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Lower Your Blood Pressure: Change Your Lifestyle

July 6th, 2008 · No Comments

Did you know that your lifestyle could be killing you? We get so used to living a certain way that change can be difficult. However, your lifestyle can dramatically increase your chance of having high blood pressure so take the time to change your bad habits one by one.

- Drink alcoholic beverages in moderation. A moderate amount is one drink for women and two drinks for men.

- Avoid Tobacco. Smoking, even second-hand smoke, is not good for anyone but especially those with high blood pressure. Ask your doctor for help. Inquire about nicotine gum or patches. If you smoke, your chance of suffering a heart attack is 2-6 times more likely.

- Avoid Coffee. There is a new report that indicates that some unknown ingredient or ingredients in coffee is what is responsible for high blood pressure and not caffeine. Research shows that even people who drink decaffeinated coffee display these effects. While this might seem like good news, it is best to avoid it if at all possible.

We hear reports of people who drop dead, and this includes physically active and sedentary people alike. High blood pressure is the “silent killer”. Have your blood pressure checked regularly. Make the necessary changes in your lifestyle and live a long healthy life!

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