Can you lower high blood pressure instantly? With THIS one exercise, you might – Times Now

According to an expert from Nuffield Health's Head of Preventative Medicine, there is an exercise which can lower high blood pressure instantly.   |  Photo Credit: iStock Images

New Delhi: High blood pressure or hypertension refers to a state wherein the force of blood against artery walls is too high. While initially it may not have too many symptoms, overtime the excess pressure against artery walls, if left unattended, can result in heart disease. Although high blood pressure is not potentially fatal in itself, it can overtime snowball and trigger a stroke or result in coronary heart disease.

How to lower high blood pressure reading?

If your blood pressure reading stands at 140/90, it is considered as high blood pressure; and if it reaches or goes beyond 180/120, it is known as severe hypertension. Hypertension risk or management majorly depends on lifestyle, diet and workout levels and this change is not instant. Over time, when unhealthy dietary habits and a sedentary lifestyle become a part of daily life, it can increase risk of developing hypertension. And when the same becomes a health concern, combining diet with a good workout schedule can help with management. However, can high blood pressure be mitigated instantly?

According to an expert from Nuffield Health's Head of Preventative Medicine, there is an exercise which can lower high blood pressure instantly. Keep reading to find out.

The exercise that lowers high blood pressure instantly

As per the expert, isometric handgrip strengtheners can support quick adjustment of blood pressure. Just sitting down and squeezing one can be enough activity for your body to help reduce the systolic pressure. In an eight-week time, the same can reduce blood pressure by 8 to 10mmHg. The same, however, should be checked with a medical practitioner once before making it practice to avoid risk of hypertensive crisis a condition characterised by rapid rise in blood pressure to dangerous levels.

On the blood pressure scale, it can read as 180/120mmHg and can have the following symptoms:

This condition can cause harm to internal organs and can be potentially fatal.

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a professional healthcare provider if you have any specific questions about any medical matter.

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