How to Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally

High blood pressure or hypertension is known as the ‘silent killer because it sometimes kills before you have any symptoms. Luckily, high blood pressure is mostly due to poor lifestyle choices. Keep reading to discover how to lower your blood pressure naturally.

Include more potassium-rich foods. Eat a diet high in fiber, complex carbohydrates, cold-water fish, and lots of vegetables and fruits.

1. Change your diet

Celery contains a chemical, 3-n-butyl phthalide, that smoothes the muscles lining blood vessels. This increases the diameter of the blood vessel and allows for easier blood flow.

2. Celery Juice

Excess salt is not healthy for your heart. It is possible to drop your blood pressure quickly simply by limiting your salt intake.

3. Cut Back on Salt

Infrequent, small amounts of alcohol can actually lower your blood pressure. But, more than 1 drink a day can raise your blood pressure.

4. Drink less alcohol

Stress causes high blood pressure. Keep a stress journal, find out what is triggering the stress in your life, and act accordingly.

5. Reduce Stress

Even smoking just 1 cigarette raises your blood pressure for up to an hour after you are through smoking.

6. Stop Smoking

You can lower your blood pressure by 5 to 10 mm Hg simply by exercising for just 30 minutes a day.

7. Make Exercise a Habit

Your blood pressure often increases as your weight does. A loss of only 10 pounds (4.5 kg) can significantly lower your blood pressure.

8. Lose Weight

Consider adding these supplements to your lifestyle: Magnesium, Vitamin C, Zinc, Calcium, and Flaxseed

9. Supplements

Diffuse essential oils of Lavender, Marjoram, and Rose in your living environment.

10. Aromatherapy

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