High blood pressure poses danger for the heart. Research indicates that blood pressure affects about 1 billion people worldwide.
Here are some natural ways you can reduce your blood pressure without medication.
Lower your salt intake: Because of our busy lifestyle, some find it difficult to prepare meals at home. They choose processed food or fast food for nourishment and these foods contain too much salt. Although research is not clear how high consumption of salt leads to high blood pressure.
Physical activity: Regular work out sessions or as simple as walking for 30 minutes a day will reduce your blood pressure
Reduce your alcohol consumption: Avoiding alcohol or cutting back on the amount you drink will help to lower your blood pressure.
Eat the following foods and fruit: Green leafy vegetables, sweet potatoes, beans, nuts, bananas, tomatoes, avocados, berries and oranges. These foods are rich in potassium which fight high blood pressure. Eat dark chocolate.
Watch your stress levels: Stress is the number one thing that increases your blood pressure. Avoid things that stresses you emotionally, mentally or physically. Work less. Make time for rest and listen to a soothing music.