If you are looking to lower your high blood pressure, you must first get to a healthy weight. A good way to determine if you are at a healthy weight is to calculate your body mass index.
To calculate your BMI you must first weight yourself. After you have calculated your weight multiply it by 703.
Now, take your height in inches and square it. After you have found this number you must then divide your weight times 703 by your height in inches squared.
After you have completed this you should have come up with a number. This is your body mass index.
As of now, this number may not mean anything to you at all. This is the number that can tell you if your weight is in a good range for your height.
If your final number is below 18.5 you are underweight. Being underweight can be a serious problem.
When you are underweight you put unnecessary strain on your heart. This strain can result in a blood pressure that is higher than normal.
If your final number is between 18.5 and 24.9 you are considered to be a normal weight. If you find yourself in this category then you are ready to start trying alternative methods for lowering your blood pressure.
If your BMI is between 25 and 29.9 you are in the overweight category. Before you begin to find alternative methods to lower your blood pressure you will want to start by losing weight.
If your BMI is above thirty you are in the obese category. If you find yourself here, it is crucial that you begin to work hard now so that you can get your weight into a manageable BMI zone.
When you are overweight or obese there are often times particles of fat that begin to build up in the arteries of the heart. If these particles begin to clog the artery you will become at risk for a heart attack.
Before you begin to work on lowering your blood pressure you need to be a healthy weight. To lower your weight you need to start with you're eating habits.
First, do not skip your breakfast! Although your mornings may be rushed, breakfast is a very important part of the day.
Eating a breakfast that is full or fruits, vegetables or grains will start you off right. You need to eat a breakfast that fills you up and will keep you full.
Whole grains are a great way to achieve this. The fiber that is found in whole grains will make you feel full and make that feeling last until lunch time.
You should also be snacking on healthy snacks throughout the day. Taking the time to get healthy snacks together will be very beneficial for your health.
Whether you take some carrot sticks and hummus or an apple with some peanut butter make sure that the snack is something that you enjoy to eat.
If you pack healthy snacks that you do not like to eat, then you will find it very tempting to forego the snacks that you have packed and instead snack on something unhealthy.
If you have a desk job make sure that you are not mindlessly eating. Eat when you are hungry.
You're body was designed to tell you when it is hungry and when it is full. Listen to these indicators and act in accordance with them.
If you continually eat when your body is not hungry or do not eat when your body is hungry you will ruin those sensors. Take small portions so that you are not as tempted to overeat.
You should also begin to exercise regularly. A thirty minute cardio workout three times a week is a great place to start.
Once you have developed healthy eating habits and an exercise routine you may want to start concentrating on lowering you blood pressure.
If your blood pressure is not lowering on its own because of your lifestyle change there are many supplements that you can take.
Supplements are a healthy alternative to many prescription medications. There are many medications that can have adverse affects on other parts of your body.
If you are consistently taking a medicine that is hard for your body to digest you may be forcing your liver to overwork. If you continue to do this over a long period of time you may be subjecting yourself to liver failure.
If your blood pressure refuses to fall, visit your doctor and counsel with him or her to learn how you can effectively lower it.
Author Resource:-
Jack R. Landry has worked as a marriage counselor since the 80s. He has been married to his wife, Judy, for the past 33 years but he recognizes that everyone needs help to save your marriage.
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