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4 ways to avoid high blood pressure in menopausal women
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When the menstrual cycle ends, the blood pressure of the woman usually rises and
the exact reason behind this is still unknown. Increase in Bodymass Index (BMI) or fall in estrogen
levels is thought to be the main reason behind this and although physicians have different
thoughts, none has been able to provide solid justification for his/her arguments. Real link
between menopause and high blood pressure is one of the problems faced by the researchers and
concerned medical people nowadays, and more in-depth study might be required as the case appears to
be a convoluted one.
Here are presented some tips that can be followed to avoid high blood
pressure in menopause and after that:
Tip 1: Eliminate the excess weight in your body
To see a huge improvement in your health and reduce the risk of developing high
blood pressure, you have to reduce the weight which is unnecessarily high in your body and bring it
down to the recommended level according to your age and height.
Tip 2: Exercise regularly
If you do simple exercises, like walking and other simple aerobics for at least
30 minutes for a minimum of three times a week, you can lower down your blood pressure dramatically
and make your blood flow smooth.
Tip 3: Lessen your intake of sweet and salty food
To avoid going through menopause with high blood pressure, avoid eating red meat
and processed foods as these can significantly raise the blood pressure. Avoid consuming too much
sodium especially when its healthier substitute is available in form of potassium chloride. To help
the kidneys get rid of all the excess sodium in your body, it is recommended to consume
potassium.
Tip 4: Choose a healthier eating plan
A healthy diet plan is the most important thing if one has to lower her blood
pressure. Low-fat or fat-free dairy items, fish oil, fruits, tuna fish, whole grains, and fresh
vegetables must be consumed. There is a special diet plan called Dietary Approaches to Stop
Hypertension (DASH) for lowering blood pressure if followed properly. It is highly recommended by
physicians as it has been shown to reduce the blood pressure by up to 14 mm of Hg. Sometimes tea is
also very beneficial as well as the other herbal medicines.
To avoid menopause and high blood pressure simultaneously, you have to have
self-control and determination in the first place. Avoid all those things that are harmful and
adapt every possible thing that is beneficial to the health and start a healthy lifestyle and with
the passage of time, improve upon it. To keep your blood pressure stable, it is required that you
keep a track of your progress and visit the doctor regularly.
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