If you have high blood pressure, then know this:
You can’t lower your blood pressure like an “on-off” switch.
But, you can lower it to some extent in a few minutes or hours.
How?
Well, here’s how:
- Calm Yourself
It sounds simple, right?
And yes, it is.
But, the effects on your blood pressure are amazing.
“But, why should I do it?”
When stressed, your body releases hormones that constrict blood vessels and increase heart rate.
This leads to an increase in blood pressure.
So, what should you do?
You should calm yourself by lowering your stress levels.
“But, how do I do that?”
Well, you can calm yourself by doing a simple breathing trick.
Here’s how:
- Inhale deeply for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, and exhale for 6 seconds.
- Repeat for 5 minutes while sitting.
Just by doing this, you’ll calm yourself and lower your stress.
Therefore, lowering your blood pressure in a few minutes.
- Hydrate
You might not know this.
But, hydrating yourself can lower your blood pressure.
How?
When your body lacks water, your blood thickens.
This leads to your heart having to work harder to pump blood.
So, what should you do?
You should hydrate yourself.
Make sure to drink a minimum of 2,5 liters of water every single day.
Just by hydrating yourself, you can lower your blood pressure as it relaxes your blood vessels.
- Walk
If you have high blood pressure, make sure to take lots of walks.
Why?
Because even light activities can improve circulation and help blood vessels expand.
Walking can be done anywhere and it is low intensity.
So, walking is a great way to move whilst still being fun.
The best part?
It lowers your blood pressure.
So, what should you do?
Walk every single day for 15–30 minutes.
Or even better, walk for 5 minutes after you’ve eaten.
- Low intensity.
- Fun.
- You can do it anywhere.
There you go.
Three things that help you lower your blood pressure.
But, there’s a note.
These three methods only lower your blood pressure temporarily.
So, make sure to do the long-term methods to lower blood pressure, such as:
- Reduce sodium intake
- Exercise regularly
- Manage stress
- Maintain a healthy weight
If you combine the long-term and short-term solutions, then you will lower your blood pressure.
Have you tried any of these?
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