6 Tips for Reducing Hypertension

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is often referred to as the silent killer, and its presence is often without symptoms. In general, people with often angrys. Because the learned suffered from hypertension after check-up to the doctor. Blood pressure of 140/90 (systolic/diastolic) mmHg, or more, indicating already suffering from hypertension. A healthy blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg. 138/89 mmHg is classified pre hypertension, blood pressure 130/80 mmHg - 139/89 mmHg potentially doubled to hypertension.

At a young age under 30 years generally suffer from secondary hypertension, which in general cause is the use of birth control pills, impaired kidney function, impaired hormonal balance 90% of patients with hypertension is called primary hypertension is caused by increasing age, stress, and heredity factors, including bad habits such as smoking, lack of exercise, like fast food and salty foods, and obesity/overweight. Here are 6 tips to reduce hypertension.

1. Eat fresh fruits 20-30 minutes before a meal, chew slowly, or if the juice drink in a relaxed, do not immediately spent. the fruits contain water, fiber and anti oksodant, beta-carotene, lycopene, chlorophyll and vitamin C, all capable of reducing blood pressure rise.
2. Consumption of tempeh, a protease enzyme produced by yeast, soy protein will reduce the amino acid, inhibit ACE (Angiotensin - 1 Convertting Enzymes) source triggers increased blood pressure. 
   
3. Limit salt, including processed foods that contain sodium salt (Corned Beef), canned fish, bottled sauces, instant food cake and pastries laced with baking soda.
4. Lose weight if overweight. Body mass index higher than 25 indicate we are overweight and that's dangerous.
5. Exercise, practice isotonic sports such as walking, jogging and swimming, can reduce hypertension. Isotonic exercise can shrink other hormones causes shrinking blood vessels that can lead to increased blood pressure.
6. Avoid isometric exercise, like lifting weights/heavy lifting, because it can raise blood pressure. Besides the six tips above, may also be additional activities such as meditation to stay away from stress that can trigger a rise in blood pressure. The most important of all is the true way of life according to the rules of health.