We are all worried about our blood pressure especially if we are getting old. We can track this down to the kind of food we put in our mouth and also to our daily activities. Many of those who suffer from high blood pressure are those who have unhealthy diet and routines. If you are willing to change it and to have a healthy shape and body and to make your blood pressure in a safe level, the following are some of the ways on how to keep track of your blood pressure in case you are having a hard time controlling its increase:
• Lose additional pounds and maintain narrow waist
Blood pressure over and over again increases as our weight increases, it is directly proportional. Even
if you only lose your weight it can assist in trimming down your blood pressure. Generally, the extra
weight you lose, the lower your blood pressure goes. Aside from losing weight, you should take note
of your waistline. Men should only have a waistline of 102 cm and women, 89 cm. For a more specific
measurement, Asian men should have 91 cm while Asian women 81 cm only. Any other measurements,
more than what was specified in the preceding, can make men and women more prone to having an
increase in their blood pressure.
• Exercise regularly
Regular physical activity can help lower the body’s blood pressure by at least 4 to 9 ml of mercury. What
makes this more successful activity is that you can see the difference in an instant. It will only take you
few days to feel the changes in your body. In the case that you have pre-hypertension, regular exercise
can help you keep away from developing full-scale hypertension but in the case that you by now have
hypertension, usual physical movement can bring your blood pressure down to safer levels. You can
actually make an exercise program or enroll to one. Just make sure that your doctor approves it to suit
your body physical status.
• Eat a healthy diet
It is a cardinal rule in keeping a healthy body. Eat a diet that is rich in fruits, whole grains, vegetables as
well as low-fat dairy products. It will provide your body with energy you need but it cannot trigger the
increase of your blood pressure. You can actually have food diary to keep a track and monitor what you
eat, how much, why and even when. You can also consider boosting potassium for the reason that it can
lessen the effects of sodium on blood pressure. It is for the most part found on fruits and vegetables,
rather than food supplements that are offered in the market. Aside from that you can also start your
healthy diet by making a shopping list earlier than heading to the supermarket to stay away from picking
up junk food. Always read food labels and cut yourself some slack by avoiding stress eating. Always
remember that it is always better to have organic food to be healthy and stay healthy.