How to Reduce High Blood Pressure With a Cleansing Diet

Different cleansing diets often combine a restricted diet with herbal and vitamin supplements. Some can help reduce high blood pressure and other symptoms of hypertension. Cleansing diets work to introduce only pure substances into the body, allowing it time rid itself of toxins from food and the environment. Since high blood pressure is directly related to the heart and can be exacerbated by a poor diet, a cleansing diet may be an effective way to treat the problem. Follow these steps to learn more.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Foods and supplements required to perform cleansing diets
• Computer with Internet access
• Purified or distilled water

Plan Your Cleansing Diet to Reduce High Blood Pressure

1. Schedule a time period to start your colon cleanse and heart cleanse so that they will not interfere with your normal routine. Colon cleanses can cause side-effects like irregularity, headaches and dizziness. They can be disruptive to your daily life.
2. Choose exercises that stress cardiovascular fitness, like walking, swimming, aerobics and bicycling. Plan on spending at least 30 minutes every day exercising. Exercising opens up blood vessels and helps to reduce high blood pressure.
3. Consider reviewing the different types of cleanse programs, like the ones rated at InternalCleansing.com (see Resources below). This site will help you find the cleansing routine that best suits both your needs and budget.

Start Your Cleanses

4. Begin with the colon cleanse. Maintain a diet consisting of organic fruits and vegetables, brown rice, and at least 7 to 10 glasses, each 8 oz., of purified or distilled water per day.
5. Remember to spend some of your time during the colon cleanse to practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing and meditation. This will help to relax your bowels and dispel toxins.
6. Move on to the heart cleanse. Focus on foods that are also high in potassium and magnesium. They'll help regulate blood pressure. These foods include bananas, avocados, nuts, broccoli, rice and potatoes. Apple cider vinegar is also considered helpful in lowering blood pressure.

Tips & Warnings

• Inform your doctor or a qualified health professional before attempting any type of cleansing diet or fast, especially if you're already being treated for hypertension. Some high blood pressure medications interact negatively with some foods, like grapefruit, and supplements.
• Discontinue your cleanse if side effects like dizziness, nausea or gastrointestinal distress become overwhelming. Seek medical attention immediately.