India is home to 200 million high blood pressure patients that means one in every three have high BP or hypertension. Here are a few home remedies that can help reduce it, say ROSHANI DEVI
The good news is that there are several things that one can follow to keep the blood pressure in check without going on medication. However, if this is the route that one wants to take, it is important that one follows one of these remedies regularly.
One of the first things is to stop yourself from reaching for the salt shaker. Avoid putting salt in salads and dahi. The salt in the vegetables will be enough without one having to compromise on the taste. Avoid eating processed foods as well.
Potassium is an important mineral as it helps the body get rid of sodium and eases pressure on the blood vessels. Some of the fruits and vegetables that one can eat are: leafy greens, tomatoes, potatoes and sweet potatoes, melons, bananas, avocados, oranges and apricots.
Stress always causes blood pressure to spike. Studies say that listening to calming music can help relax your nervous system.
People with low calcium often have high blood pressure. For most adults, the calcium recommendation is 1,000 mg per day. For women over 50 and men over 70, it’s 1,200 mg per day. Eat tofu and beans.
If you’re overweight, lose weight as it can make a big difference to the heart’s health.
Quit smoking. The chemicals in tobacco are said to damage blood vessels.