How to Control Blood Pressure & Anxiety

There are a variety of ways to keep your blood pressure leveled, therefore avoiding anxiety. Anxiety can cause your blood pressure to elevate, so it is important to remain healthy by staying stress-free, controlling your eating habits and avoiding smoking. Have your blood pressure checked at every physical. Inattention to this problem could have serious repercussions. If your blood pressure is slightly elevated, your physician can prescribe medications that can help.

Instructions

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  Manage your stress. Stress is an elevator of blood pressure. Remain calm and omit activities from your schedule that cause your stress levels to increase. Try relaxing. Issues in life will arise, but you should remain calm and figure out a way to handle them.

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  Modify your schedule. Anxiety attacks come when we are overwhelmed. Look at your schedule and make sure you have not put too much on your plate. Sometimes, doing too many things at once can affect you mentally. This creates high blood pressure and anxiety. Don't be afraid to turn down an invitation to an activity. Stay home and relax; your health is more important.

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  Take up yoga and meditation. Yoga can help you relax and lower your blood pressure. Yoga tapes and DVDs can be purchased at any retail store. Yoga can be fun and it is a natural method in relaxation.

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  Exercise 30 to 60 minutes per day. Exercise can help you remain stress-free. It gets oxygen flowing to your heart and brain. Take a walk on the treadmill while listening to music or watching television. Walking will calm your entire body, releasing any stress or anxiety present. Get permission from your doctor whenever you begin a new exercise program.

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  Get plenty of sleep. When you are sleep-deprived, this has a natural effect on your day-to-day activities. Lack of sleep can make you upset and stressed. If you have a full-time job, a family and other things going on in your daily life, you must get plenty of sleep or you will not be able to function adequately. This will affect your blood pressure level.