How do I lower my systolic number?
How do I lower my systolic number?
Important changes include:
- Eating a healthy diet.
- Decreasing the amount of salt in the diet.
- Losing weight when indicated.
- Increasing physical activity to at least 150 minutes a week of moderate physical activity.
- Drinking alcohol in moderation, if you choose to drink.
How quickly can systolic blood pressure be lowered?
Many people can reduce their high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, in as little as 3 days to 3 weeks.
What foods can lower systolic blood pressure?
Here are the 17 best foods for high blood pressure.
- Citrus fruits. Citrus fruits, including grapefruit, oranges, and lemons, may have powerful blood-pressure-lowering effects.
- Salmon and other fatty fish.
- Swiss chard.
- Pumpkin seeds.
- Beans and lentils.
- Berries.
- Amaranth.
- Pistachios.
What causes the systolic number to be high?
High systolic blood pressure can have many causes. As we age, our arteries stiffen, and over time this contributes to high blood pressure. The genes we inherit also can cause high blood pressure. Certain underlying conditions like thyroid disease, cortisol excess, and obesity can also cause high blood pressure.
Why is the systolic blood pressure high?
Isolated systolic hypertension is when your systolic blood pressure is high, but your diastolic blood pressure is normal. It can occur naturally with age or can be caused by specific health conditions, including anemia, diabetes, and hyperthyroidism.
Why is my systolic high?
How can I lower my systolic blood pressure without diastolic?
Your doctor also may recommend you do a few other things:
- If you smoke, stop. There are lots of good reasons for this, but nicotine in cigarette smoke can raise your blood pressure.
- Lower the amount of salt in your diet.
- Cut back on alcohol if you drink.
- Get to or stay at a healthy weight.
- Exercise regularly.
