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Methods of treatment hypertension iodine

It is estimated that from high blood pressure suffers a third of the population of our planet. Even if hypertension occurs without symptoms, it destroys the organs that are sensitive to increased blood pressure, dangerous complications and shortens the life of 5-10 years. The pressure must be controlled. In norm it should not exceed 89/139 mm Hg.

  1. First day (1 and 21 March/September) – put a line over the wrist of the left hand.
  2. The second day (2 and 22 March/September) – a little above the ankle of the right leg.
  3. Third day (3 and 23 March/September) – over the right wrist.
  4. The fourth day (4 and 24 March/September) – just above the ankle of the left leg.
  5. The fifth day (5 and 25 March/September) – on the left shoulder above the elbow bend.
  6. The sixth day (6 and 26 March/September) – on the right leg a little above the knee.
  7. The seventh day (7 and 27 March/September) – on the right hand above the elbow.
  8. The eighth day (8 and 28 March/September) – over the knee of the left leg.
  9. The ninth day (9 and 29 March/September) – hold the dotted line on the back, from left shoulder to right hip. At the chest line to draw is not necessary.
  10. Tenth day (10 and 30 of March/September) dotted on the back, from right shoulder to left hip.

Line is applied from March 1 to 10. Then need a break for 10 days, then apply again for this scheme, from March 21 to 30. The same is done in September: from 1 to 10 and from 21 to 30.

Side effects

Treatment may lead to side effects, what you need to know. If they appear, therapy should be stopped. In some cases, there may be:

  • dizziness;
  • nausea;
  • abdominal pain;
  • rash and itchy skin.

Test for iodine deficiency

Before to apply this method in practice, should undergo the test on lack or excess of iodine in the body. If the amount is excessive, to treat high blood pressure in this way is not recommended.

The test is very simple: you need to apply iodine (5%) the figure on the body, such as a square, 10 × 10 cm Now is to follow the pattern:

  • if he lost for 8 hours – the body is a clear deficiency of iodine;
  • if it disappears in 24 hours – the body needs iodine;
  • if it remains a day later, only slightly pale, then additional revenue of iodine is not required.

In conclusion

All traditional methods of treatment of hypertension, including iodine, are used only in the early stages of the disease. They need to combine with other non-pharmacological methods of lowering pressure: a diet, correction lifestyle. If hypertension is in the third stage, in target organs, changes and impaired their function, without drugsit is impossible to do.