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Chocolate lowers blood pressure – plus 10 more!

CHOCOHOLICS, you are lucky. It turns out that your favorite chunks of chocolate do wonders for your mind.

A new study found thatprotects tickers by lowering blood pressure

Yes, sweets that many of us can't get enough of. and delicious food. Flavanols that help loosen veins and arteries - Thanks to the antioxidants found in cacao, there are several benefits.

A study from the University of Surrey found that people who took a cocoa supplement (which contains the same amount of flavanols as 500 g of dark chocolate) lowered their blood pressure and lengthened their blood vessels within just 3 hours.

Especially as Blood Pressure UK reveals that one in three UK adults has high blood pressure, costing the NHS more than £2.1 billion each year. , would be a promising read.

Hypertension is responsible for more than half of all strokes and heart attacks and is a risk factor for heart and kidney disease as well as vascular dementia. There is also. 

Dubbed the 'silent killer' for his lack of symptoms, he is estimated to have over 5 million undiagnosed people in the UK.

According to Dr Deborah Lee of Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, the causes of hypertension include obesity, high-salt diet, excess alcohol, smoking, stress, certain medications, sedentary lifestyle, old age, chronic diseases, etc. Type 2 diabetes, kidney disease, and elevated cholesterol levels.

Now that chocolate is firmly on the menu, there are other surprising health hacks to lower blood pressure.

1. Dogs Borrow

Spend time with your dog. Abbas Kanani, pharmacist and medical advisor at Chemist Click, says studies have shown that pet owners have lower resting baseline heart rates and blood pressure.

34} "This is probably because pets relieve stress," he told SunHealth.

A study from the University of Missouri-Columbia found that petting a dog for just 15 minutes lowered her blood pressure by 10%.

No chance to get close to the dog. "A recent Australian study showed that watching animal videos lowered blood pressure and reduced stress by 50%.

"They are considered the happiest animals in the world. I saw an image of a quokka in Australia,” says Dr Deborah.

2. Let's have a lot of sex

Well, he's one reason to get down between the sheets and get dirty. 

According to Dr. Deborah, studies show that more frequent intercourse tends to lower blood pressure.

"Regular sex can also reduce heart attack risk. One American study found that blood pressure dropped by 13% the day after intercourse . 

"This may be due to the release of serotonin and endorphins that are released during sex," she adds.

3. Meditate for 15 Minutes

"Meditation is a form of relaxation therapy," says Dr. Deborah. "During meditation, one calms down, learns the mind, and develops acceptance, tolerance and introspection."

An Australian study found that the blood pressure of a worker who meditated for just 15 minutes in her office chair was found to have decreased significantly.

"Meditation activates the parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS), which is associated with a lower heart rate and lower blood pressure, leading to feelings of calm and relaxation," says Dr. Deborah.

Try: Take a deep breath, hold for 2-3 seconds, then exhale slowly.

4. Flick to Classic

Just listen to music. In her 2008 study by the American Society of Hypertension, Dr. Deborah found that adults with mild hypertension (hypertension) experienced a decrease in blood pressure after she listened to classical, Celtic, or Indian music for 30 minutes each day for a month. I have revealed that I have found that it has decreased.

"Scientists have suggested that this may be because sound is processed in the brain stem, which is also the center of the brain that controls heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure.

5. The

Isometric Handgrip Exercise - Hold the spring-loaded hand grip device for 2 minutes at a time and repeat for 12-15 minutes - controls your hand. help you to According to an American Heart Association study review, blood pressure. supply).

You can also grip the tennis ball with your hand (use your finger instead of your thumb) for a similar effect.

6.SCOFF POTATOES

We love spuds. Luckily, these starchy vegetables are packed with potassium, which helps neutralize high sodium levels in the body and lower blood pressure, Abbas says.

A study from Harvard University found that potassium relaxes blood vessel walls and lowers blood pressure. Studies have shown an association with increased risk.

Check your blood pressure

If you don't want to go to the doctor to get your blood pressure checked, Boots Pharmaceuticals Blood Pressure Monitor (£19.99) looking to invest in a home kit like

Self-checking is a good way to maintain high blood pressure, as high blood pressure has no symptoms.

7. Loud Laugh

Nothing beats a good laugh. Luckily, not only does laughter make us feel better, but the fact that laughter can relax us can also help lower blood pressure.

According to a University of Maryland study. And when you smile, your blood vessels dilate by 22%. 

Another study at Osaka University in Japan also found that the person who participated in the laughter intervention had her blood pressure drop by 5mmHg (which is a good thing).

8. Enjoy the Soak

Listen. Please find a jacuzzi. I am pleased to hear that a study published in the Journal of the Canadian Medical Association found that a man's blood pressure dropped when he soaked in a 40-degree hot tub for 10 minutes.

9. Eat garlic

Consuming garlic or garlic powder can help lower blood pressure as it "provides natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties."

"It contains sulfur-containing compounds like allicin, which he is one of the most beneficial natural remedies for high blood pressure," says Abbas.

10. Play an instrument

Pick up the violin, play the piano, or hit the drums. 

Musicians have lower blood pressure than non-musicians, according to a new study published in the Dutch Heart Journal. This is probably because playing an instrument can be as physically demanding as exercising.

Always consult your doctor if you have concerns about your blood pressure.