Did you know that over 30% of the adult population over age 20 in the U.S. has high blood pressure? Look around you. That means 1 out of 3 people, and you may be the one of those three! What is even a little more bizarre is, 80% of those who are know it, have the means to do something about it, and don’t. Does that include you?
It’s not for lack of a good reason many elect not to use drugs to lower blood pressure, because of the multitude of unpleasant side effects. So here are 7 tips for quickly lowering high blood pressure. They will work, if you use them!
A healthy diet free of animal fats will keep your LDL cholesterol down, which is the main contributing factor for high blood pressure. This would include common vegetable oils, all grain fed meats, poultry, all frozen meals and farmed fish. You might ask what’s left to eat? With a little planning, which in our “I want it now” culture, there are plenty of other choices, today more then ever.
Dark chocolate, with 65% cocoa and above with no milk added provides flavonoids which are an anti-oxidant. Taken in amounts of ½ oz. daily, it has the capacity to lower blood pressure by as much as 20 points in 5 days! (The author offers this from personal experience.)
Foods rich in Potassium such as apricots, bananas, cantaloupe, figs, oranges, raisins and yogurt, are just a small sampling. These Potassium rich foods can help lower your blood pressure quickly.
Simple exercises such as yoga, or a walk for 30 minutes on a daily basis will help to keep your body healthy. It also produces endorphins from the exercise that make you feel good…naturally!
As much as 8-10 glasses of water a day will help to keep your body flushed and hydrated. There are studies that claim that while water is best, juices can also help to do the trick. It all has to be digested in the stomach, even plain old water.
Smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages have a huge negative impact on blood pressure, and your overall health in general.
And eating fresh, cold water fatty fish at least twice a week will provide the Omega-3 that will make a big impact on lowering your blood pressure. Now if smelling up your kitchen twice a week every week is not your favorite idea of healthy odors, there’s good news. Soft gel fish oil supplements!
Not just any supplements, but those that can prove they come from fish sources that are free of all toxins, pollutants and mercury. There are resources that follow providing more in depth information, so take advantage of this. It’s your blood pressure, your body and your health. Why wait? Do it now.
Alan Jarrett has been an advocate of healthy living free of drugs and foods that are empty of the nutrients we need for over 35 years. Omega-3 Fish Oil may be one of the most important supplements you can add to your daily diet! You can find more in-depth information about the incredible benefits of Omega-3 Fish Oil, going to http://www.omega3-health-benefits.com Go ahead. Just do it!
