| Many of my massage clients suffer from high blood | | | | can have strong side effects. This list if pretty safe, |
| pressure, it's such a common complaint that I'm quite | | | | but please heed the warning. |
| used to giving aromatherapy advice for blood pressure | | | | Now for some standard holistic advice that I give to all |
| problems. Massage with the use of essential oils can | | | | my clients, but it's also great advice for dealing with |
| be very effective at tackling high blood pressure and | | | | high blood pressure. Try to eat more fresh fruit and |
| bringing it back under control. | | | | vegetables. Vegetable soup is particularly good - |
| One of my regular clients was recently taken off the | | | | celery, tomatoes, carrots. If you prefer supplements |
| medication prescribed to her by her GP. She was able | | | | you should take Zinc, Copper, Vitamin C & E. |
| to stop taking the medicine because of the regular | | | | Garlic is a healthy and natural ingredient that combats |
| aromatherapy sessions she's started taking with me. | | | | high blood pressure and also cholesterol (the two often |
| And I've heard similar stories from other masseuses | | | | go hand in hand). If you don't like the taste of garlic, |
| that I know - they two have gained regular clients who | | | | instead you can take it in capsule form. |
| had previously suffered from high blood pressure but | | | | Hawthorn made into a tea is great, try one teaspoon |
| were now able to rely on aromatherapy to help them. | | | | of the dried herb per cup of water. Two cups daily is |
| Here is a list of some things that can help to stabilize | | | | all you need - maybe one with breakfast and one |
| your pressure, but please remember it's important to | | | | after dinner. By working this changes into your daily |
| speak with your doctor before you try anything too | | | | routine, it'll be easier to stick with them. |
| radical. Aromatherapy can help but that doesn't mean | | | | Broccoli has many chemicals that each work to |
| you can decide to ditch your medicine without | | | | reduce blood pressure. Also saffron is a worthwhile |
| consulting an expert. | | | | ingredient, use it in your cooking or try saffron tea. |
| Aromatherapy essential oils that work well to tackle | | | | Valerian herb tear or valerian essential oil in an |
| blood pressure: | | | | aromatherapy burner will help also. |
| * Lemon | | | | The list goes on... Beets, especially black beets. Parsley, |
| * Ylang Ylang | | | | which is not only good for blood pressure but great at |
| * Clary Sage | | | | sorting out bad breath. Spices like oregano, black |
| * Lavender | | | | pepper, basil and tarragon are also wonder ingredients. |
| * Marjoram | | | | Make sure to avoid salty and pickled food. Licorice. |
| * Melissa | | | | Anything with saturated fats like burgers, chips, and the |
| * Neroli | | | | list. Avoid alcohol and smoking (that's good advice for |
| * Orange | | | | everyone). And finally, you'd be amazed what a brisk |
| The usual aromatherapy cautions apply of course. | | | | 15 minute walk a day can achieve! |
| Please be careful when using essential oils, as some | | | | |