Dealing with high blood pressure

2. HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Known as “The Silent
Killer”, heart disease, which
includes high blood
pressure, is the No. 1
cause of death in South
Africa
Degenerative diseases
prematurely kill over two-
thirds of the people
currently living in affluent,
industrialised nations.
These deaths are the result
of eating habits based on
ignorance and
misconceptions.

3. WHAT IS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE?
 The pressure of the blood on the walls of the
blood vessels (Chambers English Dictionary)
High blood pressure makes the heart work
harder to pump blood to the body and
contributes to hardening of the arteries as
well as the development of heart failure.

5. WHAT CAUSES IT?
Age Family History Temperature
Ethnic Background Obesity/Overweight Physical Inactivity
Smoking Alcohol Intake High Salt Intake
High Fat Diet Mental Stress Diabetes
Kidney Disease Thyroid Disorders Adrenal Gland Disorders
Psoriasis Pregnancy Low Birth Weight
Certain Medications Birth Control Pill Sleep Apnoea
Vitamin & Mineral
Deficiencies
Decongestants
Over-the-counter pain
relievers

6. HOW TO AVOID IT
 Change your lifestyle
 Change your attitude
 Eat more raw foods
 Drink more water
 Exercise gently for 30 minutes every day
 Spend at least 20 minutes in the sun daily
 Avoid all the things that cause high blood
pressure

7. Ministry of Healing pg 323
Carefully consider your diet. Study from
cause to effect. Cultivate self-control. Keep
appetite under the control of reason. Never
abuse the stomach by overeating, but do
not deprive yourself of the wholesome,
palatable food that health demands.