How High I Am—and Why

So, you don’t understand what could be causing your high blood pressure? You eat right, get plenty of exercise, and still the doctor tells you that your numbers are too high? Let’s take a look at some reasons for why you might have this condition. Many factors can cause high blood pressure, including:

• High cholesterol (because of the thickening of the blood)
• Hardening of the arteries
• Abuse of stimulants, such as caffeine
• Stress

Think about your stress level—maybe your heart is telling your body something about how you are managing your life. Use herbs that calm, and choose a stress-management therapy.
I’ll give you some more advice on other things to consider, but for now let’s talk about one of the best herbs for blood pressure: garlic.