Things You'll Need:
- Fresh vegetables and fruits
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Step 1
Find out the exact reading on the Sphygmomanometer by visiting a doctor at least once every month.
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Step 2
Get ready to make changes in your diet and lifestyle. Follow the advice of your doctor and take the prescribed medicines.
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Step 3
Avoid smoking or inhaling any tobacco products. Know that tobacco contracts your blood vessels and makes the heart beat faster resulting in the increasing of your blood pressure.
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Step 4
Exercise regularly and lose weight in case you are obese and overweight.
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Step 5
Avoid fatty foods, especially non-vegetarian items. Eat plenty of fruits and green vegetables.
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Step 6
Limit your daily sodium intake as it increases blood pressure.
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Step 7
Cut out alcoholic drinks and caffeine as they affect your blood circulation.
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Step 8
Practice relaxation techniques such as proper breathing and meditation as these are proven stress-busters. Perform them at least once a day.
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Step 9
Get biofeedback from certified trainers, preferably from the Biofeedback Certification Institute of America based in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. You may contact other reliable trainers who are located closer to your home.
Comments
iamageniuster said
on 7/11/2009 Great article. I enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing!
naturenut said
on 6/29/2009 Greats tips on lowering your blood pressure.
drahamacween said
on 6/23/2009 Very nice article, I have HPB but am constantly following these things. I have a hard time controlling it but it is possible and I agree with the lifestyle change thing...it does work together for good. Thanks!
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AnneZ said
on 5/22/2009 Thanks, I've got to work on this! 5* article on lowering blood pressure.