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Top Natural Ways To Lower Your Blood Pressure
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Yes you can control your BP naturally. Adopt these top natural ways to lower
your blood pressure. Move your Body and get Active
The heart is a muscle and it needs excercise to keep fit so that it can pump blood efficiently
around your body with each heart beat. You should aim for 30 minutes of moderate intensity
excercise a day. Keeping fit benefits your physical health and keeps your blood pressure under
control. No Smoking
Quitting smoking is the single most important thing a person can do to live longer. If you are a
smoker, then as compared to a non smoker you are twice as likely to have high blood pressure that
leads to a heart attack. But from the moment you stop smoking, the risk of heart attack starts to
reduce. Balance your Diet
A healthy diet can help to reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure and heart disease. You
should have a balanced diet, containing plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, fish, wholegrain
bread, and rice. Avoid foods like biscuits, cakes, pastries and products that are high in saturated
fats and sugar. Cut Down Salt
Too much salt can lead to hypertension, which increases the risk of developing heart disease. Avoid
pouring additional salt on your meal while eating. Manage Your Weight
Carrying a lot of extra weight can greatly affect your health and increases the risk of high blood
pressure, heart disease and diabetes. If you are overweight or obese, start making small but
healthy changes to what you eat and become more active.
Fill yourself with plenty of water
Drinking enough water can help boost your concentration as well as keep you from over eating. Stay
hydrated as you go through your day by drinking copious amount of water everyday. Control your Cholesterol
High levels of cholesterol in the blood leads to fatty deposits in your arteries that can lead to
high blood pressure which then increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. You can help lower
your cholesterol level by exercising and eating high-fiber foods. Manage Your Stress Levels
Prolonged stress leads to disturbed sleep patterns, improper eating habits and often results in
hypertension. Balance your life style. Moderate your sugar intake
Extra intake of sugar adversely affects your health and can lead to diabetes and cardiovascular
diseases. Reduce intake of foods rich in sugar content. High blood pressure can erupt, Watch out
Unmanaged blood pressure is a silent disease which normally shows no signs and symptoms. Check your
blood pressure regularly and learn how to manage it effectively. Share your happiness
Give preference to your family. Sharing happy moments with your loved ones relaxes your mind and
body. Check Your Family History
If your family has a history of hypertension high cholesterol, heart disease or diabetes then you
could be at risk too. Take care of your health more seriously.
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