We have already discussed the effect of diet and nutrition on blood pressure. But, there are other elements of lifesytle which can both increase and decrease blood pressure.

Living with a high degree of stress tends to raise blood pressure and lowering stress or lowering the effects of stress on the body can help lower blood pressure. The reason stress raises blood pressure is because it activates the fight or flight response which raises pressure in your cardio-vasucular system to get you ready for action. Many, many studies have shown negative physical effects of living under prolonged stress. This is where biofeedback machines like the Resperate helps lower blood pressure, by helping you relax, calm down and reverse the negative effects of stress.

Obesity tends to raise blood pressure and lowering your weight down to normal levels will help lower your blood pressure.

Regular exercise helps lower blood pressure. Regular exercise helps reduce stress while at the same time strengthening the body, not just muscles but the cardiovascular system as well.