Controlling my high BP. [View all]
I bet this is obvious to a lot of you, but I have had to learn it.
According to the Mayo, you should wait 30 minutes after exercise or caffeine or tobacco before taking your BP, and no talking within 5 minutes or during. Of course also sit relaxed.
The deep breathing we've all been told about? It actually relaxes your vessel walls! Long breath in - specifically through the nose; longer breath out - through the mouth..also credible online info.
I have discovered that just doing deep breathing before and while taking my BP drops it like 10 points! Now I know why it's important to deep breathe for a period every day
And of course 30 minutes of cardio every day tones the heart!
I'm trying to avoid increasing meds as I always seem to experience unwanted side effects!
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/in-depth/high-blood-pressure/art-20047889#:~:text=You%20can%20prepare%20for%20the,minutes%20before%20taking%20a%20measurement
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