table salt you sprinkle on your food. Include more fruits and vegetables in your diet and foods high in potassium. Incorporate more fresh foods in your diet and be adventurous in trying vegetables and fruit you haven’t tasted before.
Move your body
Exercise is always a good way to lower your blood pressure. Start with what you have, you don’t have to go join a gym or hire a personal trainer to lose weight. You can start with parking your car at the back of the parking lot and walking to your destination. You can also, walk the stairs at work, or join a group of friends to jog or walk around your neighborhood.
The point is to get your body moving and to get your heart pumping. Exercise helps you manage your weight, strengthen your heart and lower your stress levels. This is one of the most efficient ways to lower your blood pressure.
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Decrease the stress in your life
Stress is literally a killer if you are under stress for long periods of time without relief. When we are faced with a stressful situation our bodies release a stress hormone (adrenaline and cortisol) into the blood. These hormones prepare the body for the “fight or flight” response by making the heart beat faster and constricting blood vessels.
You can decrease the stress in your life by taking time to get enough rest and participating in activities that decrease stress. Examples include