How to Lower Blood Presure in One Day

High blood pressure restricts blood flow and can lead to many adverse health conditions. A normal high blood pressure reading is considered to be at or under 120/80 mm Hg; a high blood pressure reading is considered as being over 140/90 mm Hg. People who have high blood pressure are strongly urged to lower their blood pressure to safe levels. There are many simple, safe and effective ways to lower your blood pressure in as soon as 24 hours.

Things You'll Need

• Natural supplements
• Blood pressure-lowering foods
• Exercise
• Meditation
• Doctor

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Instructions

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  Purchase a few natural blood pressure-lowering supplements from your local drugstore or vitamin store. Niacin, omega-3 fish oils, and garlic capsules are all natural and effective blood pressure- lowering treatments. Consider trying a few natural supplements to see which one works the best for you.

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  Include blood pressure-lowering foods in your meals. Foods effective in lowering blood pressure include lean meats, legumes, whole grains, fish and olive oil. It is also important to avoid certain blood pressure-raising foods such as butter, salt, fried foods and fast foods; these should be reduced or eliminated from your diet. Replacing these foods with healthy foods will lower your blood pressure quickly.

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  Perform plenty of exercise. Being overweight or obese is a common reason for high blood pressure. Exercising will help lose excess body weight and improve blood flow. This will allow your blood pressure levels to drop quickly. Cardiovascular exercises such as swimming, jogging and power walking are all great forms of exercise.

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  Consider meditation as a way to lower your blood pressure. Citing approximately 600 studies worldwide, Dr. Robert Schneider believes that meditation is one of the best ways to lower blood pressure levels. Meditation is effective in reducing stress, which is a main cause of high blood pressure. Apart from causing high blood pressure, stress has also been linked to heart disease and many other negative health conditions.

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  Schedule an appointment with a physician to receive a prescription treatment. The doctor will check your blood pressure and recommend a medication. There are many different prescription medications for high blood pressure available. Commonly, doctors will suggest beta-blockers, alpha-blockers, or diuretics, all of which have been shown to be effective in lowering blood pressure. Speak with your doctor to see which medication is right for you.