5 Simple Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure Today

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It’s time for us to take control.

All of us have been living in uncertain times now for a year. Many of us have been living in uncertain times even longer. I am on a mission to bring certainty back, and one way to do this is to step into our inner power. With all that we can’t control out there it’s time for us to focus on what we can control — ‘ourselves’.

I’m not saying to live in a bubble and not see what is going on outside — but to focus on the inside. Not to get caught up in all that we can’t control, like what social media and TV have to share with us. It runs on the negative; it brings fear in. It stops us, and we need to move forward.

For those of us that are old enough to remember, TV shows were called programs (maybe they still are). And it’s all about programming us — if you step back and go deeper. Through all that we view, those ‘programs’ showed us how we should live our lives — or not live our lives…

…Giving us hints at what society expects from us.

Why not focus on what YOU expect from you. And in a loving manner — as beating ourselves up helps no one.

How are things going for you? If you don’t like your answer, then YOU have the power within you to change that. You can create the life you want.

All my articles show you snippets of how.

Many of us are feeling stressed — are you one of the many? How do you handle your stress? We can’t control what stresses will come at us, but we can control how we react — and learn to respond instead.

The reaction is based on our old beliefs, what we’ve always done in the past. Our old programs. When we respond instead, we become aware, and we look to handle things differently.

This reprograms our programming. This allows us to step out of who we’ve always been and into who we are meant to be.

If you are reading my work, then you are on a journey to that next level.

Are you tired of your life as is and desiring something more? And taking action, even in baby steps, to accomplish this?

This is about making the second half the best half — and this applies even if the first half was pretty awesome.

If you want a NEW life, think of NEW thoughts. You can’t think the same way and expect something different to happen. That’s the definition of insanity. And you need to create NEW habits.

So if you have managed your stress by numbing yourself via food, alcohol, cigarettes, meds/drugs — I ask, how is that working for you?

At the moment, you might say just fine. But in the long run, you are damaging your body and your brain — and therefore shortening your healthspan.

Are you someone who has high blood pressure (hypertension) because of your stress levels? What if I told you that your unhealthy behaviors play a role in this condition?

Before you blame yourself — realize that this means you have the power within you to change this as you move forward.

I follow Jonathan Landsman, creator of NaturalHealth365.com who has been educating the public on the benefits of an organic diet along with healthy lifestyle habits.

I want to share some knowledge that Jonathan shares, and though I reference his particular work in this article, there are many others who share these same beliefs.

We are all messengers sharing the same message in our own ways.

Please note that this information is to educate you and is not the intention to have you stop the medication unless advised by your doctor.

In Jonathan’s ebook, Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally, he shares simple yet effective natural ways to get those numbers down. I have chosen a few to share here with you:

1. Magnesium — “Helps regulate blood pressure and heartbeat. Magnesium deficiencies are common due to poor diets. Foods that boost magnesium levels are dark leafy greens, whole grains, nuts, and legumes.”

Note: “Drugs commonly prescribed for high blood pressure (such as diuretics) can decrease levels of magnesium — the very nutrient that is a “must” for healthy pressure”

2. Vitamin D3- “Helps regulate blood pressure. Studies have found that this fat-soluble nutrient suppresses the production of renin, an enzyme that promotes the activity of a blood pressure-raising protein known as angiotensin. Boost with 20 minutes of sunlight 2 to 3 times a week. (Note that sunblock does block the absorption of Vitamin D). Also cold-water fatty fish and organic mushrooms.

Note: “Many natural health experts think widespread national deficiencies of vitamin D have something to do with the epidemic of high blood pressure in the United States.”

3. The Good Fats — “There are remarkable health benefits from EPA and DHA in lowering blood pressure. Boost your EPA and DHA levels with wild-caught salmon, mackerel and sardines. Certain marine plants, such as seaweed, spirulina and chlorella, also contain these beneficial fats.In plants, it’s the ALA in nuts and seeds (hemp and chia).”

4. Probiotics- “The friendly bacteria in our gut (microbiome) plays a role in cardiovascular health with some studies showing probiotics lowering blood pressure. You can increase your dietary intake of probiotics through fermented foods, such as yogurt with live cultures, kimchi, miso and fresh sauerkraut.”

5. Potassium — “Is mandatory for the proper function of the muscles — particularly the all-important heart muscle — and helps to lower blood pressure by relaxing the arterial walls. People eating a diet heavy on canned and processed fare could be at risk for shortfalls as well. Potassium-rich foods include fruits, legumes, vegetables and dark leafy greens tomatoes, bananas, melons, apples, mushrooms, peas and lima beans.

Note: Scientists at Harvard Medical School warn that diuretics prescribed for blood pressure can hasten the excretion of potassium in the urine.

Food is medicine. Can you start to view it this way?

Start to bring in healthier choices and cut out (or down) the unhealthy ones knowing you are making a difference in the quality of your life?

Let us age backwards.

What I call NEW YOUth — feeling younger and with knowledge, growing wiser.

Become stronger instead of weaker. I feel better now than I did 20, even 30 years ago — and you can too!

I hope that you will join me in taking control of your body by tapping into your power within. And watch how it brings peace into your life.

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Until next time ~

Sending you light, love — and tips for NEW YOUth.

Be Well,