Obesity Help ? Lower Your Blood Pressure By Fighting Obesity

Obesity has become national problem in most of prosperous country where the people have used to sedentary lifestyle and eating foods that contain too much saturated fats. Many studies have shown that obese people have a higher blood pressure than people with normal weight. This is caused by our body reaction to fight obesity; it produces insulin to decrease the excessive sugar concentration in blood, which is in turn resulting other effects:

1. Thickening of vessels

2. It induces the re-absorption of water and salt by the kidney, which increase the blood volume.

These two side effects will lead to increased blood pressure and over time the body will develop a resistance to insulin that will be followed by our body creating excess insulin thus raising our blood pressure.

If you're obese, all you need is a good diet program and you'll lose weight on significant amount, but if you are obese and have high blood pressure, you have to control your blood pressure too by treat the insulin resistance. There are few alternatives to control blood pressure while losing weight:

1. There are some foods such as: bread, pasta, white rice, donuts and cookies that can cause a rise in your blood sugar. Insulin resistance will cause the sugar in these foods to turn into fat. Try to eat vegetables, whole grains, nuts and beans.

2. Consume Glucophage before meals; Glucophage is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Consult to a doctor beforehand.

3. Add at least 30 minutes of exercise every day, exercises like walking, biking, swimming, etc. Just doing 30 minutes a day can help lower your blood pressure.

4. Cut way back on foods and drinks that can raise your blood pressure

? Alcohol: don't drink more than 3 drinks a day

? Coffee and smoking; limit your caffeine and nicotine intake.

? Salt; your consumption shouldn't be more than 4 grams of salt a day.

5. Eat more foods that are rich in potassium since this is shown to lower blood pressure. Some good sources of potassium are apricots, bananas, prune juice, beet greens, soy beans and potatoes.

6. Drugs; blood pressure control using drugs have to be done under a doctor's surveillance; do not try this on your own.

? Acupuncture; this Chinese form of healing has been around for thousands of years and is an effective way to help you control your high blood pressure. The method involves sticking needles into your skin so it's not for everyone.

8. Yoga; there is a large number of asanas and they can all help control your blood pressure. Some of them are Sukhasana, Bidalasana, and Shoulder Stretches.

9. Good sleep habits; study show that lack of sleep can cause increase in stress hormone levels, which is in turn will trigger high blood pressure. Make sure you have 6-8 hours good sleep per day.

Points 4-10 are commonly used to treat regular high blood pressure caused by various factors, not necessarily insulin resistance; you are advised to do this to support your other efforts in keep your blood pressure under control. The best and safe ways to lose weight while treat high blood pressure are good portion of exercise combined with a good diet, preferably low in carbohydrates intake.

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