According to Dr. Hascalovici, your blood pressure rises when you eat excess salt because it makes your body retain water, which puts more pressure on your veins. Of course, eating too much salt is easy, but even if you only cut out a pinch of salt a day, it can help. To increase your efforts some more, cook at home when you can, using spices instead of salt to add flavor, and avoid highly processed foods, fast food, and things that are heavily salted.
The Mayo Clinic says, “Even a small reduction of sodium in the diet can improve heart health and reduce high blood pressure by about 5 to 6 mm Hg. However, the effect of sodium intake on blood pressure varies among groups of people. In general, limit sodium to 2,300 milligrams (mg) a day or less. However, a lower sodium intake — 1,500 mg daily or less — is ideal for most adults.”
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According to the Mayo Clinic says, it’s important to know how big your waist is. High blood pressure is more likely to happen if you carry too much weight around your waist. In general: If a man’s waist size is more than 40 inches (102 cm), he is at risk, while if a woman’s waist is more than 35 inches (89 centimetres), she is at risk.
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When you’re stressed, your body makes hormones to help you deal with a possible emergency or whatever is making you feel stressed. This makes your heart beat faster, among other things. High-stress levels can cause high blood pressure over time. Exercise, sleep, socializing with good friends, doing things that matter to you, and taking some quiet time to slow down can all help you deal with stress. Some people get massages, go for walks in nature, meditate, or use mind-body techniques to reduce stress and relax.
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