Got High Blood Pressure? Try This 2-Ingredient Tea!

Blood pressure is the amount of force that pushes against artery walls to get blood through the body.

If the force is too strong for too long, arteries weaken over time.

In the United States, 70 million people—that’s almost 1 of every 3—have high blood pressure. In Canada, it’s 1 in 6.

Hypertension increases the risk of heart disease, artheriosclerosis, stroke, and kidney failure.

Managing this condition is therefore critical not just for all-around health and feeling good but to prevent life-threatening illness.

Meds Increase Risk of Cancer

Studies have shown that taking the most commonly prescribed type of drug—calcium channel blockers—for an extended period puts you at risk for developing cancer 2½ times that of someone who doesn’t and the odds increase as you age.(1)

Two Types of Hypertension

Hypertension can be hereditary or acquired through a high-risk lifestyle. There are 2 types: essential (primary) and secondary.

In the case of essential hypertension, there’s no apparent cause and it gradually develops over many years. Secondary hypertension is usually associated with another condition(s):(2)

• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Kidney problems
• Adrenal gland tumors
• Thyroid problems
• Certain congenital blood defects

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