by Victoria Goldsten, HD, Phd, LAc, ND, LPN, LMT
According to the Mayo Clinic
High blood pressure (Hypertension) is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease.
Blood pressure is determined both by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries. The more blood your heart pumps and the narrower your arteries, the higher your blood pressure.
You can have high blood pressure (hypertension) for years without any symptoms. Even without symptoms, damage to blood vessels and your heart continues and can be detected. Uncontrolled high blood pressure increases your risk of serious health problems, including heart attack and stroke.
High blood pressure generally develops over many years, and it affects nearly everyone eventually. Fortunately, high blood pressure can be easily detected. And once you know you have high blood pressure, you can work with your practitioners to control it.
Complementary Medicine Evaluation for Hypertension
When working with Hypertension at the Washington Institute of Natural Medicine we first provide the Natural Health Care Exam. This exam evaluates function rather than using the diagnostic techniques offered by Medical Doctors. This evaluation complements the conventional medical care provided by practitioners such as MDs and Nurse Practitioners.
In treating Hypertension naturally the practitioner assess the circulatory system, the nervous system with a focus on stress, and the filtration mechanisms of the kidneys and liver. Although conventional medical techniques may show there are no abnormalities in the filtration systems the natural health care exam reveals sub clinical weaknesses that do not show up on conventional tests. This is based upon function rather than disease.
About the Natural Health Exam
The natural health exam is a comprehensive study of the human body using observation skills from the Orient and Europe. It is a preventative approach focusing on organ system efficiency and cleansing. Its goal is to heal the internal workings of the human body rather than just treating symptoms. By improving the condition of the organs and tissues, symptoms will begin to dissipate and as a result the body becomes stronger.
The natural health exam looks for imbalances prior to and during a disease state. These imbalances point the practitioner in the proper direction for healing the areas of concern. It also helps with disease prevention. These methods augment conventional medical care. The components of a natural health exam provided at the Washington Institute are:Client History
Hara Study
Iridology
Pulse Reading
Visual/Face Observation
Kinesiology
Bio-Energy Field Testing
Remedy Testing/Selection
Homeopathic Remedies, Herbal, Aromatherapy, or Supplement Recommendations
After an exam is completed there are additional therapies can be added to intensify the power of the natural remedies such as:
Lymphatic Drainage Nero Massage
Relaxation Massage
Chakra Balancing with Guided Imagery
Body Detox Massage
Acupressure or Acupuncture
Reflexology Foot Therapy
Reiki Energy Work
For an evaluation and exam ask for Dr. Victoria Goldsten, HD
About Dr. Goldsten:
Dr. Victoria Goldsten, HD, has been caring for the sick since 1973. Her first health care experience was in nursing at several local hospitals and health care facilities. She later studied and received certificates in: homeopathy, Reiki, acupressure, massage, lymphatic drainage, cranial spinal therapy, and hypnotherapy. She has a B.S. degree in Nursing and a Doctorate degree in Homeopathy. She is currently working as the Director and an Integrative Homeopath at the Washington Institute of Natural Medicine.
The phone number is (202) 686-8202. The web site is: www.NaturalHealthDC.com