No, 'Indian remedy' won't reverse high blood pressure - see a doctor instead IN SHORT: Some posts on Facebook are promoting what they call an "Indian remedy", claiming it can reverse high blood pressure. But don't trust them - talk to your doctor instead. Several Facebook posts claim that an "Indian remedy" can reverse high blood pressure.
One post with over 18,000 views reads: "NIGERIANS CELEBRATE VICTORY AS HYPERTENSION TEAM REVEALS THE TWO TYPES OF STROKE CAUSED BY HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND THE OLDEN DAYS INDIAN FORMULA THAT SAFELY REVERSES HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE." It includes a video explaining the two types of stroke caused by high blood pressure and says there is a "safe, natural" remedy that can reverse it. The post also encourages users to click on the attached link to find out more about the remedy.
Similar posts can be found here and here . (Note: See more instances listed at the end of the report.) But can this remedy reverse high blood pressure? We checked.
What we know about high blood pressure High blood pressure , also known as hypertension, is a condition in which the force of the blood against the walls of your arteries is consistently too high. It is a common health problem that, if left untreated, can lead to serious complications such as heart disease, stroke and kidney problems. According to the World Health Organization , hypertension is a "major cause of premature death worldwide".
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