Temporary rapid blood pressure reduction method 1, fast walking, fast walking will reduce the blood pressure of hypertensive patients by 8/6 mm Hg. Exercise can help the heart use oxygen more effectively. Try to increase the speed or distance of walking.
2. Deep breathing, slow breathing or meditation exercises, such as qigong, yoga and Tai Chi, can reduce stress hormones, which will increase blood pressure. Try to breathe deeply for five minutes in the morning and evening.
3. Eat foods rich in potassium. Foods rich in potassium are an important part of lowering blood pressure. Take 2,000 to 4,000 milligrams of potassium a day. For example: sweet potato, tomato, orange juice, potato, banana, pea, cantaloupe and dried fruit.
4. Pay attention to the content of sodium in food labels. People with a family history of hypertension are prone to sodium allergy, but there is no way to determine whether people will be allergic to sodium. Therefore, to reduce sodium intake, not only do you put less salt in cooking, but most of sodium exists in processed food.
5, eat more dark chocolate, dark chocolate contains flavanol, flavanol can make blood vessels more elastic. Studies have found that people who eat dark chocolate every day have much lower blood pressure.
6. The study of taking supplements found that coenzyme Q 10 can lower blood pressure 17/ 10 mmHg. Take 60 to 100 mg of supplements three times a day.
7. Drink, but don't drink too much. It is found that people who drink lightly (from 1/4 to 1/2 cups per day for women and 2 cups for men) have lower blood pressure than those who don't drink. Other studies have found that drinking a small amount of alcohol can also reduce the incidence of heart disease.
8. Drink decaffeinated coffee. Caffeine can increase blood pressure by constricting blood vessels and amplifying pressure. When you are stressed, your heart will inhale more blood, which will raise your blood pressure.