Hypertension or high blood pressure is commonly called the silent killer because if left untreated, it can lead to many health problems like heart attack, congestive heart failure, kidney damage, stroke and aneurysms. A normal level of blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg. Anything higher than this is not good for one’s health. Most doctors would advise you to try controlling your high blood pressure with diet and exercise. When these do not work, the only option left is medication, which can be for life. However, the natural approach at managing a disease is always the best way as it does not have side effects.

One natural way of managing hypertension is by apple cider vinegar. It is fast becoming a popular way of normalizing high blood pressure these days even though it has been in use for thousands of years. Its curing power was discussed by Hippocrates himself, the father of medicine who used it often. It is rich in 42 minerals and vitamins including vitamins P, B6, B2, B1, A, E and C, and beta-carotene. With so many nutrients it is bound give a boost to the immune system. Apple cider vinegar also contains potassium which helps in making blood thinner, as a result causing blood pressure to decrease. It cleanses the liver of toxins and in eliminating excess salt from the body. Apple cider vinegar works as a natural antibiotic and antiseptic. The best thing about this is that apple cider vinegar does not have any adverse effects, which is more than what can be said for medicines.

The unpasteurized apple cider sold in health food stores is better for the stomach than that which is sold in supermarkets. You should start by drinking two teaspoons of vinegar mixed in a pint of water daily. The taste can be stinging but mixing water in it or honey will dilute it a little bit. However, keeping in mind its benefits, the sourness can be tolerated. Once you get used to it, you can take 3 tablespoon of this vinegar every day. You will be encouraged to know that it will show beneficial results within a week. Furthermore, it can also be sprinkled over salads.

The health benefits of consuming apple cider vinegar are many but it also has other advantages, the most obvious being that it is not very expensive. It is easily available from the market and does not require any prescription. Patients can try this natural remedy without the fear of side effects.

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