nationally
renowned mind-body health practitioner,
author, motivational speaker and teacher.
He has traveled extensively throughout
the United States, Europe, the Philippines,
Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Japan
to research and master the world’s
alternative healing practices; from
the oldest to the most modern.
Dr. Mark’s interest in alternative
health practices was not just a mere curiosity; he was looking
for long-lasting relief from the debilitating migraines and
chronic pain that plagued him for most of his life. He received
treatments from chiropractors, physical therapists, hypnotists,
acupuncturists, herbalists, bone-setters, qigong masters, yoga
masters, traditional Chinese doctors, faith healers and tribal
shamans.
Dr. Mark is the founder of The Wiley Method—a
revolutionary new way of diagnosing and removing—not
“treating”—physical ailments, such as migraines, back pain,
arthritis and other chronic pain, as well as hypertension,
obesity, skin conditions, fatigue and other health concerns.
His Integrated Mind-Body Approach synthesizes years of
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research and first-hand experience and focuses on balancing
the body—returning it to homeostasis—thereby providing
recovery, balance and prevention of the ailments. This
happens because the environment that allows the ailment
or disease to exist is no longer present. This is the treatment
that Mark used to cure his own migraines and chronic pain
and this is the method that he uses to cure his clients.
The past decade has seen him interviewed for print and
radio in the U.S., UK and Philippines, lecturing at Penn State
University, presenting at University of Pennsylvania, and
teaching at The Chinese Medicine Academy in London.
Mark has written nine books and more than 400 magazine
and online articles. His TV show, “10-Minute Cures,”
is currently in development. From 2003–2007 he was
Managing Director at Integrated Energy Medicine, LLC in
Philadelphia. Today he serves on the Health Advisory Boards
of several health and fitness institutes and associations while
focusing his attention on writing and helping people
worldwide achieve healthy, balanced lives.
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Introduction
Hypertension, or high blood pressure (HBP), is one
of the most prevalent health issues that affect a person’s
quality of life and longevity. The statistics offered by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), paint
a scary picture: 32 percent of non-institutionalized adults
ages 20 and over have hypertension; 40.5 million Americans
had ambulatory care visits (to physician offices, hospital
outpatient and emergency departments) with hypertension
as primary diagnosis; and 53 percent of all nursing home
residents have hypertension.
When blood pressure is high undue pressure is placed
on artery walls. This forces the heart to pump harder than
normal in order to circulate blood throughout the body.
Undiagnosed and/or untreated high blood pressure can put
you at risk of heart attack, heart disease, stroke, kidney
failure and other potentially life-threatening diseases.
According to the Mayo Clinic, the cause of high blood
pressure is unknown in 85 percent to 95 percent of those
who have it.1 This is because high blood pressure has a
genetic component as well as a number of external causes.
Most people are unknowingly perpetuating multiple causes
of their hypertension without even knowing it. The risk
factors outlined in this book will give you clear insight into
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what you might be doing to cause your blood pressure to
be in a constant raised level.
High blood pressure is easily diagnosed by using a
blood pressure cuff and stethoscope. Your primary care
physician can give you the most accurate reading, but the
machines found in many pharmacies that you insert your
arm into to get a blood pressure reading can give you a
general idea of your blood pressure condition. Regardless
of whether you already suffer from hypertension or not,
prevention is the best defense. Happily, the means of
reversing hypertension and the means of preventing it are
one and the same: That is, understanding its cause and
adopting the necessary and simple, broad-stroke lifestyle
changes.
While prescription drug therapy can quickly reduce your
blood pressure, it does not address the root causes of why
you are experiencing it in the first place. As such, if you
follow this therapy and make no other changes, you will
forever have to rely on these drugs for relief. Once you
stop taking the pharma drugs, your blood pressure will
again rise… unless you personally take hold of your
situation and make the necessary lifestyle changes required
to reverse and prevent this potentially life-threatening
condition.
This book, Natural Ways to Reverse and Prevent
Hypertension, offers real strategies you can embrace to
eradicate the ill-effects of continuous high blood pressure
from your life. It offers a clear-cut and comprehensive
approach steeped in natural supplementation, dietary
changes, stress reduction techniques, safe exercises and
simple mind-body practices like yoga and meditation.