9 Easy Tips to Lower Your Blood Pressure (and Feel Better, Too)

If you have high blood pressure, don’t panic! There are some really easy ways to lower it and most of them involve modifications to your current lifestyle. So before you feel as though all hope is lost, try out one of these methods first.

1. Quit Smoking: Using tobacco in any form can contribute to high blood pressure. Smoking can work against you if you are trying to lower your blood pressure. So if you smoke, quit—it’s as easy as that!

2. Eliminate Salty Foods: Foods that have high sodium levels can contribute to high blood pressure. The body holds onto the salt and this can mean a higher blood pressure in the end. If you use table salt, work to eliminate it. If you eat foods that are very high in sodium, look for healthier substitutes.

3. Keep Your Alcohol Consumption to a Minimum: If you drink alcohol too frequently, it can be a factor in high blood pressure. It can be a good idea to eliminate alcohol altogether while you are working to lower your blood pressure. At a minimum, keep your drinks to no more than one drink per day.

4. Learn How to Cope with Stress: Stress is one of the biggest culprits in high blood pressure. If you don’t learn how to properly manage your stress levels, you are bound to continue to suffer from this condition. Keep the stress to a minimum, and learn healthy ways of dealing with it.

5. Turn to Alternative Methods: There are certain herbs and methods such as acupuncture that are said to lower blood pressure in a healthier way. Under the care of a trained professional, these alternative methods can offer healthy ways of bringing your numbers down.

6. Eat Garlic: It may sound silly, but garlic is one of the most important foods in your quest to bring your blood pressure down. Eating garlic each and every day is said to bring down your blood pressure levels, and will ensure that you feel a whole lot better in the process.

7. Get Moving: Regular exercise is an excellent way to bring down your blood pressure and ensure that you feel better. Get moving however you can and be sure to include moderate exercise in your weekly routine all the time. You will feel better and like what you see with your blood pressure.

8. Eat a Well Balance Diet: Focus on all of the food groups to make up a healthy and nutritionally balanced diet. Making smart food choices and learning to cook healthy meals for yourself will ensure that you feel better and that your blood pressure level stays in a proper range.

9. See Your Doctor: If you have ever suffered with high blood pressure or are worried about it, be sure to keep regular checkups with your doctor. They can help you to monitor it and ensure that you are making progress.

If you have high blood pressure, it is not a problem that you need to suffer with your whole life. There are some easy ways to lower it and to maintain a healthy lifestyle in the process. You will feel better and be doing your part to bring your levels down to a healthy range.

All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
7 Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure
http://www.lowerbloodpressurewithlisa.com

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