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Exercise
- Everyone knows that exercise is beneficial to your general health. It'll also help with high blood pressure.
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Exercise
- Just 30-40 minutes, three or four times per week, will suffice.
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Weight control
- It's important for your blood pressure that you maintain a healthy weight, and it's not just about BMI. If you are carrying too much fat around your middle, this could cause serious problems.
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Weight control
- Don't be tempted to go on a crash or fad diet. Do it the healthy way by making changes you can stick to, and pacing yourself.
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Sugar
- Cutting out excess sugar is a very easy way to lower your blood pressure. Your dentist will also be pleased!
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Refined carbohydrates
- Nobody should suggest eliminating carbohydrates. This can be very harmful and should be avoided. But reducing bad carbs can only do good, especially for your blood pressure.
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Potassium
- Bananas, fish, milk, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes are all great sources of potassium, which is effective at lowering blood pressure.
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Potassium
- Just be aware that potassium-rich diets can be harmful to those with kidney disease, so consult your doctor first.
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Salt
- Consuming less salt is useful in some individuals for reducing blood pressure, but this doesn't apply to everyone. Regardless, reducing your salt intake can only be a good thing.
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Processed food
- The salt and sugar content of processed food is worrying. Natural food will always be healthier, and help to bring your blood pressure down.
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Processed food
- Reducing your intake is most definitely a great idea. If, however, you can eliminate all processed food from your diet, even better!
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Smoking
- Everyone knows that smoking is responsible for a plethora of ailments, and high blood pressure is no exception.
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Cigarettes
- Cutting out cigarettes will reverse some of the damage caused to your cardiovascular system, and, in turn, help to lower your blood pressure.
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Stress
- Deep breathing, and taking the time for relaxation are great ways to reduce the tension of stress, which can lead to high blood pressure.
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Stress
- Many of us have stressful jobs, but this stress can be managed by taking regular breaks and ensuring we don't work excessive hours.
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Yoga
- Meditation and yoga can be useful ways to lower blood pressure. These practices reduce stress in your body, which subsequently improves your blood pressure.
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Dark chocolate - It must be at least 60% cocoa solids, and don't eat too much of it. A small amount each day can be very beneficial in lowering blood pressure.
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Medicinal herbs
- If you take prescription medication, always check with your doctor in advance of taking herbal supplements. Green tea and celery juice can help reduce blood pressure.
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Ginger
- The provider of many health benefits in a huge number of ways, ginger is also great for reducing blood pressure.
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Sleep
- Between seven to nine hours of good sleep is essential for reducing blood pressure. Less or more than this can cause problems for you.
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Garlic
- High blood pressure can often be helped by consuming garlic–either whole, or in powder form.
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Protein
- Food with a high protein count, such as fish, eggs, beef, nuts, and chickpeas, can be very helpful in reducing blood pressure.
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Supplements
- Omega 3, citrulline, coenzyme Q10, and whey protein can all be used to reduce blood pressure.
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Alcohol
- While it's not necessary to completely cut out alcohol (unless you want to,) reducing your intake is very important for maintaining low blood pressure.
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Alcohol
- Why not substitute alcoholic drinks for non-alcoholic ones? Just be careful with the sugar content of these drinks.
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Caffeine
- Reducing caffeine intake, by drinking less coffee, cola, etc., can improve your blood pressure. Excessive caffeine can also cause sleep issues.
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Calcium
- There is a link between a diet with sufficient levels of calcium and maintaining a normal level of blood pressure.
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Magnesium
- Vegetables, dairy products, legumes, chicken, and whole grains all contain magnesium, which can help reduce your blood pressure.
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Berries
- Eating berries is beneficial for blood pressure control, as they contain polyphenols, which help with cardiovascular disease.
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Prescription medication
- If none of the above is working sufficiently for you, it may be advisable to get prescription medication from your doctor. Looking to take on a healthier diet? Look no further than here!
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Exercise
- Everyone knows that exercise is beneficial to your general health. It'll also help with high blood pressure.
© Shutterstock
1 / 31 Fotos
Exercise
- Just 30-40 minutes, three or four times per week, will suffice.
© Shutterstock
2 / 31 Fotos
Weight control
- It's important for your blood pressure that you maintain a healthy weight, and it's not just about BMI. If you are carrying too much fat around your middle, this could cause serious problems.
© Shutterstock
3 / 31 Fotos
Weight control
- Don't be tempted to go on a crash or fad diet. Do it the healthy way by making changes you can stick to, and pacing yourself.
© Shutterstock
4 / 31 Fotos
Sugar
- Cutting out excess sugar is a very easy way to lower your blood pressure. Your dentist will also be pleased!
© Shutterstock
5 / 31 Fotos
Refined carbohydrates
- Nobody should suggest eliminating carbohydrates. This can be very harmful and should be avoided. But reducing bad carbs can only do good, especially for your blood pressure.
© Shutterstock
6 / 31 Fotos
Potassium
- Bananas, fish, milk, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes are all great sources of potassium, which is effective at lowering blood pressure.
© Shutterstock
7 / 31 Fotos
Potassium
- Just be aware that potassium-rich diets can be harmful to those with kidney disease, so consult your doctor first.
© Shutterstock
8 / 31 Fotos
Salt
- Consuming less salt is useful in some individuals for reducing blood pressure, but this doesn't apply to everyone. Regardless, reducing your salt intake can only be a good thing.
© Shutterstock
9 / 31 Fotos
Processed food
- The salt and sugar content of processed food is worrying. Natural food will always be healthier, and help to bring your blood pressure down.
© Shutterstock
10 / 31 Fotos
Processed food
- Reducing your intake is most definitely a great idea. If, however, you can eliminate all processed food from your diet, even better!
© Shutterstock
11 / 31 Fotos
Smoking
- Everyone knows that smoking is responsible for a plethora of ailments, and high blood pressure is no exception.
© Shutterstock
12 / 31 Fotos
Cigarettes
- Cutting out cigarettes will reverse some of the damage caused to your cardiovascular system, and, in turn, help to lower your blood pressure.
© Shutterstock
13 / 31 Fotos
Stress
- Deep breathing, and taking the time for relaxation are great ways to reduce the tension of stress, which can lead to high blood pressure.
© Shutterstock
14 / 31 Fotos
Stress
- Many of us have stressful jobs, but this stress can be managed by taking regular breaks and ensuring we don't work excessive hours.
© Shutterstock
15 / 31 Fotos
Yoga
- Meditation and yoga can be useful ways to lower blood pressure. These practices reduce stress in your body, which subsequently improves your blood pressure.
© Shutterstock
16 / 31 Fotos
Dark chocolate - It must be at least 60% cocoa solids, and don't eat too much of it. A small amount each day can be very beneficial in lowering blood pressure.
© iStock
17 / 31 Fotos
Medicinal herbs
- If you take prescription medication, always check with your doctor in advance of taking herbal supplements. Green tea and celery juice can help reduce blood pressure.
© Shutterstock
18 / 31 Fotos
Ginger
- The provider of many health benefits in a huge number of ways, ginger is also great for reducing blood pressure.
© Shutterstock
19 / 31 Fotos
Sleep
- Between seven to nine hours of good sleep is essential for reducing blood pressure. Less or more than this can cause problems for you.
© Shutterstock
20 / 31 Fotos
Garlic
- High blood pressure can often be helped by consuming garlic–either whole, or in powder form.
© Shutterstock
21 / 31 Fotos
Protein
- Food with a high protein count, such as fish, eggs, beef, nuts, and chickpeas, can be very helpful in reducing blood pressure.
© Shutterstock
22 / 31 Fotos
Supplements
- Omega 3, citrulline, coenzyme Q10, and whey protein can all be used to reduce blood pressure.
© Shutterstock
23 / 31 Fotos
Alcohol
- While it's not necessary to completely cut out alcohol (unless you want to,) reducing your intake is very important for maintaining low blood pressure.
© Shutterstock
24 / 31 Fotos
Alcohol
- Why not substitute alcoholic drinks for non-alcoholic ones? Just be careful with the sugar content of these drinks.
© Shutterstock
25 / 31 Fotos
Caffeine
- Reducing caffeine intake, by drinking less coffee, cola, etc., can improve your blood pressure. Excessive caffeine can also cause sleep issues.
© Shutterstock
26 / 31 Fotos
Calcium
- There is a link between a diet with sufficient levels of calcium and maintaining a normal level of blood pressure.
© Shutterstock
27 / 31 Fotos
Magnesium
- Vegetables, dairy products, legumes, chicken, and whole grains all contain magnesium, which can help reduce your blood pressure.
© Shutterstock
28 / 31 Fotos
Berries
- Eating berries is beneficial for blood pressure control, as they contain polyphenols, which help with cardiovascular disease.
© Shutterstock
29 / 31 Fotos
Prescription medication
- If none of the above is working sufficiently for you, it may be advisable to get prescription medication from your doctor. Looking to take on a healthier diet? Look no further than here!
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30 / 31 Fotos
The best ways to reduce your blood pressure
Here are some lifestyle changes you can make to reduce it
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High blood pressure can increase the chances of heart attacks and strokes. Therefore, it is of fundamental importance to try and keep your blood pressure at a normal level.
If you do have high blood pressure, there are lifestyle changes that can be made to reverse it. Take a look through the following gallery to find out how. Of course, always keep in mind the need to consult your doctor.
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