High blood pressure leads to health problems, a lower blood pressure equals a healthier life.
There are many strategies and medications to lower your blood pressure and make sure it stays low for your body.
One of the best defences is to have a diet low in fat and cholesterol.
High cholesterol intake, alcohol intake and an unhealthy diet all affect blood pressure. Caffeine, nicotine and illegal narcotics have all been shown to raise blood pressure.
Replacing high fat dairy produce with low fat will lower blood pressure. High fat builds up in the arteries which become harder and makes the heart work harder leading to higher blood pressure giving more chance of heart attack and stroke. A low fat diet equals a better and longer life.
Adding healthy food to your diet as a matter of course will lower blood pressure a little. Your best strategy is to start now, eat the right food and be consistent as it may take some time to achieve results.
Plenty of the right sort of exercise will get the heart moving.Even if you get sufficient exercise and the right food,
you may still suffer from high blood pressure because of past abuse. If you’ve had a high fat diet for many years, you may need time to for your body to fix itself.
High blood pressure may cause other health conditions which may need medication. Talk to a medical professional for advice on different medicines and their side effects. You may like to explore natural techniques. Acupuncture, massage and meditation have been found to be helpful for some people.
Alcohol abuse is a major factor that influences blood pressure and may cause other medical issues that lead to high blood pressure. Excessive alcohol drinking affects the kidneys and puts more pressure on the arteries. Too much alcohol may contribute to overweight which also stresses the arteries. Reduction of alcohol intake can lead to a lower blood pressure.
Although genetics has been estimated to contribute to high blood pressure, taking steps to reduce it can create a healthier lifestyle and help to overcome blood pressure problems.
