Lower your blood pressure
There are no warning signs and many people do not even know they have high blood pressure. High blood pressure increases your risk for a heart attack, stroke, or kidney disease. The best way to tell if you have high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure checked.
Eat to beat high blood pressure : simple, delicious recipes for a long, healthy life
edited by Robyn Webb and Jamy D. Ard.
Pleasantville, NY : Readers Digest , [2008]
- Includes index.
- "Lower your blood pressure 10% or more without drugs! featuring the DASH-Plus Plan"--t.p.
- Originally published: Pleasantville, NY : Readers Digest , c2004.
The blood pressure cure : 8 weeks to lower blood pressure without prescription drugs
Robert E. Kowalski.
Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, c2007.
Robert Kowalski's clinically proven program draws on the very latest research on high blood pressure causes, development, and treatment. With the most up-to-date information on herbs, supplements, diet, physical activity, and more, this commonsense, easy-to-follow program can help you lower your blood pressure so that you can decrease your risk of heart attack and stroke-and increase your chances of living a long and healthy life. Book jacket.
The Heartmath approach to managing hypertension : the proven, natural way to lower your blood pressure
Bruce C. Wilson and Doc Childre.
Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Pub., c2006.
High blood pressure is a national epidemic. It's a condition that affects one in four Americans, most of whom have no idea they are at higher risk for heart disease, stroke, and other life-threatening problems. Conventional treatments for hypertension involve drugs, and these can have considerable side effects and may not ultimately succeed in getting those numbers down. Fortunately, the Institute of HeartMath has researched techniques for managing stress and hypertension for more than fifteen years. Now, at last, their highly effective strategies for regulating blood pressure safely and effectively are available to you.
You can take steps to control high blood pressure by adopting a healthy lifestyle and geting proper treatment by a healthcare provider.
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If your blood pressure is always higher when you visit the doctor than your readings at home, take your blood pressure machine to the doctors office to see if the readings are the same. Then you and your doctor will know if your home readings are correct. |
Maintaining a healthy weight is a good first step to a better lifestyle. The more you weigh, the more pressure it takes the heart to pump the blood. Sometimes shedding extra pounds can move your blood pressure back to the normal range.
Another idea is to eat a diet low in saturated fat, cholesterol and salt. Stop adding salt when you bring food to the table. Try other seasonings such as fresh herbs and spices to add flavor to your food.
Physical activity may help lower your blood pressure. Find an aerobic activity that is right for you. Take a brisk walk 3-5 times a week, for 30 minutes. You might even find your blood pressure is at its lowest fifteen minutes after your walk.
For many learning to relax is important. We all have everyday stress that our bodies are equipped to handle. Find ways to handle the stress: don't take on too many extra tasks and maintain positive relationships.
Regularly visits to your medical professional are essential. Answer any questions the doctor might have about your past medical history and your present state of health. The answers you give are vital to the treatment the doctor will recommend.
Know what your blood pressure should be and work to keep it at that level.
Article by: St. Louis Public Library staff.
