The silent killer! A Chinese Medicine view of High blood pressure
The American Society of Hypertension reports that 1 in 3 Americans have high blood pressure and more than have of them do not have it under control. Why is this a problem? High blood pressure is the leading cause of stroke, heart attack and kidney failure. Since over half the population with high blood pressure are not managing it appropriately, what are other options? Acupuncture, nutrition, lifestyle, and herbal medicine may provide effective options.
Traditional Chinese medicine views high blood pressure as a holistic imbalance. A disturbance in your liver, kidney, heart, gall bladder or even stomach can elevate blood pressure and be the root of the problem. Using diagnostics such as palpating the wrist pulse and observing the tongue can give us insight into your imbalance. If you and your doctor are having difficulty managing your blood pressure, you can call today for your free 15 minute consultation about your health goals.