{"id":4309,"date":"2021-03-03T12:23:07","date_gmt":"2021-03-03T17:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/blog\/?p=4309"},"modified":"2021-03-08T15:51:57","modified_gmt":"2021-03-08T20:51:57","slug":"techniques-managing-hypertension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avacaremedical.com\/blog\/techniques-managing-hypertension.html","title":{"rendered":"Techniques for Managing Hypertension"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you living with hypertension? Well, you\u2019re not alone. According to NHANES, 70% of adults aged 65+ experience chronic hypertension. Hypertension is a condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high. Higher blood pressure levels conduit an increased risk for heart attacks, chest pains, cardiac diseases, strokes, and many other health issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have hypertension, it is crucial to monitor blood pressure levels regularly. Check out our selection of <\/span>blood pressure monitors<\/span><\/a> that will help you with this!<\/span><\/p>\n

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There are many ways one can manage their hypertension. Here are a few strategies one can implement in their day-to-day life that can help prevent hypertension from getting worse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Manage Stress<\/span><\/h2>\n

When a person is stressed out, their blood pressure levels climb upward. And that\u2019s not something anyone wants! Some strategies to lower stress-induced hypertension include deep breathing, aromatherapy, and daily exercise. Healthline has a full list of strategies for stress relief that <\/span>you can read here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Shake the Salt Habit<\/span><\/h2>\n

According to Harvard Health, a person with climbing or high blood pressure should include just a teaspoon of salt in their daily diet. This is because, as we all know, sodium increases blood pressure levels. There are many ways to limit sodium consumption; here are a few ideas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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