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(v) Massage – The oldest of relaxing techniques “massage” can help detoxify the body by removing toxins, improve blood circulation, improve organ and muscular function, raise the efficiency of the immune system, improve mobility and reduce the negative effects of stress both physically and psychologically. All this a great help in hypertension!
(vi) Laughter – It has numerous physiological, psychological and therapeutic benefits. Like exercise, a hearty laugh (laughtercising) improves oxygen uptake level at both the cellular and organ levels, improves respiration, makes blood less stickier due to reduced levels of fibrinogen, all of which improves blood circulation and keeps your heart in shape and BP in check. Laughter also bolsters your immune system, releases natural painkillers and feel-good hormones (endorphins) and reduces stress hormone cortisol to stay healthy.
(vii) Sleep – Persons suffering from hypertension must ensure 7-8 hours of restful sleep because proper rest and relaxation is part of the treatment for high BP.
(viii) Water Therapy – Prolonged neutral bath daily for an hour or so at 90o to 95o F will be beneficial for hypertension. Cold compress should be kept on the head during this bath. Other water treatments include hot foot or leg bath for 10 minutes, hot compress over the heart replacing it as bath cools down.
(ix) Pets – There is a proven link between having pets and healthier longer life. Unconditional devotion, loyalty, affection and companionship of pets and cuddling and caring for them warms the heart, reduces BP, alters the course of heart diseases, helps fight depression, decreases stress levels and boosts immunity. A nationwide survey of American pet owners in 2006 revealed that a whopping 94% felt close to their pet dog while only 87% said they felt close to their mum and even less 74% to their dad!
(x) Love – Love can make your heart feel better, bigger, relaxed and has a very beneficial effect on the other parameters like cholesterol and blood pressure.
Quit Smoking
112. A person who smokes and has a high BP is 3-5 times more likely to die from heart attack or stroke than a non-smoker. Stopping smoking can reduce BP and increase the effectiveness of hypertension medicines and it greatly reduces the risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke. Our body has got an amazing natural power to repair itself. By the end of your first non-smoking year, your risk of heart attack is almost the same as that of a person who never smoked in life.
