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of salt in our diet processed foods fast foods and people with heart disease or kidney disease are exquisitely sensitive to high sodium intake . Now we know what that the rest of us whose kidneys -- really function very well can basically -- bodies of access all the bottom line here is for all of us people probably due in just too much salt on a daily basis if you eat fresh foods not -- not processed not restaurant foods. Mostly you're gonna be fine so you basically have had this pre existing. Hearts or high blood pressure condition to be really concerned I mean those are the people that are much more sensitive to that if they do see a high sodium intake can actually get really sick so that's small segment of the population I thank you doctor -- that pleasure to have you

killer. In the old days we used to think. If you have high blood pressure you would know it because you have headaches you have known as believes that's -- I don't think one out of a hundred. People except -- hypertension so. Severe. -- we have symptoms most people don't know. They have high blood pressure . Until they are examined by a doctor and -- found that's why it's so important to have your blood pressure check it doesn't matter if you're going. To a pediatric two yes a pediatrician. An obstetrician. Any specialist. They should all be taking your blood pressure and if it's -- it should be treated. Now we know that -- untreated high blood pressure leads to stroke. Vascular disease everywhere in the kidneys in the legs heart attack. But when I wanted to tell you today. Is that there are certain medications. For high blood pressure . That are called ARB. And HP a CK. RB is and you -- soon receptor inhibitors. Now of the Ngo tense and -- a chemical produced by the kidney which is responsible. And contributes to high blood pressure . These -- are being drugs lower the pressure their specific type there -- many ways to lower the pressure this is only one. The interesting thing about these days army drugs there and die of land back trim the -- man. And then a car they come in various names. These particular. Blood pressure lowering drugs BA army's. Also reduce the likelihood of alzheimer's. So you have a double whammy there. Less heart attacks . And less chance of Hong -- by we think 50%. Now if you combine. Now listen to this if you combine let's say you're -- car very widely used within ace inhibitor which is -- different kind -- attention blocking drug. If you combined the -- who. You reduce your risk of getting alzheimer's disease by 67%. So the message to take to your doctor now is that you heard on this show. That -- controlling high blood pressure is extremely important and that's why you're there you want an old you have it and if you need treatment. Would he

Hello welcome to ask that the many people with a high blood pressure high risk for having a stroke heart attack . And developing kidney disease there are many so called natural supplements have -- to help lower risk. But this -- wanted to know if they work. I've heard ads for natural blood pressure so. Does it work. Well here's what I know about this brand it's active ingredient is said to try -- combo. The company makes it claims that these -- can't act that's ace inhibitors. Which lower blood pressure by preventing vessels from now ruling. They say will happen in three to four weeks after using this product. But there's no evidence in any of the medical journals about this supplements Hughes should talk to your doctor before you start taking it here's some other things that can -- your blood pressure south. Tried yoga. It reduces stress and keeps your mind and body strong limit caffeine intake coffee tea and sodas can all contribute to high blood pressure. Boy processed foods these are huge source of sodium which is a big no no for people with hypertension. Use more garlic your spouse may stay away for awhile but it's -- as a modest effect the lower blood pressure and may help relax blood vessels stop smoking leads to cardiovascular disease . And the laundry list of other problems and remember keep those questions coming you can send them to dr. -- at foxnews.com