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How to control hypertension

hypertensionHypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. There are prescription medications that can lower blood pressure, however, natural methods can help more. Certain foods and chemicals can restrict blood flow to ripple through the heart. According to Colorado State University, hypertension starts at 140/90. It is important to take blood pressure often to know the exact number, in certain situations such as stress, anger and sleep.
Tips for controlling hypertension

Eat less fat and lower sodium. The fat contributes to clogged arteries, which makes the heart work harder. Salt controls the level of fluid in the body. Thus, the extra use of salt or too salty foods can cause sodium levels rise abnormally, causing hypertension. The abnormal level of sodium is greater than 145 milliequivalents per liter. At that level, may appear at risk of dehydration and swelling of the legs or feet.

Eat foods rich in potassium . It is important to eat foods rich in potassium, along with reducing the amount of sodium intake. This method adjusts the water levels in the body to a normal balance.
Make routine exercise soft. walk, clean the house and climb the stairs instead of the elevator can reduce hypertension. According to Elijah Saunders, MD, a cardiologist at the University of Maryland, the exercise mimics nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is a natural substance that opens blood vessels.

Manage stress, anger and anxiety with relaxation techniques. Breathe deeply and close your eyes to relax in a state of anxiety. Use soothing music or squeeze a plastic ball to reduce anger and stress. Take a holiday or join a group to manage stress. Enjoy a hobby and take a break from everyday life, such as accounts, work or even family.
Kick bad habits like smoking and drinking. Pursuant to the Medical Center of the University of Maryland, the nicotine from cigarettes restricts the flow of blood through the body, causing the heart to pump blood faster, raising blood pressure. The excessive consumption of alcohol limits the amount of nutrients to your organs.

Fruits and minerals against hypertension

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Hypertension is a dangerous disease that affects more and more patients if they do not know that fruits and minerals can help. Many experts recommend reducing salt and animal fat to fight or help reduce hypertension. Although people sule improve a bit in many cases the result can be daunting.

A study I conclude that a significant increase in daily intake of fruit if it was of immeasurable help. It appears that fiber from fruit, pectin, together with the antioxidant effects of the fruit. An increase ateoría prostacyclin is that it is a hormonal substance that would promote dilation of blood vessels thus reducing blood pressure.

Is it true that vitamin C is effective against hypertension?
The investigator Paul F. Jacques, at Tufts Universidasd in the U.S., found that patients with lower intake of fruit and especially low levels of vitamin C were two to three times more likely to suffer from hypertension. If we add to that fruits also contain fiber (as discussed earlier) results are more logical.

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