There is one food that is especially effective in lowering blood pressure.....Celery!
Doctors at the University of Chicago studying the Oriental custom of using celery to lower hypertension discovered that celery contains the chemical 3-n-butyl phthalide. This smoothes the muscels lining blood vessels, which increases vessel diameter and allows for easier blood flow at lower pressures.
Using the recommended Oriental dosages to lower mild cases of high blood pressure, one would eat about four ounces of celery daily (4 stalks). Their blood pressure was reduced by an average of 13 % and cholesterol level by 7%.
When you eat celery, don't peel the strings off. They act as a scrubbing brush that stimulates the bowels and removes excess waste material. Sodium in celery is also good for people who suffer from stiffness in the joints.
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