High blood pressure affects many of us and can lead to serious health issues. Here are 12 ways that may help you to lower your BP and get rid of that hypertension.
Exercise can be one of the most effective ways to reduce blood pressure. For more information on exercises for curing hypertension, click here.
Oxygen is essential for all the body’s chemical processes and breathing deeply also has a relaxing effect.
If you suffer from sleep apnoea, you could be oxygen-deprived. For information on how to combat apnoea and/or insomnia click here.
If your arteries are blocked, there’s less space for your blood to flow and your BP will increase. For information on how to clear arteries and reduce cholesterol click here.
Too much salt often means too much blood pressure. Keep salt intake to a minimum if you suffer from high BP.
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5. Lose weight
Being overweight and high blood pressure are inextricably linked. For information on how to lose weight sensibly, click here.
Potassium, Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), Magnesium, Vitamin E and Iron are all said to help to lower BP.
Eating garlic, or taking an odourless garlic supplement, may also help.
For more information on the benefits of garlic and other superfoods, click here.
Too much alcohol will raise your blood pressure, but it is thought that, in moderation, alcohol may have a positive effect on hypertension.
If you feel that you might struggle to reduce your alcohol intake, click here for help.
Caffeine can increase blood pressure directly so switching to decaf can have health benefits.
It can also affect BP indirectly by affecting your quality of sleep.
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9. Take up tea
But only in moderation. Studies have shown that tea can help to reduce blood pressure but remember, tea also contains caffeine so show some restraint.
For more information on the benefits of drinking tea, click here.
Relaxation time is important for all of us but even more so for those of us who suffer from hypertension. Try to work to live, not live to work.
For more information on how to reduce work-related stress, click here.
11. Relax with music
Music is a powerful relaxant so try to find some time just to sit and appreciate your favourite music.
For more information on the healing powers of music click here.
Snoring reduces the quality of your sleep, which makes you tired and can affect your general health. In turn, your blood pressure may increase due to poor physical health and stress.
For information on how to stop snoring click here.
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