Elevated blood pressure (hypertension) is the same as the coronary heart disease (angina pectoris, myocardial infarction), stroke, heart failure, peripheral arterial obstructive disease, renal failure and vision problems, which are the main risk factors for serious cardiovascular disease. Hypertension is the exertion of too much pressure on the arterial wall, which damages the arteries and overburdens the organs. Nine tenths of the victims are unable to detect the disease caused by high blood pressure. Because it is often accompanied by obesity, poor eating habits (digesting too much salt and alcohol), lack of exercise, smoking, stress, etc.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, this disease originates from “internally strong and externally weak”, which means that the disease is caused by insufficient kidney Yin and excessive liver Yang.

Suggestions:

• Keep positive attitude towards life, avoid stress
• Ensure adequate sleep
• Eat less salt
• Eat less meat, more vegetables, fruits and cereals
• Avoid smoking and alcoholism
• Take regular walks and moderate activities such as Nordic walking, cycling , water sports and fitness, etc.

Recommended food:

Sesame, grape, Triticum spelta, wheat.