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Lowering Blood Pressure without Drugs

Q. I am a 63-year-old female who always had perfect blood pressure. Suddenly I’ve developed hypertension. My doctor wants me to start on lisinopril, but I fear side effects. What are some natural remedies for high blood pressure?

A. You should not fear lisinopril or similar blood pressure medications such as benazepril, enalapril or ramipril. These medications are highly effective and most people do well on them. Side effects to be aware of include rash, digestive upset or headache. If you developed a bad cough, you and your doctor would need to use a different way to control blood pressure.

We are sending you our Guide to Blood Pressure Treatment with information about many other medications plus non-drug approaches. You will find details about alternatives such as the DASH diet, pomegranate, beet and grape juice, celery, kefir, dark chocolate and deep breathing exercises.

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About the Author
Terry Graedon, PhD, is a medical anthropologist and co-host of The People’s Pharmacy radio show, co-author of The People’s Pharmacy syndicated newspaper columns and numerous books, and co-founder of The People’s Pharmacy website. Terry taught in the Duke University School of Nursing and was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is a Fellow of the Society of Applied Anthropology. Terry is one of the country's leading authorities on the science behind folk remedies..
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