High blood pressure is an epidemic but there are natural ways to keep it down

DO you have high blood pressure? One in three UK adults does, many without realising it. And although the condition itself has no obvious symptoms, it is seriously bad for your health. Severe high blood pressure needs to be treated with drugs, but if yours is edging upwards there are all kinds of natural remedies that can reverse the trend. Drinking at least three cups of black-leaf tea, such as Earl Grey or English breakfast, a day "significantly" cuts blood pressure, researchers at the University of Western Australia found. It's thought the benefits are largely down to flavonoids - antioxidant ingredients that counteract cardiovascular disease. And if you find tea too sharp tasting in its natural state, don't worry, because all the benefits are still there if you add milk (especially if it's low-fat or soya).

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