So much valuable information that is not easy to find - thank you for sharing. High blood pressure out of nowhere can feel like a mystery; these tips will be useful moving forward for myself and others!
Very interesting. I can personally attest to the efficacy of breathing exercises. I inadvertently discovered recently that my systolic pressure can get up to around 140, and was horrified because I’m in good health and not much else has changed except for being 57. Fortunately, I also discovered that I can lower the systolic more or less immediately to around 115-120 simply from doing a minute or two of pranayama. Personally I like to inhale for 6, hold for 4, exhale for 8 and hold for 4 but in a pinch, like at the doctor’s office, just mindful deep breaths have worked too. And of course there’s the side benefit of feeling more energized and calm as well.
So much valuable information that is not easy to find - thank you for sharing. High blood pressure out of nowhere can feel like a mystery; these tips will be useful moving forward for myself and others!
Thank you Susan! I think the breathing is most helpful for midlife women.
I whole heartedly agree!
Very interesting. I can personally attest to the efficacy of breathing exercises. I inadvertently discovered recently that my systolic pressure can get up to around 140, and was horrified because I’m in good health and not much else has changed except for being 57. Fortunately, I also discovered that I can lower the systolic more or less immediately to around 115-120 simply from doing a minute or two of pranayama. Personally I like to inhale for 6, hold for 4, exhale for 8 and hold for 4 but in a pinch, like at the doctor’s office, just mindful deep breaths have worked too. And of course there’s the side benefit of feeling more energized and calm as well.
Thanks for sharing Melanie! Breathing sure is powerful and can benefit so many. And as you say, makes you feel good all day!
Great advice!
Thanks!