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HOME REMEDIES FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE INSTANTLY
Accordingto data of AmericanHeartAssociation,over74 millionsof peoplehave highbloodpressure
(hypertension).The dangerof hypertensionliesinthatthisdisease posesaseriousriskforthe
cardiovascularsystem.
Sometimes,hypertensioncausesobvioussymptoms,like dizziness,chestpain,dyspnea,nasal bleeding,
headachesandrapidheartbeat.Atearlystage of hypertension,the doctorcan advise some home
remediesforhighbloodpressure.
In timelydiagnosisof hypertension,home remediesforhighbloodpressurehelpreducingthe riskof
heartattack, stroke,kidneydisease andotherpathologies,causedbyveryhighbloodpressure.
In uncontrolledhypertension,homeremediesforhighbloodpressure are noteffective.Therefore,
patientwithsevere hypertensionmustbe prescribedsome prescriptionantihypertensivedrugs.
At earlystage of hypertension,the mosteffectivehome remediesforhighbloodpressure thatreally
work,are:
 Smokingcessation
 Weightloss
 Reductionof saltconsumption
 Reductionof alcohol consumption
 Increase inphysical activity
 Keepingalow-fatdiet
Numeroustrialshave shownthatsmokingof justone cigarette canincrease the bloodpressure by
almost10 mm Hg. Heavysmokersmayhave highbloodpressure fora longtime.
Evenpassive smokingcausesagreatriskof highbloodpressure andcardiovasculardiseases.Therefore,
smokingcessationisone of the mosteffectiveremediestoreduce the highbloodpressure.
As home remediesforhighbloodpressure,doctorssuggesttoquitusingtoomuchsalt.Excessive
amountof saltcausesfluidretentioninthe body,whichleadstohighbloodpressure,swellingand
edema.Doctorsrecommendnottoabuse salt anduse no more than half a teaspoonof salta day.
One of otherhome remediesforhighbloodpressure thatreallyworksisconsumptionof low alcohol
drinks.Doctorsclaimthat a glassof dry wine atthe dinnerimprovesthe heartwork.However,excessive
consumptionof alcoholicbeveragesnegativelyaffectsthe cardiovascularfunctionsandoverall health.
Herewith,alcohol increasesthe bloodpressurelevels,the numberof headachesanddizziness.Thatis
whydoctors advise toquitdrinkingalcohol asone of the home remediesforfastdecrease of the blood
pressure.
Active lifestyle combinedwithlow-caloriebalanceddietisamongthe besthome remediesfortreatment
of highbloodpressure.The consumptionof large amountof freshfruit,vegetables,cereals,nuts,fish
and fat-free dairyproductshelptoreduce the cholesterol levelsandthe riskof bloodclotsinthe blood
vessels.
As natural home remediesforhighbloodpressure,doctorsrecommendusinglemon,garlic,banana,red
onions,cayenne pepperandceleryasoftenasyoucan. All these foodscannormalize the blood
pressure,improve the immune systemandkeepnormal metabolism.
What is highblood pressure?
Bloodpressure isthe force at whichbloodpumpsfromthe heartintothe arteries.A normal blood
pressure readingislessthan120/80 mmHg. Whenbloodpressure ishigh,the bloodmovesthroughthe
arteriesmore forcefully.Thisputsincreasedpressureonthe delicate tissuesinthe arteriesanddamages
the bloodvessels.
Highbloodpressure,orhypertension,affectsapproximately80millionAmericanadults.The conditionis
knownas a “silentkiller”because itusuallydoesn’tcause symptomsuntilithasdone significantdamage
to the heart.Since mostpeople have novisiblesymptoms,theyare unaware thattheyhave highblood
pressure.
The risks of highblood pressure
Whenleftuntreated,highbloodpressure canleadtoserioushealthcomplications,includingstroke,
heartattack, and kidneydamage.Regularvisitstoyourdoctorcan helpyoumonitorandcontrol your
bloodpressure.A bloodpressure readingof 140/90 mmHg or above isconsideredhigh.If you’ve
recentlybeendiagnosedwithhighbloodpressure,yourdoctorwill workwithyouonhow to lowerit.
Your treatmentplanmightinclude medication,lifestyle changes,or a combinationof therapies.Taking
the followingstepscanhelpbringyournumbersdown.
Getmoving
Exercising30 to 60 minutesaday can helpbringdownyourbloodpressure numbersby4to 9 mmHg. If
you’ve beeninactiveforawhile,talktoyourdoctor abouta safe exercise routine.Startoutslowlyand
thengraduallypickupthe pace and frequencyof yourworkouts.
Nota fanof the gym?Take yourworkoutoutside.Gofor a hike,jog,orswim, andstill reapthe benefits.
The importantthingisto get moving!TheAHA alsorecommendsincorporatingmuscle strengthening
activityat leasttwodaysper week.Youcan try liftingweights,doingpushups,oranyotherexercise that
helpsbuildleanmusclemass.
Followthe DASH diet
Mom is alwaysright,especially whenitcomestoeatingyourfruitsandvegetables.Followingthe Dietary
ApproachestoStopHypertension(DASH) dietcanloweryourbloodpressure byasmuch as 14 mmHg.
The DASH dietconsistsof:
 eatingfruits,vegetables,andwhole grains
 low-fatdairy products,leanmeats,fish,andnuts
 eliminatingfoodsthatare highinsaturatedfats,suchas processedfoods,full-fatdairyproducts,
and fattymeats
 It alsohelpstocut back on dessertsandsweetenedbeverages,suchassodaand fruitpunch.
Put down the salt shaker
Keepingyoursodiumintaketoa minimumisvital forloweringbloodpressure.Whenyouconsume too
much sodium,yourbodystartsto retainfluid,resultinginasharprise inbloodpressure.The AHA
recommendslimitingyoursodiumintake to 1,500 milligrams(mg) perday.That’sa little overhalf a
teaspoon.
To decrease sodiuminyourdiet,don’taddsaltto yourfood.One teaspoonof table salthas 2,300 mg of
sodium!Use herbsand spicestoadd flavorinstead.Table saltisn’tthe onlyculpritwhenitcomesto
highsodium.Processedfoodsalsotendtobe loadedwithsodium.Alwaysreadfoodlabelsandchoose
low-sodiumalternativeswhenpossible.
Lose excessweight
Weightandbloodpressure gohandin hand.Accordingto the Mayo Clinic,losingjust10 pounds(4.5
kilograms) canhelploweryourbloodpressure.It’snotjustthe numberonyour scale thatmatters.
Watchingyour waistlineisalsocritical forcontrollingbloodpressure.The extrafataroundyourwaist,
knownas visceral fat,is troublesomebecause ittendstosurroundvariousorgansinthe abdomen.This
can leadto serioushealthproblems,includinghighbloodpressure.Ingeneral,menshouldkeeptheir
waistmeasurementtolessthan40 inches.Womenshouldaimforlessthan35 inches.
Nixyour nicotine addiction
Each cigarette yousmoke temporarilyraisesbloodpressureforseveral minutesafteryoufinish.If you’re
a heavysmoker,yourbloodpressure canstayelevatedforextendedperiodsof time.People withhigh
bloodpressure whosmoke are atgreaterrisk fordevelopingdangerouslyhighbloodpressure.Even
secondhandsmoke canputyou at increasedriskforhighbloodpressure,aswell asheartdisease.
Aside fromprovidingnumerousotherhealthbenefits,quittingsmokingcan helpyourbloodpressure
returnto normal.Take stepsto quittodayby visitingoursmokingcessationcenter.
Limit alcohol
Drinkinga glassof red wine withyourdinnerisperfectlyfine,anditmightevenofferhearthealth
benefitswhendone inmoderation.Drinkingexcessiveamountsof alcohol,however,canleadto
numeroushealthissues,includinghighbloodpressure.Excessive drinkingcanalsoreduce the
effectivenessof certainbloodpressure medications.
What doesdrinkinginmoderationmean?The AHA recommendsthatmenlimittheirconsumptionto
twoalcoholicdrinksperday.Womenshouldlimittheirintake toone alcoholicdrinkperday.One drink
equals12 ouncesof beer,5 ouncesof wine,or1.5 ouncesof 80-proof liquor.
Stress less
Giventoday’sfast-pacedworldthat’sfilledwithincreasingdemands,itcanbe hard to slow downand
relax.It’simportanttostepaway fromyourdailyresponsibilitiessoyoucanease yourstress.Stresscan
temporarilyraise yourbloodpressure,andtoomuchof it can keepyourpressure upforextended
periodsof time.
It helpstoidentifythe triggerforyourstress,suchas yourjob,relationship,orfinances.Once youknow
the source of yourstress,youcan try to findwaystofix the problem.Youcan alsotake stepsto relieve
your stressina healthyway.Try takinga few deepbreaths,meditating,orpracticingyoga.
For more informationvisitusourwebsite:http://www.healthinfi.com

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Home remedies for high blood pressure instantly

  • 1. HOME REMEDIES FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE INSTANTLY Accordingto data of AmericanHeartAssociation,over74 millionsof peoplehave highbloodpressure (hypertension).The dangerof hypertensionliesinthatthisdisease posesaseriousriskforthe cardiovascularsystem. Sometimes,hypertensioncausesobvioussymptoms,like dizziness,chestpain,dyspnea,nasal bleeding, headachesandrapidheartbeat.Atearlystage of hypertension,the doctorcan advise some home remediesforhighbloodpressure. In timelydiagnosisof hypertension,home remediesforhighbloodpressurehelpreducingthe riskof heartattack, stroke,kidneydisease andotherpathologies,causedbyveryhighbloodpressure. In uncontrolledhypertension,homeremediesforhighbloodpressure are noteffective.Therefore, patientwithsevere hypertensionmustbe prescribedsome prescriptionantihypertensivedrugs. At earlystage of hypertension,the mosteffectivehome remediesforhighbloodpressure thatreally work,are:  Smokingcessation  Weightloss  Reductionof saltconsumption  Reductionof alcohol consumption  Increase inphysical activity  Keepingalow-fatdiet Numeroustrialshave shownthatsmokingof justone cigarette canincrease the bloodpressure by almost10 mm Hg. Heavysmokersmayhave highbloodpressure fora longtime. Evenpassive smokingcausesagreatriskof highbloodpressure andcardiovasculardiseases.Therefore, smokingcessationisone of the mosteffectiveremediestoreduce the highbloodpressure. As home remediesforhighbloodpressure,doctorssuggesttoquitusingtoomuchsalt.Excessive amountof saltcausesfluidretentioninthe body,whichleadstohighbloodpressure,swellingand edema.Doctorsrecommendnottoabuse salt anduse no more than half a teaspoonof salta day. One of otherhome remediesforhighbloodpressure thatreallyworksisconsumptionof low alcohol drinks.Doctorsclaimthat a glassof dry wine atthe dinnerimprovesthe heartwork.However,excessive consumptionof alcoholicbeveragesnegativelyaffectsthe cardiovascularfunctionsandoverall health. Herewith,alcohol increasesthe bloodpressurelevels,the numberof headachesanddizziness.Thatis whydoctors advise toquitdrinkingalcohol asone of the home remediesforfastdecrease of the blood pressure.
  • 2. Active lifestyle combinedwithlow-caloriebalanceddietisamongthe besthome remediesfortreatment of highbloodpressure.The consumptionof large amountof freshfruit,vegetables,cereals,nuts,fish and fat-free dairyproductshelptoreduce the cholesterol levelsandthe riskof bloodclotsinthe blood vessels. As natural home remediesforhighbloodpressure,doctorsrecommendusinglemon,garlic,banana,red onions,cayenne pepperandceleryasoftenasyoucan. All these foodscannormalize the blood pressure,improve the immune systemandkeepnormal metabolism. What is highblood pressure? Bloodpressure isthe force at whichbloodpumpsfromthe heartintothe arteries.A normal blood pressure readingislessthan120/80 mmHg. Whenbloodpressure ishigh,the bloodmovesthroughthe arteriesmore forcefully.Thisputsincreasedpressureonthe delicate tissuesinthe arteriesanddamages the bloodvessels. Highbloodpressure,orhypertension,affectsapproximately80millionAmericanadults.The conditionis knownas a “silentkiller”because itusuallydoesn’tcause symptomsuntilithasdone significantdamage to the heart.Since mostpeople have novisiblesymptoms,theyare unaware thattheyhave highblood pressure. The risks of highblood pressure Whenleftuntreated,highbloodpressure canleadtoserioushealthcomplications,includingstroke, heartattack, and kidneydamage.Regularvisitstoyourdoctorcan helpyoumonitorandcontrol your bloodpressure.A bloodpressure readingof 140/90 mmHg or above isconsideredhigh.If you’ve recentlybeendiagnosedwithhighbloodpressure,yourdoctorwill workwithyouonhow to lowerit. Your treatmentplanmightinclude medication,lifestyle changes,or a combinationof therapies.Taking the followingstepscanhelpbringyournumbersdown. Getmoving Exercising30 to 60 minutesaday can helpbringdownyourbloodpressure numbersby4to 9 mmHg. If you’ve beeninactiveforawhile,talktoyourdoctor abouta safe exercise routine.Startoutslowlyand thengraduallypickupthe pace and frequencyof yourworkouts. Nota fanof the gym?Take yourworkoutoutside.Gofor a hike,jog,orswim, andstill reapthe benefits. The importantthingisto get moving!TheAHA alsorecommendsincorporatingmuscle strengthening activityat leasttwodaysper week.Youcan try liftingweights,doingpushups,oranyotherexercise that helpsbuildleanmusclemass. Followthe DASH diet
  • 3. Mom is alwaysright,especially whenitcomestoeatingyourfruitsandvegetables.Followingthe Dietary ApproachestoStopHypertension(DASH) dietcanloweryourbloodpressure byasmuch as 14 mmHg. The DASH dietconsistsof:  eatingfruits,vegetables,andwhole grains  low-fatdairy products,leanmeats,fish,andnuts  eliminatingfoodsthatare highinsaturatedfats,suchas processedfoods,full-fatdairyproducts, and fattymeats  It alsohelpstocut back on dessertsandsweetenedbeverages,suchassodaand fruitpunch. Put down the salt shaker Keepingyoursodiumintaketoa minimumisvital forloweringbloodpressure.Whenyouconsume too much sodium,yourbodystartsto retainfluid,resultinginasharprise inbloodpressure.The AHA recommendslimitingyoursodiumintake to 1,500 milligrams(mg) perday.That’sa little overhalf a teaspoon. To decrease sodiuminyourdiet,don’taddsaltto yourfood.One teaspoonof table salthas 2,300 mg of sodium!Use herbsand spicestoadd flavorinstead.Table saltisn’tthe onlyculpritwhenitcomesto highsodium.Processedfoodsalsotendtobe loadedwithsodium.Alwaysreadfoodlabelsandchoose low-sodiumalternativeswhenpossible. Lose excessweight Weightandbloodpressure gohandin hand.Accordingto the Mayo Clinic,losingjust10 pounds(4.5 kilograms) canhelploweryourbloodpressure.It’snotjustthe numberonyour scale thatmatters. Watchingyour waistlineisalsocritical forcontrollingbloodpressure.The extrafataroundyourwaist, knownas visceral fat,is troublesomebecause ittendstosurroundvariousorgansinthe abdomen.This can leadto serioushealthproblems,includinghighbloodpressure.Ingeneral,menshouldkeeptheir waistmeasurementtolessthan40 inches.Womenshouldaimforlessthan35 inches. Nixyour nicotine addiction Each cigarette yousmoke temporarilyraisesbloodpressureforseveral minutesafteryoufinish.If you’re a heavysmoker,yourbloodpressure canstayelevatedforextendedperiodsof time.People withhigh bloodpressure whosmoke are atgreaterrisk fordevelopingdangerouslyhighbloodpressure.Even secondhandsmoke canputyou at increasedriskforhighbloodpressure,aswell asheartdisease. Aside fromprovidingnumerousotherhealthbenefits,quittingsmokingcan helpyourbloodpressure returnto normal.Take stepsto quittodayby visitingoursmokingcessationcenter. Limit alcohol Drinkinga glassof red wine withyourdinnerisperfectlyfine,anditmightevenofferhearthealth benefitswhendone inmoderation.Drinkingexcessiveamountsof alcohol,however,canleadto
  • 4. numeroushealthissues,includinghighbloodpressure.Excessive drinkingcanalsoreduce the effectivenessof certainbloodpressure medications. What doesdrinkinginmoderationmean?The AHA recommendsthatmenlimittheirconsumptionto twoalcoholicdrinksperday.Womenshouldlimittheirintake toone alcoholicdrinkperday.One drink equals12 ouncesof beer,5 ouncesof wine,or1.5 ouncesof 80-proof liquor. Stress less Giventoday’sfast-pacedworldthat’sfilledwithincreasingdemands,itcanbe hard to slow downand relax.It’simportanttostepaway fromyourdailyresponsibilitiessoyoucanease yourstress.Stresscan temporarilyraise yourbloodpressure,andtoomuchof it can keepyourpressure upforextended periodsof time. It helpstoidentifythe triggerforyourstress,suchas yourjob,relationship,orfinances.Once youknow the source of yourstress,youcan try to findwaystofix the problem.Youcan alsotake stepsto relieve your stressina healthyway.Try takinga few deepbreaths,meditating,orpracticingyoga. For more informationvisitusourwebsite:http://www.healthinfi.com