Naturally Reduce Your High Blood Pressure
OK, so you have high blood pressure (HBP) or hypertension (HPT).
What's the big deal? Well, both HBP and HPT basically cause damage to your blood to your blood vessels.
This in time can lead to an increased risk for stroke, kidney failure, heart attacks and heart disease.
These can all lead to death, that's the big deal.
If you want to be around to raise your family and even spoil your grandkids, then you have to do something to get your HBP under control.
But what can you do about it? There are basically two avenues available to treat HBP; medication and lifestyle changes.
Choosing the medication may seem like the easy way out at first, and many people choose this method.
However, as with most medicines, there are some possible side effects that should be taken into account.
Keep in mind, there are a lot of different medications for HBP so the side effects will vary.
But some of the more common ones include nausea, dizziness, headaches, extreme tiredness and chest pain.
While this list is far from exhaustive, there is one more common problem that you should be aware of, and it's a biggie, Impotence.
Now I don't want to make too much of this, but a lot of men tend to go off their medicine due to this side effect.
As a result they often end up in the hospital or worse.
And much of the time, patients with HBP are not candidates for medications such as Viagra.
Great, what now? Well, if you don't like the idea of the side effects, then you are pretty much left with lifestyle alterations.
To use this approach, there are several factors that you will need to change: (All may not apply to everyone)
First, as always, consult your doctor prior to beginning any weight loss or exercise program.
Also, it should be pointed out that sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits are two of the leading causes of HBP.
So these two points really are the biggies.
As for diet, it is actually pretty simple.
AS stated above, limit sodium, caffeine and alcohol.
In addition, you need to eat a diet that is high in fruits and vegetables (nuts are good too).
Now, if you happen to be in the south, fried vegetables such as okra and pickles do not count.
In addition, you should eat lean meats, poultry and fish (again, not fried).
The basic idea is high potassium magnesium and fiber, and low fat.
In regards to the exercise, the most important thing is to get off your but.
You need to focus on aerobic (with air) activities.
These include vigorous walking, jogging, swimming, hiking or even mowing the lawn.
Basically any movement that causes you to breath hard and break a sweat.
You do not have to go out and run a marathon either.
Start out slow and build your way up to higher levels of activity.
You really want to get to where you can go for 3o minutes a day, 3 to 4 days.
Make sure that you stretch prior and after your workout to avoid muscle injury and soreness too.
You can control and reduce your high blood pressure naturally with out adding all sorts of chemicals to your body.
It takes a little effort, but is well worth it.
You can achieve a healthier, more productive, much more rewarding life with minimal work.
What's the big deal? Well, both HBP and HPT basically cause damage to your blood to your blood vessels.
This in time can lead to an increased risk for stroke, kidney failure, heart attacks and heart disease.
These can all lead to death, that's the big deal.
If you want to be around to raise your family and even spoil your grandkids, then you have to do something to get your HBP under control.
But what can you do about it? There are basically two avenues available to treat HBP; medication and lifestyle changes.
Choosing the medication may seem like the easy way out at first, and many people choose this method.
However, as with most medicines, there are some possible side effects that should be taken into account.
Keep in mind, there are a lot of different medications for HBP so the side effects will vary.
But some of the more common ones include nausea, dizziness, headaches, extreme tiredness and chest pain.
While this list is far from exhaustive, there is one more common problem that you should be aware of, and it's a biggie, Impotence.
Now I don't want to make too much of this, but a lot of men tend to go off their medicine due to this side effect.
As a result they often end up in the hospital or worse.
And much of the time, patients with HBP are not candidates for medications such as Viagra.
Great, what now? Well, if you don't like the idea of the side effects, then you are pretty much left with lifestyle alterations.
To use this approach, there are several factors that you will need to change: (All may not apply to everyone)
- Stop using tobacco
- Limit sodium, alcohol and caffeine
- Utilize relaxation techniques
- Lose weight with a healthy diet
- Exercise regularly
First, as always, consult your doctor prior to beginning any weight loss or exercise program.
Also, it should be pointed out that sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits are two of the leading causes of HBP.
So these two points really are the biggies.
As for diet, it is actually pretty simple.
AS stated above, limit sodium, caffeine and alcohol.
In addition, you need to eat a diet that is high in fruits and vegetables (nuts are good too).
Now, if you happen to be in the south, fried vegetables such as okra and pickles do not count.
In addition, you should eat lean meats, poultry and fish (again, not fried).
The basic idea is high potassium magnesium and fiber, and low fat.
In regards to the exercise, the most important thing is to get off your but.
You need to focus on aerobic (with air) activities.
These include vigorous walking, jogging, swimming, hiking or even mowing the lawn.
Basically any movement that causes you to breath hard and break a sweat.
You do not have to go out and run a marathon either.
Start out slow and build your way up to higher levels of activity.
You really want to get to where you can go for 3o minutes a day, 3 to 4 days.
Make sure that you stretch prior and after your workout to avoid muscle injury and soreness too.
You can control and reduce your high blood pressure naturally with out adding all sorts of chemicals to your body.
It takes a little effort, but is well worth it.
You can achieve a healthier, more productive, much more rewarding life with minimal work.