Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

A new study released their results of the biggest causes of death in the U.S. The top 3 causes are completely preventable; smoking, high blood pressure and obesity. The rest on the list included, lack of physical activity, cholesterol, and high sodium. People have control of their lifestyle and can keep themselves healthy. Just avoiding those top 3 things can significantly reduce their risks of disease and death. Talk to your doctor about some possible changes you may need to make in order to continue on a healthy path of life.

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Some over the counter cold remedies can be fairly dangerous for those who have high blood pressure. Decongestants do their job by constricting blood vessels which can result in higher blood pressure. When buying a decongestant make sure it does not have the following ingredients; pseudoemphedrine, ephedrine, phenylephrine, naphazoline, and oxymetazoline. Try using a saline spray for congestion and a pain reliever for other symptoms like a fever or sore throat. You can also drink a lot of fluids to reduce phlegm and mucus.

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A study found in the European Heart Journal shows that noises happening at night during sleep can increase blood pressure. Sounds like airplanes overhead, a passing car or someone snoring next to you can be culprits. If you find that these sounds happen where you are when sleeping at night, try using earplugs to drowned out the sounds or try some relaxing music that may masks harmful affecting sounds.

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Researchers in Canada have found that the protein that is found in garden peas can be a natural remedy for reducing blood pressure as well as chronic kidney disease. They did a study in rats, putting them on an 8=week diet of yellow garden peas. Those that had the peas had a 20 percent reduction in blood pressure compared to those who didn't eat the peas. Researchers believe that this protein could be used as a supplement one day to prevent or delay kidney damage in people that have high blood pressure, by lowering it.

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It's not news that pets can help with your well-being. Specifically, pets can reduce stress and lower blood pressure. Pets can provide an unconditional friendship and put people at ease. Having a pet is good for both the owner and the animal. Researchers found that giving and getting the love worked on both ends. Not only can they reduce blood pressure and stress but can also help with strengthening the immune system, depression and heart disease. If you have a space for a furry friend look into adopting, it's good for your health!

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There are several things that contribute to hypertension smoking, fatty foods, and being overweight. Tension and stress as well as a lack of exercise can cause hypertension. Symptoms include like sleeping disorders, smoking or headaches can be signs of hypertension. Some things that you can do to rid yourself of hypertension is to exercise regularly, find time every day to relax and to eat well.

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Not only can a healthy diet bring down your blood pressure, but taking magnesium can also help. It is an essential supplement that aides in the production of energy, the function of the nervous system and the activity of the muscles which includes the heart. An added bonus is foods that are high in magnesium are also usually high in potassium and dietary fiber as well. Talk to your doctor about your intake and what you can do to lower your blood pressure.

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Panasonic has announced their blood pressure device for home use.  It's portable enough to take anywhere and has an SD slot of saving your data. This can be really helpful for bringing to your doctor's appointments and for tracking your progress. No word on how much the device will be but it could be a very handy product for those who suffer from high blood pressure.

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This article talks about a drug for blood pressure that has been known to erase bad memories and post traumatic stress. Researchers are not sure how long the drug can effect the memory and are continuing to research it. They are also doing test with the drug to see how they may be able to use it for people who suffer from phobias.

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A good night's sleep can help with weight loss, and breast cancer prevention. New research is now showing that getting good sleep can prevent heart disease. Lack of sleep can contribute to the hardening of arteries. High blood pressure is a factor of the hardening of arteries and when you sleep, your blood pressure decreases. Downtime for the body is when you sleep so it can repair damage of daily life. So make sure you are getting an adequate night's sleep, it's good for your heart and your health!

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