High blood pressure (hypertension) is so common and silent that most of us do not take it seriously. One of every three Americans have pressure over 120/80. So what can we do about this? Most of you know that I do not like taking medicine unless absolutely necessary and then only after changes in diet and exercise have been made. Here are some tips: 1) DIET. Get more potassium. We need to get 5x more potassium than sodium (I bet you're not!)...sweet potatoes-bananas-green beans-orange juice-cantaloupe-tomatoes and prunes will do the trick. Do not take supplements unless prescribed by your heath care provider. 2) Boost your vitamin D level by spending 15 minutes a day in the sunlight. 3) Learn how to meditate through exercises like YOGA and/or Tai Chi, and of course keep walking as much as you can. 4) Learn how to do "belly breathing" (diaphragmatic breathing) and spend 5 minutes 3 times a day relaxing, and smiling and breathing and counting our blessings. Try it you'll like it.
Tai chi thought of the week:
The purpose of a discussion or argument should be PROGRESS not victory. Sometimes it’s better to be NICE than RIGHT.
Stay centered, enjoy the day, and be careful out there.
Sifu Mike
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Outstanding blogs! Dave and I took a hike yesterday with freinds. There was the great carved our rock which I climbed up to. I paused for about 30 minutes to enjoy the quiet, the leaves russling, the wind blowing lightly across my cheeks as the sun warmed them; I was able to climb the wall of the rock and do shoulder stands and Sat-Nam breathing. Your email is a perfect reminder to keep doing all of it!!! THANKS
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