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Health Tips – 5 Tips to Control High Blood Pressure

June 9, 2009


The persistent insufficiency of necessary nutrients in artery wall cells is one of the major reasons that lay behind the disease of elevated blood pressure. Usually, deficiency of nutrients like amino acids and vitamins effects in form of spasms, coagulation of blood vessels as well as hypertension therefore, in addition with prescribed drugs, several doctors initially advise people to include sufficient amount of these nutrients in their diet plans to control high blood pressure. By making small changes in diet plan, it is possible to keep levels of blood pressure in control, maintain good health and avoid the hefty medical bills.

First of all, it is necessary to keep the consumption of all high fat dairy products to a minimum.

Vegetation – One should increase the consumption of fresh herbs, vegetables and fruits to recover from deficiency of nutrients like fiber, vitamins, calcium, amino acids, minerals etc. Fruits like watermelon, oranges, apples and several alike can also be used in the diet.

Experiment with food – It is advised to keep the consumption of salt in the cooked food at a minimum, instead of salt, try to experiment by seasoning with dried herbs like garlic, basil, rosemary and other spices like black pepper powders etc.

No to hard drinks – As per medical journals, it is known that the persons suffering from hypertension should limit consumption to a maximum of 1 ounce/day as the over consumption of hard drinks alleviates blood pressure to dangerous limits and can cause heart attack also.

Sodium alternates – Before purchasing sodium alternates always read labels of ingredients as some products might still contain small quantities for flavoring purpose. It is necessary to consult your doctor before buying these alternates if you are already taking high blood pressure medications.

Exercise – It is advised for persons suffering from the disease of hypertension should do yoga and some weight loss exercises on a regularly basis. Stress is also a major contributor of this disease, to keep the stress level low, some exercises like pranayam can be taken into account however, don’t start any exercises without consulting your regular physician.

With these tips above one can control his/her levels of hypertension or high blood pressure and on the same time is able to consume a healthy and nutrition rich diet, which in no doubt is necessary to live a long and healthy life.


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