How to Ensure Normal Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure can be termed as the bane of modernization because in the primitive cultures blood pressure was practically unknown. This disease, harassing thousands today, is a result of a destructive lifestyle, smoking, obesity, alcohol intake, insulin resistance and stress. A disease that reflects your heart health and it can be fatal too. It has three major consequences- stroke, heart attack or kidney damage. Therefore, keeping your blood pressure normal is unquestionably important.

While some people may require medication to keep their blood pressure under control most of them can control it with proper diet intake, weight loss, Vitamin supplements and stress management. Eating your way out of high blood pressure should be your number one choice of treatment. To keep heart attacks and strokes at bay, your blood pressure should be maintained at 120/80 and not be in excess of 140/90.

If a stress sensitive person is exposed to stressful conditions over a prolonged period of time, their blood vessels get constricted as a response to stress. This constriction causes the blood pressure to rise. Here are a few ways to combat stress.

Chill out

One of the easiest ways to combat mental stress is to meditate, go on a vacation, take some time out for yoga or meditation or simply relax.

Pranayam or simple breathing exercises can also help you lower your blood pressure, calm a racing heart and also improve digestion. Breathing has a direct connection to emotional states and moods. If you voluntarily breathe slowly, deeply and regularly, you will prevent a rise in blood pressure.

While practicing breathing, try not to pay attention to your thoughts because that is the root cause of your anxiety. By shifting your focus on breathing, you will be able to relax naturally. You can repeat this exercise several times a day in a sitting or lying down position whenever you face a stressful situation. It will help you calm down instantly.

Get rid of those pounds

Yet another way of dealing with High blood pressure is weight loss. If you are over weight, begin a gradual weight loss program. And soon enough you will find your blood pressure dwindle to a normal. In fact, the most effective lifestyle change for anyone suffering from hypertension is weight loss. Even losing small amounts can have a dramatic effect.