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Alby News Ghana Blog of Wednesday, 26 April 2023

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Typical lifestyle modifications that lower blood pressure

High blood pressure is a condition that affects many women today, regardless of age, and for those who suffer from it, medication may not be sufficient for a healthy lifestyle.

Experts recommend making minor adjustments to one's regimen as an effective method for lowering high blood pressure. Indeed, there are many things that can be done daily to control tension, including adopting healthier eating habits, exercising more, and rearranging your schedule.

For some, these healthy habits eliminate the need for medication, while those who continue to take medication feel healthier with the correct habit.

Blood pressure can be lowered by consuming a diet rich in whole cereals, fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products; foods low in fat and cholesterol. This is referred to as the DASH (Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension) diet.

Also, lose excess weight, particularly around the waist and midsection, as this can impact blood pressure, and engage in at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week. Aerobic exercise is a healthful activity because it challenges the lungs and heart.

Potassium-rich foods such as bananas, baked potatoes with the skin, spinach, legumes, tomatoes, oranges, yogurt, and sweet potatoes can help reduce sodium intake and increase potassium intake. But if you have other health issues, such as kidney disease, you must monitor your potassium intake.

Avoid any circumstance that would place you under pressure. Restrict unhealthy food, alcohol, and smoking. It is also essential to develop tension management techniques, such as deep breathing, meditation, yoga, and soft music.

Caffeine may cause a brief increase in blood pressure, particularly if you consume a lot of coffee or soda. Then, get adequate rest, as sleep automatically lowers blood pressure