The Circulatory
Unlocking the Power of Potassium Against High BP
High blood pressure is an epidemic that affects nearly half of American adults and is a driving force behind the leading cause of death around the world: heart disease and stroke. Thankfully, it’s often preventable with the implementation of simple lifestyle changes. So as we approach the midway point of American Heart Month, we thought we’d highlight an often-overlooked but extremely easy-to-implement lifestyle change that can play an important role in protecting your heart: making sure you get enough potassium in your diet.
The Correlation Between Exercise And Blood Pressure
Our bodies can do so many amazing things, so many of which we never imagined they could do. One of the myriad remarkable things they can do (if we’re willing to help them do it!) is to naturally lower our blood pressure.
Look at any list that provides information about how to lower your BP. I guarantee you that you'll find exercise somewhere in the top 5. More often than not, it's in the top 1 or 2.
Tips for American Heart Month
February is the AHA's American Heart Month. When we think of the heart, the color that comes to mind is red. One side bright red, which sends out oxygen-rich blood that's come from the lungs and being pumped to reach and nourish our tissues and organs. The other side of the heart is dark red, which is where the blood is entering the lungs and heart and waiting to be replenished with oxygen. The brighter the shade of red, the higher the oxygen levels!
4 Things to Know About Alcohol & Dry January
1. Alcohol Raises Your Blood Pressure
When it comes to controlling blood pressure, moderating alcohol intake is an important lifestyle choice.
More than one or two drinks in one sitting temporarily creates a rapid rise in your BP. If you already have high BP, this rapid rise could cause a stroke.
