by Christian Goodman
If I have one vice in my otherwise healthy lifestyle, it's my large cup of great coffee, everyday. Not one for wanting to own "vices," I am curious as to why coffee, in moderation, is considered to be one.
This was highlighted the other day while having breakfast with a friend. She told me how "lucky" I am to be able to have my coffee every day. She said she couldn't drink coffee anymore due to high blood pressure. Her doctor advised her that this could contribute to her high blood pressure.
Watch out? My friend was telling me this quite literally, as she was exhaling cigarette smoke. Did her doctor mention that this behavior is far more than a contributor to high blood pressure.
Did the doctor actually state that more than anything, my friend's overindulgence in food, smoking and sometimes alcohol largely caused her hypertension but she only heard "coffee?" Hard to know but I was curious, why did the doctor even list coffee as a contributor?
As of this post, there have been no studies to support evidence that there is a link between drinking coffee and hypertension.
Some studies have shown that drinking coffee does raise one's blood pressure slightly, but only temporarily. In fact, these same studies have shown that over time, this slight increase in blood pressure is reduced.
These same studies also admit that when drinking coffee on a regular basis, this temporary increase in blood pressure dissipates.
So why even mention coffee and hypertension? What studies have shown is that coffee can often times partner certain unhealthy behaviors - smoking and over eating.
Does this mean that coffee causes hypertension? No - it is not coffee's fault that some people cannot drink a cup of coffee without partnering it with cigarettes and over eating.
So why do we read so many stories of people who gave up drinking coffee and suddenly, there was a marked decrease in blood pressure. These stories tend to focus on what coffee was doing to their high blood pressure, not the real culprits like cigarettes and obesity.
Based on evidence, I do not believe that drinking a cup of coffee, even every day will cause high blood pressure. If I believed that, I wouldn't drink it myself.
If you are suffering from hypertension, I'd like to recommend my High Blood Pressure Program. This is a completely natural remedy and while simple, it has proven, amazing results.
Additionally, I suggest my Weight Loss Breeze Program if you suffer from this condition as well.
About the Author:
Christian Goodman is a popular health researcher and author of several revolutionary alternative healthmethods. One of his breakthroughs is his hypertension treatment. You can learn more about Christian on his Natural Health Alternative Blog.
