OK, your blood pressure is through the roof (HBP) or you have hypertension (HPT). Is it really that bad? Yes, both HBP and HPT will in time cause serious damage to your blood vessels. This in turn can lead to some pretty severe problems such as an increased risk for stroke, kidney failure, heart attacks and heart disease. One major side effect of each of these conditions is of course death, so yeah, it is pretty bad. If you think you may want to hang around long enough to raise your family and even spend time with your grandkids, you have to get busy getting your HBP under control now. There are basically two ways to handle HBP; medication and lifestyle changes. A hybrid approach may be needed unitl your HBP is fully under control.
The medication approach may seem like the easier method at first, and a lot of people choose to go this route. As with most medicines, however, there are side effects that you should seriously consider before you jump on board. Bear in mind that there are many different HBP medications so the side effects may vary from one to the next. But some common side effects of most of them include nausea, dizziness, headaches, extreme tiredness and chest pain. And this is only a partial list. There is one more common problem that most men really want to be aware of too. And it\’s a biggie (or maybe it\’s not), impotence. Some men find that this problem is so important, that they end up going off their medicine. A lot of them then wind up in the hospital or even dead. And a lot of the time, men with HBP are not able to take medications such as Viagra due to prior heart conditions.
Well, if you don\’t like the idea of the side effects, then you are pretty much left with lifestyle alterations. To use this approach, there are several factors that you will need to change: (All may not apply to everyone)
Stop using tobacco
Limit sodium, alcohol and caffeine
Utilize relaxation techniques
Lose weight with a healthy diet
Exercise regularly
Most of these are fairly self explanatory, but losing weight and exercise probably need to be discussed more in depth. First, as always, consult your doctor prior to beginning any weight loss or exercise program. Also, it should be pointed out that sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits are two of the leading causes of HBP. So these two points really are the biggies.
The diet part is actually pretty simple, and is exactly what we all have been told before. But I will point it out one more time. Like was said out above, reduce sodium, caffeine and alcohol intake. Further than that, you need a nutrition plan high in fruits, vegetables and nuts. For all those southerners out there (me included), frying vegetables such as okra and pickles is not healthy. Choose whole grain breads and pastas instead of the overly processed white breads. You should get your protein from lean meats, chicken, turkey and fish. You just need to limit the fat in your meat but you can still eat like you are human. It may cost a bit more but ground sirloin or 93% lean ground beef makes wonderful hamburgers. Basically you want food that is high in potassium, magnesium and fiber, and low fat.
Now, let\’s talk exercise. The single most important thing is to get up and get active. You don\’t need to go out day one and try to run a marathon or lift the world. Just start out at your own pace, get used to being active and then build your fitness level to where you want it to be. You main focus should be on aerobic and cardiovascular activities. These include vigorous walking, jogging, swimming, hiking or yard work. You can do pretty much any activity that makes you to breathe hard and sweat. Just push to your personally limit, and then try to go a little harder every day. You need to try to get to where you can go hard for about half an hour a day, 3 to 4 days a week. Stretching before and after is critical to avoid muscle injury and soreness. Rest days are also important to allow muscles to grow and heal. Don\’t forget, your heart is a muscle too.
You can control and reduce your high blood pressure naturally with out adding all sorts of chemicals to your body. It takes a little effort, but is well worth it. You can achieve a healthier, more productive, much more rewarding life with minimal work.
Workout programs such as P90X, Turbo Fire, and the Insanity Workout are excellent ways to become physically fit and naturally control your high blood pressure.
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OK, your blood pressure is through the roof (HBP) or you have hypertension (HPT). Is it really that bad? Yes, both HBP and HPT will in time cause serious damage to your blood vessels. This in turn can lead to some pretty severe problems such as an increased risk for stroke, kidney failure, heart attacks and heart disease. One major side effect of each of these conditions is of course death, so yeah, it is pretty bad. If you think you may want to hang around long enough to raise your family and even spend time with your grandkids, you have to get busy getting your HBP under control now. There are basically two ways to handle HBP; medication and lifestyle changes. A hybrid approach may be needed unitl your HBP is fully under control.
The medication approach may seem like the easier method at first, and a lot of people choose to go this route. As with most medicines, however, there are side effects that you should seriously consider before you jump on board. Bear in mind that there are many different HBP medications so the side effects may vary from one to the next. But some common side effects of most of them include nausea, dizziness, headaches, extreme tiredness and chest pain. And this is only a partial list. There is one more common problem that most men really want to be aware of too. And it\’s a biggie (or maybe it\’s not), impotence. Some men find that this problem is so important, that they end up going off their medicine. A lot of them then wind up in the hospital or even dead. And a lot of the time, men with HBP are not able to take medications such as Viagra due to prior heart conditions.
Well, if you don\’t like the idea of the side effects, then you are pretty much left with lifestyle alterations. To use this approach, there are several factors that you will need to change: (All may not apply to everyone)
Stop using tobacco
Limit sodium, alcohol and caffeine
Utilize relaxation techniques
Lose weight with a healthy diet
Exercise regularly
Most of these are fairly self explanatory, but losing weight and exercise probably need to be discussed more in depth. First, as always, consult your doctor prior to beginning any weight loss or exercise program. Also, it should be pointed out that sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits are two of the leading causes of HBP. So these two points really are the biggies.
The diet part is actually pretty simple, and is exactly what we all have been told before. But I will point it out one more time. Like was said out above, reduce sodium, caffeine and alcohol intake. Further than that, you need a nutrition plan high in fruits, vegetables and nuts. For all those southerners out there (me included), frying vegetables such as okra and pickles is not healthy. Choose whole grain breads and pastas instead of the overly processed white breads. You should get your protein from lean meats, chicken, turkey and fish. You just need to limit the fat in your meat but you can still eat like you are human. It may cost a bit more but ground sirloin or 93% lean ground beef makes wonderful hamburgers. Basically you want food that is high in potassium, magnesium and fiber, and low fat.
Now, let\’s talk exercise. The single most important thing is to get up and get active. You don\’t need to go out day one and try to run a marathon or lift the world. Just start out at your own pace, get used to being active and then build your fitness level to where you want it to be. You main focus should be on aerobic and cardiovascular activities. These include vigorous walking, jogging, swimming, hiking or yard work. You can do pretty much any activity that makes you to breathe hard and sweat. Just push to your personally limit, and then try to go a little harder every day. You need to try to get to where you can go hard for about half an hour a day, 3 to 4 days a week. Stretching before and after is critical to avoid muscle injury and soreness. Rest days are also important to allow muscles to grow and heal. Don\’t forget, your heart is a muscle too.
You can control and reduce your high blood pressure naturally with out adding all sorts of chemicals to your body. It takes a little effort, but is well worth it. You can achieve a healthier, more productive, much more rewarding life with minimal work.
Workout programs such as P90X, Turbo Fire, and the Insanity Workout are excellent ways to become physically fit and naturally control your high blood pressure.
OK, your blood pressure is through the roof (HBP) or you have hypertension (HPT). Is it really that bad? Yes, both HBP and HPT will in time cause serious damage to your blood vessels. This in turn can lead to some pretty severe problems such as an increased risk for stroke, kidney failure, heart attacks and heart disease. One major side effect of each of these conditions is of course death, so yeah, it is pretty bad. If you think you may want to hang around long enough to raise your family and even spend time with your grandkids, you have to get busy getting your HBP under control now. There are basically two ways to handle HBP; medication and lifestyle changes. A hybrid approach may be needed unitl your HBP is fully under control.
The medication approach may seem like the easier method at first, and a lot of people choose to go this route. As with most medicines, however, there are side effects that you should seriously consider before you jump on board. Bear in mind that there are many different HBP medications so the side effects may vary from one to the next. But some common side effects of most of them include nausea, dizziness, headaches, extreme tiredness and chest pain. And this is only a partial list. There is one more common problem that most men really want to be aware of too. And it\’s a biggie (or maybe it\’s not), impotence. Some men find that this problem is so important, that they end up going off their medicine. A lot of them then wind up in the hospital or even dead. And a lot of the time, men with HBP are not able to take medications such as Viagra due to prior heart conditions.
Well, if you don\’t like the idea of the side effects, then you are pretty much left with lifestyle alterations. To use this approach, there are several factors that you will need to change: (All may not apply to everyone)
Stop using tobacco
Limit sodium, alcohol and caffeine
Utilize relaxation techniques
Lose weight with a healthy diet
Exercise regularly
Most of these are fairly self explanatory, but losing weight and exercise probably need to be discussed more in depth. First, as always, consult your doctor prior to beginning any weight loss or exercise program. Also, it should be pointed out that sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits are two of the leading causes of HBP. So these two points really are the biggies.
The diet part is actually pretty simple, and is exactly what we all have been told before. But I will point it out one more time. Like was said out above, reduce sodium, caffeine and alcohol intake. Further than that, you need a nutrition plan high in fruits, vegetables and nuts. For all those southerners out there (me included), frying vegetables such as okra and pickles is not healthy. Choose whole grain breads and pastas instead of the overly processed white breads. You should get your protein from lean meats, chicken, turkey and fish. You just need to limit the fat in your meat but you can still eat like you are human. It may cost a bit more but ground sirloin or 93% lean ground beef makes wonderful hamburgers. Basically you want food that is high in potassium, magnesium and fiber, and low fat.
Now, let\’s talk exercise. The single most important thing is to get up and get active. You don\’t need to go out day one and try to run a marathon or lift the world. Just start out at your own pace, get used to being active and then build your fitness level to where you want it to be. You main focus should be on aerobic and cardiovascular activities. These include vigorous walking, jogging, swimming, hiking or yard work. You can do pretty much any activity that makes you to breathe hard and sweat. Just push to your personally limit, and then try to go a little harder every day. You need to try to get to where you can go hard for about half an hour a day, 3 to 4 days a week. Stretching before and after is critical to avoid muscle injury and soreness. Rest days are also important to allow muscles to grow and heal. Don\’t forget, your heart is a muscle too.
You can control and reduce your high blood pressure naturally with out adding all sorts of chemicals to your body. It takes a little effort, but is well worth it. You can achieve a healthier, more productive, much more rewarding life with minimal work.
Workout programs such as P90X, Turbo Fire, and the Insanity Workout are excellent ways to become physically fit and naturally control your high blood pressure.
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