​7 Ways to Keep Your Blood Pressure in Check During Summer

TN Health Desk, Times Now Digital

Jun 14, 2023

Beat the Heat!

It is extremely important to monitor your blood pressure during the summer season, as the heat can cause your hypertension levels to fluctuate frequently.

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Drink Plenty of Water

Dehydration can be a cause of concern for hypertension patients as your heart must work harder to pump blood, which lowers blood pressure. Make sure to keep yourself hydrated.

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Maintain Healthy Electrolyte Levels

Individuals suffering from high blood pressure can increase their intake of minerals like calcium, magnesium and potassium to maintain healthy electrolyte levels.

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Exercise With Caution

Make sure to exercise indoors, or exercise very early in the morning or after sunset when the weather is naturally cooler. Eat well after your workout.

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Release Stress

The heat can cause your stress levels to rise, but it is important to de-stress regularly in order to avoid high blood pressure.

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Meditate

Breathing exercises and practices like meditation and yoga can help regulate stress hormones and blood pressure.

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Eat Watermelon

Watermelon is rich in an amino acid called L Citrulline which helps improve circulation of blood flow. This results in lower blood pressure.

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Avoid Fast Food

Make sure that you do not consume too many cold drinks, ice creams or other fast foods. They have excess sodium in them, which can increase blood pressure.

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