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143.   Good sources of vitamin C include citrus fruits, guava, pineapple, papaya, strawberries, black currents, amla, spinach, methi leaves, brussel sprouts, cabbage, collard green, green and red peppers, fresh peas and tomatoes.

Sunshine Vitamin D

144.   Vitamin D is beneficial as it helps absorb dietary calcium which in turn regulates BP. Researchers also believe that light directly affects blood pressure. Studies have shown that blood pressure tends to rise the farther you are from the equator and is higher in winter than in summer. It also tends to occur more often in dark-skinned people, who have more pigment in their skin to resist sunlight. Since the production of vitamin D in your body depends on the amount of sunlight you are exposed to, this could explain such differences in blood pressure. If you want a natural prescription for lowering your high blood pressure, try a little dose of sunshine. You don’t want to overdo it and get sunburn, but an half-hour daily walk in the sunlight is good for two reasons. You’ll getting regular exercise, a good tonic for high blood pressure, and you’ll be getting a does of vitamin D.

Vitamin E

145.   In a recent study over 27 weeks, it was found that intake of this antioxidant vitamin improved the status of hypertensive patients – a 24% decrease in systolic pressure and 12.5% in diastolic pressure. Their heart rate also slowed down, indicating a better heart condition. Good sources of vitamin E include wholewheat flour, rice bran, soyabean, peanuts, walnuts, almonds and sunflower seeds.

NATURAL FOODS THAT CURE BLOOD PRESSURE (HYPERTENSION)

146.   Research studies have shown that foods can greatly affect blood pressure. There are certain foods, which may increase BP, while certain others may help lower it. One can thus safely eat one’s way out of high blood pressure. Some of the natural foods that have beneficial effect in controlling hypertension are listed below in alphabetical order.

Alfalfa

147.   It originated in Asia before 200 BC. In Arabian language Alfalfa means “father of all foods”. Alfalfa is rich in minerals calcium, magnesium, potassium, silicon, chlorine and phosphorus and vitamins A, B, D, E, and some C and K. This herb is an effective remedy for high BP. It contains all the elements necessary for the softening of the hardened arteries, which characterise high BP. It also cures and prevents digestive, coronary, respiratory and renal ailments. Alfalfa can be used in many different forms. The seeds can be used beneficially as sprouts for the health of blood vessels. Sprouts are delicious and nourishing as salads and soups. Alfalfa can also be used in the form of juice extracted from leaves. It is also used extensively in the form of herbal tea – just boil the seeds or dried leaves and add honey and lemon juice for taste but do not add any milk.