Colitis definition and facts. 1  Colitis refers to inflammation of the inner lining of the colon. 2  Symptoms of colitis depend upon the cause and may include abdominal pain, cramping, diarrhea, with or without blood in the stool (one of the hallmark symptoms of colitis).
4. Reduce sodium in your diet. Even a small reduction in the sodium in your diet can reduce blood pressure by 2 to 8 mm Hg. The effect of sodium intake on blood pressure varies among groups of people. In general, limit sodium to less than 2,300 milligrams (mg) a day or less.
And thatâs not the only thing the blackcurrant shrub can do for your heart. According to a French study, doses of GLA (found in blackcurrant seed oil) can help to lower your blood pressure, when combined in the diet with eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).