As an herb, garlic has numerous healing properties.  There are many different herbs which can help to lower or reduce blood pressure.  By choosing to treat blood pressure naturally, you may also be avoiding some of the side effects that come with taking medication on a regular basis.

Always be sure you consult your doctor before beginning any new healthcare regimen, even if it is all natural

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Garlic has been said to treat everything from the common cold to cancer.  It can definitely treat infection and is often rubbed on infected vaginal areas as a yeast infection treatment.  New research has proven that garlic is extremely beneficial for hypertension.  Garlic thins the blood, which can lower blood pressure by as much as 5 to 10 %.  It can also lower cholesterol and discourage blood clotting from occurring in the first place.

The downside to consuming quantities of garlic is the aftertaste.  Some women claim that if they insert a toe of garlic into their vaginal area as a means of yeast infection treatment, that they cannot escape the taste of garlic in their mouth and the smell of garlic in their sweat glands.

According to the American Heart Association, nearly one in every three adults is diagnosed with high blood pressure throughout the United States.  Often times, people suffer from high blood pressure for years at a time before they even realize they have it or are diagnosed with it.

Garlic can be taken in supplement form and there are some odorless garlic tablets or pills that people can take in order to avoid the pungent aftertaste.  Garlic supplements can definitely help those who are suffering from mildly high blood pressure.  Be sure to speak to your healthcare provider regarding garlic supplementation before beginning this new regimen.  Garlic can thin your blood and it’s important that you speak to your healthcare provider and make sure you are cleared to be taking such a supplement.

Garlic may also interact with other drugs and supplements, so it is important that your doctor and pharmacist be aware of everything you are taking to make sure that it is safe for you to take the garlic too.  It is also typically recommended that people who are taking garlic supplements discontinue use several weeks before a scheduled surgery.