Habits to do when waking up to help lower blood pressure

Thanh Thanh (Theo Eating Well) |

Habits to do when waking up to help lower blood pressure include deep breathing, drinking water and light exercise.

Deep breathing

Taking a few minutes to breathe slowly and deeply right after waking up helps the body relax, thereby supporting lower blood pressure. This habit can reduce the activity of the sympathetic nervous system - a factor related to high blood pressure, while improving the body's ability to regulate blood pressure.

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Drinking water is a habit to take when waking up to help lower blood pressure. Photo: Thanh Thanh

Drink water as soon as you wake up

After a long night, the body is prone to dehydration, causing blood to become thicker and the heart to work harder. Drinking water right after waking up helps improve circulation and supports blood pressure stabilization.

Pure orange juice is also a good choice because it contains potassium and compounds that are beneficial for the heart.

Light exercise or yoga

Gentle exercises or morning yoga can help blood vessels dilate, improve circulation and support blood pressure reduction. In addition, yoga also helps activate the parasympathetic nervous system, contributing to reducing stress and improving cardiovascular function.

Thanh Thanh (Theo Eating Well)
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