Starting the day with two glasses of hibiscus tea and two pomegranates can be highly effective in lowering blood pressure. Hibiscus tea contains anthocyanins and other antioxidants that help relax blood vessels, reducing both systolic and diastolic blood pressure by blocking the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), similar to how certain medications work. Pomegranates are also rich in antioxidants, particularly polyphenols which reduce inflammation and improve blood flow. These fruits act as natural ACE inhibitors and promote the production of nitric oxide, which dilates blood vessels, further supporting heart health and lowering blood pressure. For lunch, combining a cup of almonds, a cup of pumpkin seeds, and a large salad provides a powerful combination of nutrients that promote cardiovascular health. Almonds are a great source of magnesium, which relaxes blood vessels and balances calcium and potassium levels essential for blood pressure control. Pumpkin seeds add more magnesium, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce inflammation and arterial stiffness. The large salad, consisting of leafy greens and colorful vegetables, contributes additional potassium, magnesium, and nitrates, which help to relax blood vessels and improve blood flow. Ending the day with a chickpea curry provides fiber and potassium, which work to lower blood pressure by improving blood vessel function and reducing strain on the cardiovascular system.
What's the best exercise to lower your blood pressure? It's actually sitting against a wall, what we call a wall plank. That's crazy, right? But the reason is that when people compared running, it lowers your blood pressure, systolic on average of 4 and diastolic by 2.5, high intensity exercise does virtually the same. But a wall plank like this lowers your blood pressure by 8 mmHg systolic and 4 mmHg diastolic. The reason is, this is an isometric exercise, so if you keep your muscle length fixed, what it does is it helps your heart, it helps your joint performance, it fixes any muscle imbalance, and it also improves your sporting performance. So contrary to what you think, looking ridiculous and sitting against a wall this seems to be worth it! It's recommended that if you do it for two minutes, twice a day, three times a week, to help lower your blood pressure. #wallplank #wallsit #exercise #bloodpressure #health #skin #skininyourgame #drsharadpaul #drsharad