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Essential hypertension is caused by a restriction in the peripheral
circulation. This can be due to hardening of the arteries or build up
of fatty deposits.
Idiopathic hypertension means that no physical
cause can be found. This usually indicates that stress could be the
main reason why the blood pressure is high.
Renal failure, as well as hardening of the blood vessels leading to the kidneys, can also cause the blood pressure to elevate.
When is blood pressure too high? A reading of 120/80 is good. 140/90
becomes suspicious. Higher readings indicate hypertension and should be
treated.
85% of all hypertensive patients are treatable and the condition can be prevented without drugs! Do you suffer from? - Headaches
- Dizziness
- Nervousness
- Irritability
- Tiredness
- Insomnia
- Enlarged heart
Nature's Solution:
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Vogel's Crataegus Oxycantha herbal drops have a remarkable effect by
strengthening the heart muscle. This herbal heart tonic has been used
by natural doctors for centuries to prevent heart disease. Crataegus
Oxycantha herbal drops are not contra-indicated for anyone using
conventional chemical medication. A Vogel's Circulation Formula
homoeopathic drops is formulated to assist the circulation at various
levels. Circulation Formula will strengthen and support arterial,
venous and capilliary circulation. This formula is very useful to treat
hypertension caused by hardening of the arteries and once again are not
contra-indicated for anyone using conventional chemical medication. A
Vogel's Ginkgoforce herbal drops and tablets is an excellent
circulation tonic for the elderly. Ginkgoforce will assist the
circulation to the brain by rendering the membranes of cells more
pliable. Ginkgoforce has powerful anti-oxidant properties to remove
accumulated toxins due to sluggish circulation and hardened cell
membranes. Bacfo Cardol-H is a herbal preparation which contains
extracts of herbs which is beneficial to strengthen the cardiac system
as well as to reduce blood pressure to normal levels. This product is
only available on prescription from a homoeopath or ayurvedic doctor. A
Vogel's Urticalcin is an essential component when treating cardiac and
blood pressure disorders. Calcium in this organic plant form will
prevent hardening of the arteries. A Vogel's Neuroforce
homoeopathic drops will be of great benefit to nervousness which
results in hypertension. Neuroforce acts as a nervous system tonic. A
Vogel's Hyperiforce is a well known herbal tonic for people who easily
become depressed and anxious. Hyperiforce can be used safely by most
people for as long as needed to restore the anxious mind to
tranquillity. Bio-Strath Herbal Yeast Elixir has clinical proof
that people who are anxious or depressed will respond to the nutrients
in this old fashioned tonic. Bio-Strath has an all-round beneficial
effect on all body systems, including the circulatory system, due to
the synergistic effects of the herbs contained in this preparation. Did you know? Several factors can raise blood pressure : Increased heart rate
Thicker blood
Increased peripheral resistance Of these factors, Increased peripheral resistance, is the most common cause.
Increased peripheral resistance can also be called narrowing of blood vessels which occurs mainly in small arteries.
Stress is one of the main causes of vasco-constriction (narrowing) of the small arteries.
The
cycle of vasco-constriction leading to high blood pressure repeats
itself continuously. The renal arteries are easily damaged in this
process, leading to a further rise in blood pressure.
Apart from vasco-constriction due to stress, the arteries can also become narrow due to fatty deposits.
People
who eat a lot of animal protein as well as fats, fried foods and other
refined foods, can easily develop fatty deposits in the arteries and
veins.
When vegetable oils are heated they change chemically from
a cis fatty acids to a trans fatty acid which is also implicated in the
formation of fatty deposits in the veins and arteries. Drugs used to treat hypertension have the following action in the body:
(a) Reduced heart rate
(b) Vasodilator effect reducing peripheral resistance
(c) Diuretic effect which reduces total blood volume. Drugs
used to treat hypertension can become ineffective after a while.
Constant monitoring needs to take place to ensure proper control if the
chemical route is chosen. Lifestyle is most probably the greatest cause of raised blood pressure. (a) Excessive weight
(b) Excessive eating of animal fats
(c) Lack of fibre in the diet
(d) Stress
(e) Lack of demanding exercise
(f) Excessive intake of salt What to do: - Get a proper diagnosis of what the root cause of your hypertension might be.
- In
most cases lifestyle changes need to be made. Please give attention to
the dietary advice attached to this document to follow a healthy
lifestyle.
- Just 20 minutes of brisk walking per day, will already start the blood pressure on a downward slide!
- Stress
which is associated with achievement can cause blood pressure to rise.
Issues of self worth and seeking the approval of others must be
addressed to bring about an inner calm.
Lifestyle habits
which have resulted in raised cholesterol levels need to be treated
effectively by treating the liver and the digestion.
(a) Dr A Vogel's Boldocynara herbal drops will assist with the flow of bile which will reduce cholesterol counts.
(b)
Dr A Vogel's Gastronol tabs will remove the bloated feeling in the
digestion, while improving digestive processes which often gives rise
to belching and heartburn, common in hypertensive patients.
(c)
Bioflora capsules will provide bowel flora to normalise a healty
digestive tract which can assist with proper assimilation of nutrients
and elimination of toxins. If water retention is a problem, or
poor kidney function is diagnosed, it will be necessary to treat the
kidneys to restore their integrity as soon as possible. (a) Reduce intake of salt
(b) Reduce intake of protein
(c) Drink enough water. If renal damage is diagnosed, fluids might even be restricted.
(d) A Vogel's Nephrosolid herbal drops are most efficient in assisting the kidneys to function better. Use daily. Hypertension headaches can be relieved by ice packs to the neck.
A
Vogel's Petadolor herbal drops have a muscle relaxing effect which will
assist to reduce the pain. Petadolor has a natural analgesic effect
while also calming the patient, without side effects. Petadolor can
also be used for other painful conditions in the body. Hypertension
is a dangerous condition and needs proper attention. This condition is
best treated by seeking help from a professional person. Some useful Information
It
is important to determine whether hypertension, or high blood pressure,
is caused by a kidney disease or by the diminishing elasticity of the
blood vessels. If the latter, it may be easily corrected through a rice
diet, as this is effective in practically all diseases attributable to
the aging process. Rice is a medicinal food, which provides
surprisingly good results, but you must be sure to use brown unpolished
rice, for this is more beneficial and valuable than the more common
refined white rice. If you cannot obtain brown rice, Basmati Rice may
serve as a compromise, because it still retains many of the important
minerals found in brown rice. It is not easy for everyone in countries
where rice is not produced to stick to a rice diet. In many areas
people are used to eating mainly potatoes and local cereals, but in the
Far East rice is a staple food. In this respect people in Far Eastern
countries are better off, for if they adhere faithfully to the simple
brown rice diet of their forefathers, they will never have to worry
about high blood pressure. Since high blood pressure is usually
associated with eating too much protein, patients would be wise to cut
out from their diet all animal proteins such as meat, eggs and cheese;
if they think they cannot live without these, they should at least
reduce the quantities to a bare minimum. In other words, the basis of
the diet should be rice, cottage cheese and salads, if high blood
pressure is to drop. The reason rice is of such importance in
this diet is that it helps to restore the elasticity of the blood
vessels. Soft white cheese, like cottage cheese and Feta cheese is a
good source of protein, goes well with vegetables, especially salads,
and is tasty. By adding various seasonings, for example, A Vogel's
Herbamare, Trocomare, Kelpamare seasoning sauce, or Plantaforce paste
or cubes to your cooking in lieu of refined salt, you can enrich its
content and taste, provide some variety and supply the body with the
necessary vitamins and essential mineral salts. Many people suffering
from hypertension have been helped by means of a diet similar to the
one suggested below. It does take a little willpower to be consistent
and not revert to one's old eating habits. Of course, family members
can help tremendously by showing understanding and giving
encouragement. Success will not fail to come in time. In the paragraphs
below we are glad to give valuable hints and directions for a
recommended diet. Breakfast
Even without meat, eggs and
cheese, breakfast can still be varied from day to day. We can make
Bambu Coffee, have rye bread, crispbread, wholegrain or wholemeal
bread, butter and honey, or jam without additives. A dish of muesli
with seasonal berries or fruits completes the breakfast menu. This
breakfast is tasty, nutritious and invigorating. Instead of having
fruit every morning, you may wish to introduce some variety and take
your Bambu Coffee together with wholegrain or wholemeal open
sandwiches. Spread the bread with a little unsalted butter or cottage
cheese, cover it with slices of radishes in springtime and top it with
fresh seasonal herbs or tender leaves of lettuce. Tomatoes may also be
used in sandwiches too, whilst horseradish and cress, when in season,
will enrich our breakfast. Midday Meal
The meal we
eat at noon is an essential part of the treatment. It can indeed be
curative if prepared according to the following suggestions. Prepare
rice, cottage cheese enriched with horseradish and a salad of four or
five different fresh vegetables, not forgetting to season with
Herbamare, Trocomare or Kelpamare seasoning sauce and a little garlic
in order to benefit from its healing properties. If you do not like the
strong aftertaste or smell of garlic, be assured that this can usually
be eliminated by eating parsley afterwards.
If you think up
different ways of serving rice, it will not become tiresome. For
example, it is possible to prepare tasty vegetable rice dishes, as they
do in the Far East. This idea has endless possibilities, such as rice
with courgettes, tomatoes, mushrooms, aubergines, chillies or soybean
sprouts. To all these dishes, add cottage cheese with herbs, and don't
forget the salad. For the sake of variety we may want to prepare a
sweet rice dish with grapes and almonds, and eat this with fresh fruit
compote. Finish off the meal with Bambu Coffee.
The rice should be
cooked so that the grains do not stick together. If you overcook rice
it will lose its tastiness and become starchy. To enhance the flavour
of a rice dish sprinkle it with finely chopped parsley, and Kelpamare.
This will make a welcome change. Evening Meal
It is
advisable to take only a light meal at night and refrain from eating
any hard-to-digest foods in order to ensure a good night's rest. We
recommend some fruit and wholegrain or wholemeal bread, spread with
butter, and a cup of Bambu Coffee. The fruit may be in a dish of
muesli, or served as a fruit salad made with fresh fruit only. Fruit as
a diet food has to be fresh, so you will have to limit your choice to
the varieties in season. If vegetables rather than fruit are preferred,
make some fresh vegetable soup accompanied by wholemeal sandwiches and
a mixed salad. In order to avoid flatulence, it is best to avoid eating
vegetables and fruit at the same meal. If you did not know about this,
it may be difficult to change your habits. But observing this rule is
worthwhile, because your digestion will improve, gastric disturbances
will disappear and your body's energy reserves will last longer. What to drink
If
we want to have a suitable drink with our vegetable dishes, we should
choose something that contains lactic acid, for example diluted
Molkosan, or juices, such as beetroot and carrot juices. However, it
should be remembered never to make a practice of drinking while there
is food in the mouth as this prevents proper mastication and hinders
the pre-digestive process. Otherwise always ensure that you drink
between 2 - 4 litres of water every day. The art of seasoning
When
suffering from high blood pressure it is important to consider the type
of condiments used. Since too much salt can increase the blood
pressure, the diet should be very low in salt, just as is necessary in
the case of kidney trouble. Instead of using salt without thinking, you
must learn the art of proper seasoning. This is something that every
cook should know, especially if diet meals have to be prepared. Food
should never taste dull or else it will be unappetising. Instead of
salt, the following spices and herbs, if used moderately, are better
for your health; horseradish, parsley, marjoram, thyme, and if you
like, also chillies, paprika and curry. Garlic adds a pleasant flavour
to rice dishes too. The popular herbal salt, Herbamare makes seasoning
easier and is economical to use. Cook your food with Plantaforce low
salt cubes or paste as it adds delicious and nutritious flavour to
soups, stews, rice, bakes, etc. Kelpamare is used after cooking to
enhance the flavour even more. This healthy seasoning is a habit worth
forming! Normalising the blood pressure through a wholegrain rice diet White
or brown rice? In the United States it has been the custom for quite
some time to treat high blood pressure with a rice diet. A Swiss
sanatorium has employed the same diet to combat hypertension with the
satisfactory result that the pressure decreased significantly, but at
the same time the diet produced a bad side effect - the patients became
anaemic. What could have caused this unfortunate result? Well, it was
quite simply due to a lack of knowledge. No one took into consideration
that white rice is not at all suitable for diet purposes; having had
its goodness to a large extent removed, it gives rise to typical
deficiency symptoms. Did not the outbreak of beriberi make the world
aware of this fact? A mono-diet of rice is indicated only if it is
based on the wholegrain; it must be unpolished brown rice. Only then
will the patient benefit and the blood pressure drop without any
accompanying deficiency symptoms. It is a good thing to observe this in
everyday cooking as well, because brown rice is far more nutritional
than the refined white kind, as brown rice contains 9,5 times more
minerals (nutritive salts) than white rice. During the refining
process, not only is the external cellulose husk removed, but so too is
the tasty silvery membrane and the germ. While this process makes for a
nice white grain, it devalues it at the same time. What can you expect to achieve? It
is a proven fact that a diet of wholegrain rice promotes normal blood
pressure. As it regulates low as well as high pressure, it would be
wrong not to give it a chance for either of these problems. Crataegus
Oxy and Arnica D6 should be taken, both remedies having a positive
influence on the blood vessels. If, as a result of this treatment, the
arterial pressure falls, this signifies not simply a lower reading but
the welcome fact that the elasticity of the blood vessels has improved
- that is, a genuine rejuvenation of the vessels has taken place. If we
realise the consequences of high blood pressure, we will feel it is
well worth the effort to persevere with the recommended diet until
satisfactory results have been obtained. Summary 85% of high blood pressure cases can be successfully treated by: - Lower salt intake
- Eat less animal fats
- Lose weight
- Get regular exercise
- Increase fibre in your diet
- Work on the stress factors in your life.
A proper diagnosis is necessary to determine the cause of the blood pressure.
Do not attempt to treat yourself! Consult with a homoeopath in your area.
A
Vogel's remedies can be used to support the dietary changes in your
lifestyle, together with the specific homoeopathic remedies prescribed
by your homoeopath or medical doctor.
High blood pressure can have serious consequences. Ensure that your blood pressure falls within the safe limits.
Crataegus Oxycantha liquid Application No. U602 (Act/Wet 101/1965) Contains Cratagus Oxyacantha. Alcohol content: 48% v/v.
Urticalcin Tablets Application No. U959 (Act 101/1965).
Each
tablet contains Calcium carb. Hahnem. D4 0.50mg, Calcium Phos D6
0.50mg, Natrium Phos D6 0.50mg, Silicea D6 2.50mg and Urtica D1 10.00mg
in a tablet base composed of lactose, potato starch and magnesium
stearate. Ginkgoforce Drops. Reg. No. 290535,
Contains Ginkgo
biloba Mother Tincture HAB. Ginkgoforce Tablets, each tablet contains
the equivalent of 10 drops of Ginkgo biloba Mother Tincture HAB. Boldocynara Liquid Application No. U876 (Act 101/1965).
Each
1ml contains Cynara scolymus Ø 421mg, Silybum matianum Ø 293mg,
Taraxacum off. Ø 110mg, Peumus boldus Ø 64mg and Menta piperita Ø 27mg.
Alcohol content 60% v/v. Nephrosolid Liquid Application No. U927 (Act 101/1965).
Each
1ml contains Solidago Virgauren Ø 635mg, Betula Pensula Ø 166mg, Ononis
Spinosa Ø 64mg Equisetum arvense Ø 55mg, Alcohol 62% v/v Circulation Formula Application No. U892 (Act/Wet 101/1965)
Contains
Veratrum album D4, Ginkgo Biloba D2, Cactus grandiflorus D1, Ammi
visnaga D1, Secale cornutum D6, Carbo vegetabilis D12, Hypericum
perforatum D6, in equal parts. Alcohol content: 60% v/v. Neuroforce Application No. U930 (Act/Wet 101/1965)
Contains
Passiflora incarnata, Avena sativa Ø, Zincum metallicum D12, China
succirubra D6, Cypripedium pubescens D6, Phosphorus D30, Cocculus D6,
Hypericum perfoliatum ØIgnatia D6, Staphisagria D6, Asarum europaeum
D6, Sepia officinalis D12, Agnus Castus Ø, Selenium D12, in equal
parts. Alcohol content: 55% v/v Hyperiforce Contains Hypericum perforatum. Alcohol content: 67% v/v Gastronol Tablets Application No.U622 (Act 101/1965).
Each
tablet contains Aesculus D4 20.00 mg, Alumina D8 20.00 mg, Argentum
nitricum D4 20.00 mg, Bryonia D4 10.00 mg, Colocynthis D4 10.00 mg in a
tablet base composed of lactose, magnesium stearate and potato starch. Bioflora
Capsules: Contain Lactobacillus Rhamnosus R011 and R-049 and
Lactobacillus Bulgaricus subspecies Delbrueckii and Streptococcus
thermophilus bacteria. Petadolor Analgesic Formula. Application No. U936 (Act 101/1965).
Contains
Colocynthis D6, Mandragora e radice D6, Bryonia D6, Hypericum Æ, Paris
quadrifolia D5, Viscum album Æ, Petasites off. Æ, Aconitum napellus D6,
Cimifuga D6, Passiflora off. Æ, Ruta graveolens D3, Conium madulatum
D6. Alcohol content 56% v/v. For more information please contact:
SA Natural Products (Pty) Ltd
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KZN
3660 Customer Care lines:
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