What Are The Home Remedies For High Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood upon the circulatory system. It is measured in relation to the flowing force and the heartbeat against the arterial walls.

Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood upon the circulatory system. It is measured in relation to the flowing force and the heartbeat against the arterial walls. When you have the normal blood pressure, the reading comes around 120/80 mmHg. But if you have a high blood pressure the reading will increase and it can come more than 140/90. High blood pressure or hypertension is famous for being a ‘Silent killer’. If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure you have to maintain some certain things at home to keep the level normal. A healthy lifestyle and some home remedies can keep you healthy and away from hypertension. Hence, have a look at the home remedies of high blood pressure.

The dash diet is best:

Choosing a dash diet can be great to keep your hypertension down. You have to eat a lot of fruits, veggies and whole grains. Make sure the dairy products you are using are low fat and easily soluble. Other than that, go for lean meat, various fish and nuts. The consumption of carbohydrate should be moderate. High carb foods are not good for your health. Avoid processed foods, full-fat dairy products, and fatty meats.

Less salt intake:

If you control your sodium intake, your body can control the blood pressure normally. But if you have a tendency to eat too much salt, it increases the sodium intake in our body. The body starts to retain fluid, resulting in a sharp rise in the blood pressure. So, if you limit the sodium intake in your body, it can be helpful to lower down the high blood pressure level. Do not add extra salt to the foods you are consuming. Cooked salt is even better, but not the added ones. 

Eat Carrots:

Carrots are very nutritious. They have a higher amount of beta-carotene antioxidants, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C. Antioxidants reduce the harmful free radicals in the body and side by side protect the blood vessels if you have high blood pressure. Moreover, carrots are high in electrolyte and potassium. So, it is great to keep the fluid within the body balanced and it helps in normalizing the blood pressure. To consume this, you can make a glass of juice out of it or you can have raw carrots as a salad.

Pomegranate:

Pomegranate is a great fruit which has various health benefits for human body. It contains contain phytochemicals, flavonoids, polyphenols, and punicalagin. These ingredients work as an antioxidant and prevent the damage of the free radical cells. Pomegranate improves the health of blood vessels, lowers bad (LDL) cholesterol, raises good (HDL) cholesterol. So, why are you avoiding this fruit when it is capable enough to lower your blood pressure? If you regularly drink pomegranate juice you stay healthy and away from hypertension.

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