Lower Blood Pressure

It's so nice when the world says to do what the Prophet said to do years ago. The following is from Dr. Oz and he is correct about all 3 steps, but I would say if possible, increase exercise to 60 minutes a day. 

3 SIMPLE STEPS TO LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE

By Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Mike Roizen, MDs

     A brisk walk, pumping iron, or even a roll in the hay can make your systolic blood pressure rise — temporarily.

But if, like “Southland's” Regina King (svelte and athletic) or ex-quarterback Joe Montana (who'd think it?), you have chronic high blood pressure, you want to know it NOW.

     New stats from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal that 65 million Americans have HBP; about 35 million of them don't do anything to control it, and about 16 million of those folks don't even know they have it.

Doctor: I ‘Prescribe’ This for Hypertension.

     So for everyone, whether you know if your BP is up or not, here's what to do:

Step No. 1: 

Get your BP tested; 85 percent of people with undiagnosed HBP have health insurance. So, no excuses — see your doc. No insurance? Most pharmacy chains do a blood pressure check for free. Just ask.

     Your numbers? 120/80 is good; 115/76 is optimal (it slashes your risk for heart attacks and strokes in half). Dr. Mike's numbers are 115/75; Dr. Oz stays around 110/75. (Can be as low as 90/55 for some...this is my input here)

Step No. 2: If your numbers are up, try the DASH diet — whole grains, vegetables, and fruit; 30 minutes of exercise daily (walking is our favorite); and if you have salt-sensitive HBP, limit salt intake to 1,500 milligrams a day. You'll slash your numbers by 8 to 14 points.

Notice he said “fruit, grains, and vegetables.” Look what the prophet said...

“The Lord intends to bring His people back to live upon simple fruits, vegetables, and grains...” {CD 81.4} 

“Encourage the eating of fruit and vegetables and bread.” (healthful bread that is) (CD 314.5)

“Walking, in all cases where it is possible, is the best exercise because in walking, all the muscles are brought into action… There is no exercise that can take the place of walking. Want of exercise causes the bowels to become enfeebled and shrunken. Exercise will strengthen these organs that have become enfeebled for want of use. The circulation of the blood is greatly improved by the act of walking. The active use of the limbs will be of the greatest advantage to invalids.”  {HR, July 1, 1872 par. 14} 

Step No. 3: Take everything down a notch. Stress leads to overeating, bad food choices, and lousy sleep habits — all risk factors for HBP. So make time for yourself, and try meditation to chill (not Yoga meditation, but meditate on the Word of God...my input again here). No pressure, just a suggestion!

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