Treating high blood pressure actively and alternatively

Relaxation, a healthy diet and sufficient exercise contribute significantly to lowering blood pressure

Although it has long been recognized as a global health threat, many people do not even know that they suffer from high blood pressure. In addition to medical diagnosis and therapy, there are numerous alternative options for prevention and treatment.

20 million affected in Germany alone
High blood pressure affects young and old, men and women, even children have to struggle with this serious problem. According to a survey by the Robert Koch Institute, 20 million people in Germany alone are affected by high blood pressure. Only one in three adults has optimal blood pressure - if left untreated. Permanently elevated blood pressure can cause great damage, particularly in the blood vessels. It also has a direct negative effect on the heart muscle, which can thicken over time in response to the long-term increase in pressure and thus gradually lose its ability to function. Permanently high blood pressure and the associated vascular changes can also damage the brain or kidneys. High blood pressure is also considered a risk factor for dementia! Increasing awareness of the causes and consequences as well as a wide range of treatment options are already bearing fruit in the fight against this widespread disease. In his new compact guide, the doctor and medical author Dr. Eberhard J. Wormer presents the most important diagnostic and therapeutic measures and also looks at alternatives to conventional medicine.

Symptoms and causes of high blood pressure
High blood pressure, which is considered a disease in its own right and causes a number of dangerous secondary problems, is usually not accompanied by any noticeable symptoms. Those affected usually do not notice any immediate symptoms of high blood pressure, which is why the disease often goes undetected for a long time. However, there are warning signs of high blood pressure that are suspicious, such as dizziness, headaches, shortness of breath during exertion or visual disturbances. Today, stress is probably the most common and most important cause of hypertension. Short-term increases in blood pressure are considered normal, while chronically high blood pressure is highly problematic with numerous harmful health consequences.
In contrast to high blood pressure, low blood pressure is generally harmless - it is therefore not considered an illness. There is therefore no need for medical action as long as the patient does not experience any unpleasant symptoms. "The patient with high blood pressure often feels well and vital, but is seriously ill, whereas the patient with low blood pressure feels bad, weak and dizzy," summarizes guide author Wormer succinctly.

Natural help for high blood pressure
Traditionally, natural healing methods have been used as a serious alternative to treat high blood pressure. However, they are no substitute for medical diagnosis and treatment. There are tried and tested methods and positive experiences, for example with water treatments, which have been proven to influence, regulate and train the blood vessels. A helpful addition to drug therapy can be so-called biofeedback. Here, physical signals are electronically amplified and fed back as images or sounds. With the help of a computer, a person can consciously perceive their heartbeat or blood pressure and learn to actively influence these bodily functions.
The holistic health concept of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) also encourages patients to participate in the treatment themselves. Since stress is a major factor in high blood pressure, relaxation exercises and the prevention of stress through exercise or meditation are helpful in addition to acupuncture as part of a TCM treatment. A healthy diet also plays an important role in TCM.
The blood pressure-lowering effect of herbal ingredients is also proven in the Western healing tradition and is clinically undisputed. For high blood pressure, the principles of the Mediterranean diet are recommended, which is considered to be extremely healthy. Cardiovascular diseases are less common in the areas around the Mediterranean than in Central Europe. In Dr. Wormer's opinion, however, this is not only due to diet, but also to a lifestyle with less stress.

Book tip:
Dr. med. Eberhard J. Wormer: Diabetes. High blood pressure. Compact guide. Effective prevention and self-help for elevated values. With extra chapter "Low blood pressure". Mankau Verlag, 1st edition April 2017, paperback, 11.5 x 16.5cm, color, 126 pages, 8.99 euros (D) / 9.20 euros (A). ISBN 978-3-86374-380-2.

Link recommendations:
More information on the guide "High blood pressure"
To the reading sample in PDF format
More about Dr. Eberhard J. Wormer
To the Internet forum with Dr. med. Eberhard J. Wormer