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Can One Have High Blood Pressure And Still Be In Good Health?

Published by Tope Fakinlede on August 14th, 2023.

Can One Have High Blood Pressure And Still Be In Good Health?

Some will say, Well, no…it’s not a good one to have and can have negative effects on a person’s physical condition and mental wellness…

Truth be told, one can have High Blood Pressure and still be in good health. There are 3 major things that will help you maintain a good help even with Hypertension:

1. Your Diet: You need to be very intentional about this. No more salty chips, pretzels, powdered donuts, all those yummy but sodium and sugar packed foods that can affect your blood pressure. Replace them with fruits, vegetables, low fat meals that are good for your heart. Incorporating the DASH diet will also help greatly.

2. Exercise: Moving your body frequently helps your cardiovascular system. Your heart pumps more blood, arteries are also widened, reducing blood pressure. You also help yourself relieve that stress you might be under.

3. Mental Health: One of the secrets to curing High Blood Pressure is talking the root is the problem; the mind. A good dose of self-therapy, mindset re-engineering to help you realise you’re not meant to be a hypertensive patient will definitely give you peace of mind and good health.