Sunday, February 4, 2007

3 dont's for your high blood pressure

  1. Don't take too much salt: Too much salt can elevate your blood pressure. Check for the quantity of salt or sodium present in the food before you purchase or consume it.
  2. Don't get less sleep: Remember, if you don't take enough sleep, it may raise your blood pressure. The more you sleep the more normal is your blood pressure. Sleeplessness increases the level of stress hormones, which can ignite the sympathetic nervous system thereby causing many complications.
  3. Maintain a healthy weight: Being overweight can add to your hypertension problems. If you are overweight, start working towards a healthy weight. You can do this by limiting the size of your meals and snacks, and by refraining from high calorie foods.


Source: http://www.blood-pressure-updates.com