10 LIFESTYLE CHANGESTo Combat Low Blood Pressure
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TIP #1: FLUIDS
Drink more fluids!
Okay to do juice
High water content!
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TIP #2: STAND UP SLOWLY
Crouch --> Stand: can be dizzy
Transition slowly!
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TIP #3: MED CHANGES
Some medication can cause low blood pressure
OTC medication/prescriptions alike
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TIP #4: INC. NA INTAKE
High blood pressure = red. sodium intake
Low blood pressure = inc. sodium intake
Simple, eh?
Obviously, don’t go overboard
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TIP #5: AQUATIC MEALS...
Drink a glass of water 15 - 20 minutes before meals
(No, it’s not a new type of diet...haha)
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TIP #6: MEAL TIME ADVICE
Eat smaller meals
Cut back on carbs
Sit a while after a meal (blood pressure hits rock bottom then)
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TIP #7: 30-MINUTE EXERCISE
Try and design a simple routine and stick to it
Stretches (10 min.) + Jogging (10 min.)
Swim (30 mins. in the morning)
Emphasis over flexibility + cardio/skill exercise over strength.org
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TIP #8: RED. TOILET TIME
Usually more lethargic after going to toilet than from standing after sitting a long time
Prob due to hands rest on lap + position
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TIP #9: NO HEAVY LIFTING
Can’t help groceries
Avoid weight lifting of any kind
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TIP #10: HOT WATER
Avoid long exposure to hot water (steam, really)
That means
No saunas
No 1 hour baths
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A VOTRE SANTÉ!May health and happiness reign over you!
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT
http://www.bloodpressurecure.org/
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