Some Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure
There are number of stroke cases cause by high blood pressure. Hypertension or high blood pressure is very dangerous because there is no a sign or symptoms. Anyone can develop a high blood pressure regardless of age, race, or gender but it is most common to adult. It usually last a lifetime once a high blood pressure is develop. High blood pressure can cause blindness, stroke, heart failure, and kidney disease.
The middle age is usually prone to high blood pressure so it is important to watch the eating lifestyle. High blood pressure cannot be cured but it can be controlled and prevented.
Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure
- Eat less salt. Many people consumed between 10 to 20 grams of salt a day (2 to 4 teaspoons). This is many times more than is actually needed and contributes prominently to high blood pressure, heart failure and kidney disease. Eating natural food helps to eliminate salt in your diet and lowers blood pressure.
- Reduce white sugar intake. The US National Research Council reports that refined sugars and sweeteners account for up to 20% of many people’s daily calories. Studies also shown that eating processed sugar increases blood pressure.
- Have regular exercise. Brisk 30 minutes walk for 6 days a week.
- Add the amount of fiber in your diet. Eat more fruits and vegetables that contain fiber such as whole grains.
- Eat more bananas. Bananas is known to have high potassium contains which helps to regulates blood pressure. Other fruits that have calcium are peanuts, almonds, avocados, raisin, carrot juice, cantaloupe, figs and dried apricots.
- Get enough sleep. Person deprived from sleep especially during the night increases blood pressure.
- Eat more fruits and vegetables and low fat dairy products.
- Moderate drinking. Limit your alcohol intake. Alcohol excess can increase the risk of high blood pressure.
- Quit smoking. Smoking brings various disease including heart disease, stroke, etc.
- Discuss the use of oral contraceptive with your doctor. Some oral contraceptive contributes high blood pressure.
- Reduce weight if you are overweight. Many people who are overweight is often have a high blood pressure so the doctor recommend to lose weight.
- Always check your blood pressure regularly to control high blood pressure.
Your healthy always depend on your lifestyle. If you want to prolong your life live a healthy lifestyle by eating a balance diet and exercising regularly.
November 25th, 2008 | Tags: Healthy Lifestyle, high blood pressure, lower blood pressure | Category: Healthy Lifestyle
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