Fight Hypertension

High blood pressure affects 63 million people in the U.S., if left untreated can lead to a stroke or heart attack, which could prove fatal. When? You find that your blood pressure is slightly longer than normal (120/80) this list of lifestyle changes will help your blood pressure naturally.

???????? If you smoke - stop. The elimination of this habit will not only help your blood pressure naturally, but it will reduce your chance of cancer and other cardiovascular diseases.

smoking the main cause of atherosclerosis, the hardening of the arteries. So although the smoke is not too high blood pressure does not contribute to the problem. If you quit smoking, and if you do not smoke do not start. There has been absolutely no reduction of benefits for health. If you stop, your risk of a heart attack is reduced after the first year.

???????? Obesity - There is a direct connection between your weight and high blood pressure. Even a few extra pounds on your frame can make an important contribution to high blood pressure condition. The loss of as little as ten pounds will help you lower your blood pressure and of course, if you are obese your need to lose weight is even more urgent. Cutting 200 to 300 calories from your diet every day will make a difference.

???????? Reduce your salt intake. High salt (sodium) consumption is directly linked with high blood pressure. You should check the consumption of no more than 2000 mg of sodium per day, which is about one teaspoon. The average American is often consume more than 4,000 milligrams per day. Foods such as canned soups, processed foods and meat, soy sauce, frozen dinners, processed cheese, olives and pickles are all laden with salt. Restaurant food is also very salty. Read food labels and chose only those with low or reduced salt.

more fruit, vegetables and low-fat dairy products in your menu. Have an extra fruit or vegetables with every meal.

your meat portion should be no more than 6 ounces and have two meatless dinner per week. Although fat diet does not directly affect blood pressure, cholesterol and saturated fats in foods increase blood cholesterol, which increases the risk for heart and vascular diseases. Even high-fat foods are high in calories, you need to reduce weight to lose. High cholesterol is also an important risk factor for atherosclerosis than smoking.

???????? Add more fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products on your plate .????? Eating an extra fruit or vegetables with every meal. Shrink the size of your daily meat intake to six ounces, and designate at least two evenings per week, as meat-free. Fatty diets do not directly affect blood pressure. However, saturated fats and cholesterol in foods raise blood cholesterol, which increases the risk for heart and vascular diseases. Food with high fat and high in calories, which must be reduced if you need to lose weight. Like smoking high cholesterol is also an important risk factor for atherosclerosis.

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Bob Storrs has worked in wellness field since 1994 and has counseled people on how to use natural products and supplements to have a healthier lifestyle. NOTE: This article may be reprinted as long as it is not changed and includes the author's bio.

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