Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

You should check with your doctor first about exercising. Once they give you the go ahead there are some simple techniques you can use. Doing squats and overhead shoulder presses can be done at home. You can use soup cans as weights. Step up exercises can be done using crates, stairs or a bench. You [...]

I read in the paper a few days ago that a quarter of Americans have high blood pressure. That seems like a lot to me. We all know that exercise and eating well can keep your blood pressure low, but music and particular supplements can help as well. Taking some time listening to music can [...]

I read about a study done on patients with high blood pressure getting spinal adjustments and having their blood pressure checked afterwards. There was a significant drop after having adjustments to the neck and lower back. Doctors believe that adjustments effect the nervous system which in turn effect blood pressure. These studies are in the [...]

DASH, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension is said to help lower blood pressure. This diet involves eating more vegetables and fruits, including low-fat or non-fat dairy products. These foods are naturally rich in micro-nutrients like calcium, magnesium, and potassium and phytochemicals which help in controlling blood pressure. Lowering your salt intake will show a significant [...]

Seems hard to believe! This article talks about research that was done with 49 people for 8 weeks and it showed a significant drop in blood pressure. It seems that  the large amounts of flavanols were what made all the difference. According to the professor who led the study you can eat two dark chocolate [...]

This article discusses ways to lower your blood pressure by changing some habits in your diet. Lowering your salt intake is a big one. Many are overloading on salt their intake being almost 3 teaspoons a day when it should be more like one. Watch your fat intake. The good fats are not big contributors, the omega-3 [...]

Seems like a no-brainer, when you’re happy you’re less stressed and less anxious. This article talks about a couple who has been married for 53 years. They are all about keeping communication open and always talking to one another. They also stress that humor and and spending quality time together is the key for a [...]

Pennsylvania State University researchers found that just a handful of pistachios per day for a month can help keep blood pressure down during a stressful situation. In addition, it will reduce the bad cholesterol, which will help with artery relaxation and lighten your heart’s workload. Who would have thought a healthy tasty snack could do [...]

I read an interesting article about the impacts of meditation on blood pressure. For one there are no side effects and no drugs to take. It makes sense really, in this fast paced way of life, most people do not take time for themselves to relax and recharge. Giving yourself time to be still and [...]

Family Doctor has a good FAQ that gives clear answers to how you can take control of your high blood pressure. It also gives information on what the numbers mean, diagnosis, problems, treatments and things to avoid in order to get your blood pressure down. It’s a great quick reference.