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How Do I Lower My Blood Pressure ?

how do i lower my blood pressure ...i started eating a very healthy fruit and veggie diet and i am getting? more exercise ... any other tips it s about 139 over 85i started this eating healthy thing about 2 weeks ago i m 6ft 4 in tall and 218lbs if that helps
Fri, 18 Dec 2009
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Salt could be your problem. Are you putting salt on those fruits and veggies? Salt causes blood cells to get all puffy and therefore increase the amount of space they take up in your body. One cell, no big deal, but a whole bunch of 'em and they start putting pressure on the insides of your vascular system. Try reducing your sodium intake. Stress is another big cause. Also, a hot tub is an excellent way to bring down your blood pressure.
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How Do I Lower My Blood Pressure ?

Salt could be your problem. Are you putting salt on those fruits and veggies? Salt causes blood cells to get all puffy and therefore increase the amount of space they take up in your body. One cell, no big deal, but a whole bunch of em and they start putting pressure on the insides of your vascular system. Try reducing your sodium intake. Stress is another big cause. Also, a hot tub is an excellent way to bring down your blood pressure.