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High blood pressure is a common illness in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart ailment. If you've been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you might be worried about taking medication to bring your numbers down. Here are 10 lifestyle changes you can make to lower your blood pressure and keep it down. Cut back on caffeine Lose extra pounds and watch your waistline Exercise regularly Practice gratitude: Expressing gratitude to others can help reduce your stress. Eat a healthy diet Cut back on salt. Limit the amount of alcohol you consume Quit smoking Avoid stress triggers: Make time to relax and to do activities you enjoy. Monitor your blood pressure at home and see your doctor regularly Get support.

Spinach   is a green, leafy vegetable that is cheap and affordable for everyone. It is a rich source of minerals, vitamins, pigments, and phytonutrients. All of these together make spinach very beneficial for a number of vital processes. It is native to the Middle East and was cultivated in Persia thousands of years ago. From there, it was brought into China, approximately 1,500 years ago. It made its way into Europe a few hundred years later. Spinach is a green vegetable which has a very wide distribution. It can be grown as a backyard crop or bought from the market at affordable prices. It is a source of vitamins like folate, niacin, vitamin A, vitamin B6 and vitamin C. Health Benefits Of Spinach Spinach has enormous roles to play in maintaining a healthy body which includes the following: Reduces Risk of Cataract: Its entails strong antioxidants such as Lutein and zeaxanthin present, preventing the eyes from the harsh effects of UV rays that can lead to cataracts. It’s m

 Clean indoor air is so important since most of us spend an average of 93% of our time inside. It’s one of the reasons we use an indoor air filter daily and keep houseplants all around the house. What Causes Indoor Air Pollution? It depends on a lot of reasons, but the good news is that indoor air quality is under our control. Some common sources of air pollution inside include: Dust, chemicals from paint, nail products, cleaning equipment and detergents, all contribute to polluting the air inside our homes. Natural Ways to Purify and Clean Indoor Air Get more Plants Use Salt Lamps Put Bamboo Charcoal Around the house Invest in Air Filters Vacuum Away Air Pollution Brush Fido Use Natural Air Fresheners Beeswax Candles Check the HVAC System Cut Down on Cooking Pollution

Almond butter is a food paste made from grinding almonds into a nut butter. Boasting more minerals, vitamins, and dietary fiber than normal peanut butter, almond butter is known to fill you up even quicker. Almond butter has a sweet taste and is produced by blending roasted or raw almonds; this organic treat can be spread on toast, used for sandwiches or as a dip, and blended in sauces, spreads, and other popular foods. Almond butter is an excellent nutritional source, and while it is comparable to peanut butter in certain ways, it is also superior to others. When it comes to minerals and vitamins, almond butter delivers notable amounts of vitamin E, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, calcium, zinc, and iron. Finally, each tablespoon of almond butter also contains 1 gram of dietary fiber. Almond Butter Health Benefits The most remarkable health benefits of almond butter include its ability to help improve the appearance of the skin, regulate diabetes, aid in weight loss, improve t

Shea butter  is a skin superfood that comes from the seeds of the fruit of the Shea (Karite) tree and that is naturally rich in vitamins A, E and F. Shea butter is a yellowish fat obtained from the nut of the African shea tree. Well-known for its beneficial effects on the human skin and hair, shea butter can help the body with some of the most common skin defects like inflammation, burns, and wrinkles. It also has a long history of medicinal use, such as in wound care and even treating leprosy. It’s also not uncommon in that part of the world to eat shea butter as well, much as we use palm oil in products. There’s differing opinions on whether or not it’s healthy to eat, and since some studies suggest that ingesting shea butter may interfere with the digestion of other proteins, I use it externally only. Health Benefits of Shea Butter Moisturizing:  The concentration of natural vitamins and fatty acids in shea butter makes it incredibly nourishing and moisturizing for skin

Wheat germ or wheatgerm is a concentrated source of several essential nutrients, including vitamin E, folate (folic acid), phosphorus, thiamin, zinc, and magnesium, as well as essential fatty acids and fatty alcohols. It is a good source of fiber. The outer shell of the wheat kernel, the bran, is beneficial as well, but the germ has more necessary nutrients that make it desirable. Wheat germ is a generous source of energy, fiber, protein, and complex carbohydrates, all of which interact in numerous ways with the body’s internal systems. Important daily vitamins like folate, vitamin E, and vitamin B (Niacin, Thiamin, and B6) can also be found in high levels in it. It provides high levels of potassium and iron, as well as very good levels of zinc, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, and selenium. It also has omega-3 fatty acids, one of the necessary and beneficial forms of cholesterol found in the body that needs frequent replenishing from dietary sources like wheat germ. Health Ben

Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is technically considered a medicine, despite its many culinary applications. The alkalizing effect of baking soda is well known, which is why people use it in a variety of treatments for acidic conditions such as digestive issues, heartburn, etc. It helps to alkalize the body and bring its pH back to homeostasis. Lemon (Citrus limon) is high in vitamin C and other antioxidants closely linked to immune system health and diuretic effects on the body. Lemons contain high concentrations of minerals and vitamins, making this juice, despite the sour taste, extremely popular in cooking and alternative health remedies. Benefits of Baking Soda and Lemon Juice                                                                    Heart Health: Investigation has shown that drinking water mixed with baking soda can help regulate levels of “bad” cholesterol, and improve levels of HDL cholesterol. Strengthened Immune System: The antimicrobial effects of lemon