Are there any foods that can be eaten that combat pre-hypertension?
2007-03-15 04:36:17 · 4 answers · asked by I've Got It! 3 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
exercise which increase skin blood circulation and increase sweating can treat pre-hypertension condition. for this you have to go brisk walk and take rest when you get some sweat on your forehead. the distance may be 10 meter to 4 - 5 km for walk and getting sweat. you can take massage with mastard oil and after that steam fomentation.
Dr. Chotiwala From www.chotiwalasayurveda.com
2007-03-15 04:58:13 · answer #1 · answered by dr.chotiwala 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat more fruits and vegetables -- preferably fresh and organic. Fruits and vegetables have numerous compounds that can dilate blood vessels, including Flavonoids. Fortunately for many chocoholics, cocoa, or dark chocolate, has important flavonoids.
Reduce salt intake
Try to shed some pounds -- Greater amounts of fat in the abdomen point to an increased risk of developing hypertension.
Learn how to Sleep better and deeper. Those who sleep deep have a lower risk for hypertension.
Reduce alcohol intake. High amounts of alcohol can certainly aggravate hypertension. Despite its heart benefits, drinking red wine raises blood pressure to the same degree as drinking beer.
Reduce or stop smoking
Try to have less stress in your daily life
Reduce fat intake, such as meats, lard, bacon, hydrogenated oils -- fats found in fish are good.
Reduce caffeine-intake -- skip that second cup of coffee, substitute caffeine-free herbal drinks, limit herbal teas with caffeine to one or two cups. Caffeine can raise blood pressure in some individuals, even if they are regular drinkers.
Exercise, walk at least one mile per day
Drink more water, avoid sodas which raise blood pressure
Drink soy milk and reduce intake of regular milk
Yoga helps those with hypertension
2007-03-15 04:58:18 · answer #2 · answered by david c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take up meditation, get plenty of exercize, and a good diet.
I will be 52 in April, and have received the title master in eight different disciplines. I have a resting heart rate of 59 BPM, and a resting blood pressure od 96 over 74.
2007-03-15 14:09:04 · answer #3 · answered by Rev. Two Bears 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How To Treat Prehypertension
2016-11-08 05:08:28 · answer #4 · answered by lauramore 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋