Natural Cure for High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure can lead to other medical problems, such as heart trouble and strokes, so it is best to control this condition before it controls you. There are medications prescribed to lower blood pressure and keep it at normal levels, however doctors prefer to first try and lower blood pressure naturally. There are several natural ways to help lower blood pressure and keep it down.

Fish

• Yes, fish can lower blood pressure. Not eating them, although a healthy diet with fish is good for people, but watching fish can lower blood pressure. Sitting calmly and watching fish swim in the water has been proven to lower blood pressure. Having a small home aquarium or a small fish bowl in your office that is easy to see when stress gets the better of you is one way to quickly bring blood pressure levels back into normal range.

Food

• Watching fish swimming may work for short stints, but a lifestyle change is necessary to keep blood pressure low. Salt is one of the main concerns with blood pressure and can send it sky rocketing in a lot of people. Salt substitutes are not always a good choice, either, because of their ingredients. Sea salt is a good alternative, since it has less sodium than regular table salt, however this isn't an option when eating out. Saturated fats and foods high in cholesterol also increase blood pressure. Fruits, vegetables and whole grain breads are better for helping to reduce high blood pressure.

Exercise and Relaxation

• Exercise is a good method of reducing blood pressure, and it can also help you lose weight, which can aid in lowering blood pressure. Any type of exercise works and long as it burns calories and increases the heart rate. Relaxation techniques reduce stress and slow the heart rate. Once you're calm, your blood pressure is also often lowered. Breathing relaxation is one method. Just concentrate on taking deep breaths that are breathed in and out slowly. Breathing is also used with other relaxation methods, such as yoga. A progressive relaxation technique concentrates on relaxing one part of your body at a time until your whole body is relaxed. Typically, you start with relaxing your feet, work up to your legs, hips, waist, and so on. Each part of your body is relaxed in your mind before moving on. When you finish the technique, your entire body should feel less stressed.