Controlling Blood Pressure with FUN!

Blood Pressure (HBP) is also known as “SILENT KILLER” is basically a long term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. Usually HBP doesn’t show many symptoms, but most dangerous noticed symptoms are dizzy spells, headaches, difficulty in breathing, heart attack. HBP can be controlled by medicines and prescribed medicinal drugs. Blood Pressure can happen to anyone anytime and for several reasons. A common disbelief is found that Blood Pressure is commonly found in men more than women, but this disbelief is completely wrong. Both men and women can have HBP in their 40’s, 50’s and 60’s.

HBP is considered as one of the most hazardous diseases. Doctors have come up with several medicines for blood pressure. Some of the most commonly used drugs for blood pressure are: Acetazolamide, Chlorthalidone, Indapamide, etc. There are many drugs with side effects and some of those drugs are also used in treatment of blood pressure. Most of these are mild and will wear off over time. Some common side effects of blood pressure medicines includes: Cough, Diarrhea or constipation , Dizziness or light-headedness, Erection problems, Feeling nervous, Feeling tired, weak, drowsy, or a lack of energy, Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Skin rash, Weight loss or gain without trying.

These were the medicines and their side effects. Nobody wants to face most of the side effects while they are already suffering from the disease. Doctors have said that Blood Pressure can also be prevented and controlled in many natural ways without any side effects. Natural ways of controlling the disease is not only healthy but they will also keep the patient’s heart in proper condition. With regular check up and blood test one can track their blood sugar and can also try to maintain their blood pressure. Some of the shocking and unexpected natural ways to control blood pressure are:

Exercising
Daily exercise for 30 minutes can help a lot in controlling ones cholesterol and blood sugar as well.

Yoga
If you don’t want to do exercise or don’t have much time for exercising. Then one can always do some simple yoga asana to keep their body healthy.

Listening to Music
Listening to music is something everyone enjoys doing. Who knew listening to your favourite songs could keep you healthy and sound.

Meditation
Some breathing in and out can keep your body and heart active and happy.

DASH Diet
DASH Diet is a type of diet where one eats fruits, vegetables, low-fat and nonfat dairy, and includes whole grains, nuts/beans/seeds, lean meats, fish, poultry, and heart healthy fats. Its main mission is to make the person consume necessary calories without making them feel hungry all the time.

Cut down the salt
Certain groups of people—the elderly, African Americans, and those with a family history of high blood pressure—are more likely than others to have blood pressure that's particularly salt (or sodium) sensitive. Watch for sodium in processed foods instead season foods with spices, herbs, lemon, and salt-free seasoning blends.

Have some fun with Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate varieties contain flavanols that make blood vessels more elastic and increase the chances of low blood pressure.

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