2007-11-23 16:45:04 · 5 answers · asked by upaliwickramathilaka 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
I've heard it can....it's about getting totally relaxed and absorbed in what you're doing. But I wouldn't throw out your medication.
2007-11-23 17:08:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several ways to help lower your blood pressure. In addition to medication, there are several self-relaxation techniques that can help reduce high blood pressure. Some of these include; guided imagery,deep breathing excesses, pet therapy, etc. It is quite possible that a flower garden could have a therapeutic effect on you and in return make you more relaxed lowering your blood pressure.
2007-11-24 01:33:56 · answer #2 · answered by jackme252001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hypertension is linked to stress and anything that lowers stress helps in lowering hypertension.anything you find relaxing..gardening,having an aquarium,other pets,meditation etc.
the benifits are subtle and long term so you will have to continue with the medications
2007-11-24 01:32:22 · answer #3 · answered by Richard11 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes and so can having a animal around i have heart disease with some other **** im not sure what its called and i don't really care but i have six cats and am getting a dog soon and iv never felt better they seem to know when Ur under the weather
2007-11-24 11:09:08 · answer #4 · answered by akita4life97 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely! When I was taking landscape architecture we learned that small enclosed spaces allow people to reconnect to their spiritual side, and that reduces stress, which in turn, lowers blood pressure (hypertension.)
2007-11-24 01:21:48 · answer #5 · answered by Jeanne B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋