According to a survey one of every three Americans are suffering from high blood pressure. Victims of high blood pressure have to take medication regularly. However, this does not mean that they do not have other choices. They can control high blood pressure by making some lifestyle changes.
If you work on the lifestyle changes mentioned below, things will surely get better:
If you work on the lifestyle changes mentioned below, things will surely get better:
- Limit your daily salt intake. Salt can increase your blood pressure, which can increase the risk of a heart attack.
- Avoid fast food and get used to a diet full of vegetables, fresh fruits, and low-fat dairy products.
- Stay away from processed foods, as they are not good for your heart and blood pressure.
- If you are a smoker, you better quit now or limit it as soon as possible, because cigarette smoking increases blood pressure, and can even lead to a heart disease.
- Drink plenty of water every day, as it flushes out all harmful chemicals out of your body.
- If you are overweight, get rid of the extra weight because losing weight; can help you in lowering your blood pressure.
- Daily exercise and meditation sessions can help you in reducing stress hormones, which can help you in controlling hypertension.
- If you rarely go out for a walk, now is the right time to start going for fitness walks.
Dr. Chauncey Crandall is a cardiologist who has helped many patients suffering from heart diseases. He is also a famous author, who has written very informative books, where he shares valuable tips on how to prevent heart problems. Follow us on Linkedin and Twitter for more updates
