Excessive anxiety and stress is increasing people's blood pressure. Apart from this, the increasing trend of processed food, junk food and packaged food in lifestyle is increasing the amount of salt in the body. Which is the biggest cause of high blood pressure. This problem occurs due to increased blood pressure in the arteries. If attention is not paid, then one does not know when this problem turns into heart attack and stroke.
If your blood pressure remains high, you can control BP with a simple exercise. Health expert Dr. Andy Galpin has told about an exercise that can help in getting rid of the problem of high BP.
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Hand Grip Exercises for High Blood Pressure
Experts have suggested hand grip exercises to reduce blood pressure. Athletes usually use hand grip to strengthen their fingers. If you want, you can buy a hand grip or hand grip dynamometer for this.
You will easily find it at any sports shop. In many researches, hand grip has been considered very effective for reducing BP. It is very easy to use for a person of any age.
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How to do the hand grip exercise
To do this exercise, first of all, take complete relaxation.
Now hold the hand grip or dynamometer in the right hand and press it. Hold it tightly for at least 6 seconds and then release it.
You will need to do this 8 to 12 times a day for a few weeks.
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How to reduce blood pressure?
By doing hand grip exercise, the blood flow in the blood vessels increases a lot. Due to this, the autonomic nervous system works very well. This is a system that controls the heartbeat, blood pressure and the functioning of the blood vessels.
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Keep these things in mind during hand grip exercise
Keep in mind that this exercise done to reduce BP cannot be replaced by any medicine. Therefore, if you are taking medicine for high BP, do not stop taking the medicine during exercise. Otherwise, your problem may increase.
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Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.
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