5 Ways to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally
According to the American Heart Association, high blood pressure is the number one modifiable risk factor for stroke. Given the serious consequences of hypertension, many are looking for ways to keep their hearts healthy and lower their blood pressure naturally. The following highlights five scientifically supported ways people have lowered blood pressure naturally.
Lower Blood Pressure Naturally Tip #5: DASH Diet
The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) is endorsed by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and can lower blood pressure naturally and dramatically in as little as 14 days. The diet focuses on fruits, vegetables, potassium, magnesium, calcium, low fat dairy products, whole grains, beans, seeds and nuts. In addition, it also reduces the amount of red meat, sodium and artificial sugars found in the typical American diet. A full free guide to the DASH diet can be found here.
Lower Blood Pressure Naturally Tip #4: Coenzyme Q-10
Coenzyme Q-10 (CoQ10) is a vitamin-like substance that participates in the production of energy in the human body. One study found that CoQ10 has the potential to lower systolic blood pressure by up to 17/10 in hypertensive patients without negative side effects.
Lower Blood Pressure Naturally Tip #3: Garlic
Garlic not only tastes great as a cooking spice, but also seems to work remarkably well as a way to lower blood pressure naturally in many patients. Two major meta-analyses were conducted and both discovered garlic had significant blood pressure lowering abilities (16.3/9.3 in one, and 8.4/7.3 in the other).
Lower Blood Pressure Naturally Tip #2: Sleep
Not getting enough sleep has been tied to both high blood pressure and increased calcification of the arteries. For some, lowering blood pressure naturally may be as simple as getting no less than 5 hours of sleep every night!
Lower Blood Pressure Naturally Tip #1: Isometric Handgrip Therapy
A simple hand grip exercise has been shown to lower blood pressure naturally without negative side effects and can drop users’ blood pressure into the normal range (decreases of 20 points systolic are common). It only takes 12 minutes a day about 5 days a week, was discovered by the U.S. Air Force and has been reviewed by the Harvard Health Letter, the Berkeley Wellness Letter and is supported by 10 published medical journal articles. The device which facilitates this very specific isometric therapy is called the Zona Plus.
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not sure about this….”It only takes 12 minutes a day about 5 minutes a week,”……should it be 12 minutes a day, 5 DAYS a week? Any clarification would be terrific, thank you.
Thanks for pointing out that typo! It has been corrected to read, “It only takes 12 minutes a day about 5 days a week,”. Thanks!
This actually sounds like something that would work out very well for those who are dedicated to try it out. These are excellent tips for people who have high blood pressure. In my clinic I make sure they understand the importance of a well balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
Keep blogging! Do you have anymore articles similar to this?
Great information! My whole family has issues with blood pressure and I am looking for ways of balancing mine naturally. Are you considering writing an article that includes information about meditation?
I am glad you have found these articles helpful! I am currently doing a bit of research into lowering blood pressure through medication and hope to post about it in the near future. Thanks!
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This is a certainly a comprehensive article. It contains everything I ever wanted to know about blood pressure. Good job!
DASH is a tested dietary formula. Ir works. Don’t cheat yourself and remain committed to the diet and measure the difference.
Thanks for the helpful tips. I shouldn’t have a problem acting on them, except for the garlic. Do you think that garlic capsules will provide the same benefits as eating it in food?
Many people use garlic supplements in capsules to help them reach their blood pressure goals. If you are not particularly fond of the garlic breath smell, you might want to try the odorless variety. Good luck!
It’s the handgrip exercises that is new to me. The rest I have learned through previous readings and info that my cardio has given me during my previous checkup.
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