Lower Blood Pressure Quickly
Tips to Handle Your Stress
Stress causes your body to release a "fight or flight" hormone which is okay if it happens every once in a while, but if it is an ongoing occurrence, it can wreak havoc on your body, and could be one of the causes of your high blood pressure.
If your stress level is high, what is it that is causing that stress? If you are reading this because your blood pressure is REALLY high, you need to learn a new phrase: "It's just not that important." It is simply amazing what a relief saying and at the same time believing that phrase can be!
When you do feel your nerves being stretched to the max, take a slow, deep breath, count to seven, and release it to a count of seven. Repeat at least four times. This quick exercise has been proven to relieve stress. If you have small kids causing you stress, grab a balloon or two and blow them up. It has the same effect for you, plus it gives the kids a diversion.
If you have a lot of pressure from things that just HAVE to be completed, focus on one thing at a time. It has been proven that although we like to think of ourselves as being great at multi-tasking, using focus gets the task done faster and better. Then go on to the next thing on your list. And make sure you have a list. That takes a little pressure off your mind so you don't have to remember everything on your list.
Foods That Fight High Blood Pressure
The second action toward lowering your blood pressure, but is just as important, is for you to look at what you are eating. For people with high blood pressure, the total amount of sodium per day that is recommended is 1500 mg vs 2400 mg for people without our issues. It sounds like a big change, but it is easy and doable.
On the opposite end of sodium, there is potassium. What it does is help your kidneys to filter the sodium out of your blood. So the best foods for you are the ones with high potassium levels. A trip to the produce section of your grocery store will provide you with loads of delicious high blood pressure fighters. To name a few of the best: bananas, kiwi, raisins, sweet potato, walnuts, cantaloupe and avocado.
There are a few foods that may not have as much potassium, but are extremely good for your arteries. Celery is one of those foods. It has a photochemical that causes the lining of the arteries that have narrowed from stress to open back up. Three to four stalks a day is recommended. Oatmeal is another delicious food that although only has 146 mg of potassium, is great for cleaning out the LDL (lousy) cholesterol.
When you grocery shop now, if you absolutely must buy packaged foods, instead of looking for fat or calorie content, pay attention to the sodium content. After a few times watching the various brands, you will have it down pat which items are best for you.
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