High Blood Pressure – Natural treatments in Guelph
Guelph Naturopathic Medical Clinic has a team of naturopathic doctors, located in the northend of Guelph, with a special interest in treating high blood pressure. We treat high blood pressure through diet, lifestyle and sometimes the use of natural supplements. We also believe in an integrative approach to medicine and recognize some patients may require medication at times. We always monitor our patients blood pressure and advise them if they need to speak to their medical doctors about adjusting the dose of their medications.
Our Approach
At the Guelph Naturopathic Medical Clinic, we have over 20 years of experience treating cardiovascular disease. Every patient is unique and therefor every patients treatment is slightly different. The following is a general approach that we take to lower high blood pressure:
- Weight Loss – Maintaining proper weight is vital to have a healthy cardiovascular system and maintain optimal blood pressure. The more overweight you are, the harder the body has to work to pump the blood around. Losing weight is an effective strategy for many people to improve blood pressure.
- Exercise – Regular aerobic exercise can lower high blood pressure as much as some medications can. We will encourage you to maintain your healthy exercise routine and keep you accountable.
- Heart Healthy Diet – A heart-healthy diet is critical to maintaining normal blood pressure and cholesterol and reducing inflammation. We can help explain what research shows is the healthiest diet for lowering blood pressure and preventing heart attacks. We will list foods you should reduce and others you should include in your diet to help lower blood pressure.
- Stress Management. We all experience stress occasionally but excess stress can raise blood pressure and negatively impact cardiovascular health. We can recommend different techniques and supplements to help you manage your stress.
- Nutrient deficiencies – Many vitamins and minerals are essential in regulating blood pressure. Although we usually strive to obtain these nutrients in our diets, sometimes supplementing with specific nutrients may be required to lower your blood pressure. We can help evaluate your case to determine what you may require.
- Antihypertensive herbs – Herbal medicine has long been used to reduce heart disease risk. Herbs can lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, thin the blood, and reduce inflammation. Although herbs are generally safe, some can have side effects or interact with your medications. We are very knowledgeable in herbal medicine and can advise you on what is best for you.
We can help you with your high blood pressure in Guelph.
Dr. Matt Gowan is a naturopath in Guelph with over 20 years of clinical experience. He has a special interest in heart disease, diabetes, weight loss and digestive issues. In addition to being a naturopathic doctor, he is a professor, author, and researcher.
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