'The most important health decision we make during our lives is - choosing what we eat'

Lowering our Salt/Sodium intake can be the single most important food related action we take.

  • Lower salt intake = lower blood pressure for many people.
  • Twenty-three hundred milligrams is the highest level considered acceptable by the National High Blood Pressure Education Program.
  • The 1,500 milligram level can lower blood pressure further and is the amount recommended by the Institute of Medicine as an adequate intake level and one that most people should try to achieve.

For more information regarding sodium/salt and how to reduce your intake - click here

Healthy Eating:

For an overall eating plan, consider the DASH eating plan. 'DASH" stands for 'Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension', a clinical study that tested the effects of nutrients in food on blood pressure.

Research has shown that following a healthy eating plan can both reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure and lower an already elevated blood pressure.

In addition to lowering blood pressure - The DASH eating plan also has other benefits,
such as lowering LDL cholesterol, it can reduce your risk for getting heart disease.

The DASH eating plan includes a number of daily servings from several different food groups. Scientists supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) conducted two key studies. Their findings showed that blood pressures were reduced with an eating plan that is low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and total fat and that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products. This eating plan—known as the DASH eating plan—also includes
whole grain products, fish, poultry, and nuts. It is reduced in lean red meat, sweets, added sugars, and sugar-containing beverages compared to the typical American diet. It is rich in potassium, magnesium, and calcium, as well as protein and fiber.

The DASH eating plan used along with other lifestyle changes can help you prevent and control blood pressure.

Download the complete DASH eating plan here
5 Self-Help resources to lower your high blood pressure:
BREATH THERAPY - RELAXATION - MEDITATION
HEALTHY EATING and EXERCISING
Breath Therapy
Breath is Life
Together with the unique sounds of Tibetan singing bowls.
Lower your blood pressure with this inexpensive and easy to learn method.

Learn the breathing technique that lowers blood pressure.

Research has shown positive results with just 15-30 mins a day.
Breathway guarantee their products - you can try it for 30 days on a free trial.

It comes with full instructions, together with a progress chart to record your blood pressure improvement.
CLICK HERE to order the 30 day free trial of Breath is Life
CD - $20 or Download - $15

To learn how Breath Therapy lowers blood pressure CLICK HERE
Breath is Life
with Subliminal and Hypnotherapy + the unique sounds of Tibetan singing bowls
The session combines the breath therapy method + subliminal messages by a professional Hypnotherapist (to support your improvement during the rest of the day).

Lower your blood pressure with this inexpensive and easy to learn method.
Breathway guarantee their products - you can try it for 30 days on a free trial.

It comes with full instructions, together with a progress chart to record your blood pressure improvement.
CLICK HERE to order the 30 day free trial of Breath is Life
with Subliminal Hypnotherapy
CD - $25 or Download - $20
To learn how Breath Therapy lowers blood pressure CLICK HERE
emWave Personal Stress Reliever®
Provides a portable and convenient way to reduce stress, balance emotions and increase performance. This scientifically validated, handheld stress reliever uses colorful LED displays, audio feedback and a powerful stress relief technique to help you significantly reduce your stress and increase your feelings of well-being.
emWave is easy to use. Simply place your thumb on the sensor. After your pulse is detected a breathing pacer synchronizes to your heart rhythms. Follow the Quick Coherence Technique and the LED display and you are moving into what athletes call "the zone".
Use it anywhere - at home, travelling to work, at work, on the plane, anywhere you want to lower your stress level and be centered, calm and relaxed.

For more information about how this self-help tool can support you and to order directly from Heartmath
click:
Relaxation and Meditation
InnerNature - Relaxation
with Hypnotherapy and Subliminal messages.
Lower your stress level and deeply relax with calming nature sounds combined together with classical flute and guitar.

Whilst you are listening and relaxing your subconscious mind will hear and receive the subliminal messages recorded beneath the music and nature sounds. These Hypnotherapy messages will deepen and support your relaxation and the lowering of your blood pressure.

Use it as a gentle background sound whilst relaxing or before sleeping, or during daily activities: reading, walking, gardening, driving, working or exercising.

Breathway guarantee their products - you can try it for 30 days on a free trial.

It comes with full instructions, together with a progress chart to record your blood pressure improvement.
CLICK HERE to order the 30 day free trial of Inner Nature - Relaxation:
Music with Ocean Sounds
CD - $25 or Download - $20
CLICK HERE to order the 30 day free trial of Inner Nature - Relaxation:
Music with Bird Songs
CD - $25 or Download - $20
To learn how Relaxation lowers blood pressure CLICK HERE
Healthier Eating and Exercising
InnerNature - Motivation
with Hypnotherapy and Subliminal messages.
Motivation for - Healthier eating and exercising = lose weight + get fitter + lower your blood pressure.

Uplifting and energising music (guitar, flute and keyboard) combined with strong subliminal hypnotherapy messages to motivate and support your new lifestyle choices that will lower your blood pressure.

Play it during any daily activity - e.g. in the kitchen, working, exercising, driving, walking etc...dance to it!
Breathway guarantee their products - you can try it for 30 days on a free trial.

It comes with full instructions, together with a progress chart to record your blood pressure improvement.
CLICK HERE to order the 30 day free trial of InnerNature - Motivation
CD - $25 or Download - $20
To learn how Healthy Eating and Exercise lowers blood pressure CLICK HERE
All statements made are educational and general in nature and are
not meant to substitute the advice provided by a medical professional.
It is advisable to consult with a healthcare professional before
starting any diet, exercise, supplementation or medication program.

! Always consult your doctor before changing or stopping your medication !