We wish health was not an issue, mainly during a crisis situation when matters are bad enough as is. Sadly, it is just something that needs to be addressed and below we will give to some tips on what you can do to battle hypertension when the SHTF!

So, What Can You Do?
Lifestyle changes are a good start, but might not be enough.
Patients spend an average of $733 yearly on blood pressure medications to lower blood pressure, totaling over $42 billion. Magnesium, a mineral, is readily available at drug stores, health food stores and even some big box stores (Walmart, Target.) Magnesium is also in nuts, seeds, greens and whole grains. If you don’t eat enough of these foods, supplementation is easy.

Why Magnesium?
Heart attack patients receive a high dose of magnesium in the ER, because the heart can’t function well without it. Proper levels of magnesium relax the smooth muscle tissue in your blood vessels, allowing freer blood flow and keeping your blood pressure normal.
Stress, bad diets and other factors can burn up your magnesium levels faster than normal.
Low magnesium is critical in the elderly. If you’re a woman taking calcium without magnesium, calcium can build up in the heart, brain and other places, causing blockages. Magnesium metabolizes calcium.
Magnesium is relatively inexpensive and is available in organic form. At Vitacost.com, a 240-count bottle of 400 mg tablets costs about $14. A liquid version called ReMag is more expensive, but doesn’t have the laxative effect that pills might. A foot bath or tub soak with Epsom salts is an easy way to increase magnesium.
Avoid taking all of your magnesium at one time, such as first thing in the morning, since it can cause diarrhea. Split-dosing your magnesium into morning and evening doses is safer to avoid the potential laxative effect.
*This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or cure any particular health condition. Please consult with a qualified health professional first.

Who would have thought magnesium was so vital to our health? And how cool is it that it can be found naturally in nuts, seeds, greens and whole grains?! To learn more check over on Off The Grid News. We are sure you can find magnesium on shelves at your closest drug store but if you can find it in nature, if it is natural and healthy, and truly does the job why would you want chemicals?

We would never advise you not to take your medication but you might want to check with your doctor and if he or she agrees with your judgment you might have just found a healthier way of keeping hypertension under wraps!

Article Source: Off The Grid News