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Half the population may
just be lucky and have favorable genetics as far as blood pressure is
concerned. However, everyone has the ability to do something about their blood
pressure and stop more serious complications, like diabetes, from developing.
The biggest problem is that more than half the people can’t seem
to keep it under control.
Medication is the number
one way people try to control blood pressure. However, relying on medication is
never the most ideal solution for any health complication. Medications tend to
hide problems and often cause more problems of their own. Hypertension
medications may complicate other factors, such as the
risk of falls.
Simple methods can go a
long way to assisting with hypertension. If you want to feel better and worry
less about chronic issues developing, all it takes is a little motivation and
discipline.
Exercise.
It is not really
necessary to become a world-class marathon runner. Simple exercises, like going
for a walk or jog for ten or fifteen minutes every other day can still make a
huge difference. After all, something is always better than nothing.
Lose Weight.
Weight is the biggest
contributor to higher heart rate and blood pressure. Weight around
the midsection may make the most crucial difference. Men who have more than a 40
inch waist and women who have more than a 35 inch waist tend to have higher
blood pressures than others.
Eat healthier foods.
What you put into your
blood is basically what you will get out of it. For blood pressure, less sodium
makes a big difference. Instead, taking in more potassium, which is present in
many vegetables, will do a lot to counteract the sodium. As well, other
essential nutrients like magnesium and calcium will improve blood pressure.
Reduce stress.
Simple calming
activities, like meditation and yoga, will do a lot to reduce blood pressure.
Considering your schedule and cutting out a few highly stressful activities in
favor of just hanging out with friends or watching a funny movie goes a long
way toward a healthier heart.
Limit alcohol, smoking
and caffeine.
All things in moderation
are a good idea. These social demons are not entirely bad for blood pressure as
long as they are overdone. Particularly the older a person gets, the less
smoking and drinking will help your blood pressure.
Monitor blood pressure.
Keeping track of your
condition makes it easier to know when to see a doctor or when to lay off the
junk food and ramp up efforts to take care of your heart’s health. The biggest
problem with hypertension is that it is known as a “silent killer.” Knowing that
you have a problem is the first defense to fighting it.
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