Reducing High Blood Pressure - Naturally
Case Study – Daphne
Daphne, 82 years old, has suffered from high blood pressure for over 10 years. In that period of time doctors have experimented with a variety of blood pressure medications in order to control her problem.
Unfortunately, as of January 2006, Daphne’s high blood pressure suddenly escalated to dangerously high levels – despite her numerous blood pressure medications. Figures in the range of 230/130 mm Hg were noted, and her symptoms of severe head pain indicated potential stroke.
Natural therapist Walter Kocken, author of the book Stroke: How to Reduce Risk And Aid Recovery – Naturally who had himself suffered from high blood pressure and overcome the problem using natural approaches, advocated a simple, easy to learn breathing technique for Daphne in reducing her dangerously high blood pressure.
He advised no changes to her medications (unless advised by her doctor) and asked her to apply a deep breathing technique 3 times a day for 10-15 minutes each time – preferably in a quiet environment where she could attain a state of calmness. He also made a few extra comments for Daphne to be aware of. These included:
- By breathing through the nose, it is important to breathe out slowly (with literally no air left in the lungs), before breathing in again. Do not force the rhythm of breathing, but let it develop with the passing of the days;
- When first applying the breathing technique, it is important to start slowly, at first for only a few minutes (3 times a day) before gradually building up to the 10-15 minutes.
- With time, breathing will become natural and easy without being forced in anyway.
The results of the easy to learn breathing technique were so encouraging for Daphne, that she experienced relief from her head pains within days. Five weeks after her dangerously high readings, her blood pressure was in the vicinity of 138/78 mm Hg – an extraordinary turn around and her best for over 10 years!
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