Lifestyle plays a major role in the development of hypertension and any program to reduce blood pressure must take this into consideration.
Medical experts note that any changes that are implemented must be maintained if blood pressure is to be controlled in a long term basis.
Smoking should be moderated or preferably totally avoided and alcohol intake should be kept to a minimum.
Weight loss reduces blood pressure in this with and without hypertension and be primary goal for hypertensive who are obese or moderately overweight.Other factors for reducing and controlling hypertension are increased exercise and stress management.
Regular exercise reduces stress and blood pressure, so it is highly recommended as an integral part of your life.
Consistent aerobic exercise can both prevent and lower hypertension.
Swimming, which is frequently prescribed as a non impact exercise to lower high blood pressure, can produce a significant decrease in resting heart rate (a sign of cardiovascular health) and systolic blood pressure in previously sedentary people with elevated blood pressure.
Lifestyle – Exercise
