Did you know that it is possible to lower blood pressure naturally without taking conventional medicine? The different ways used to lower blood pressure constitute a change in lifestyle coupled with a change of diet.

One way to lower blood pressure is by getting involved in vigorous exercise for at least 30 minutes daily.  This has been found to help in lowering the blood pressure by 8mmhg. This works by increasing the heart rate which utilizes the oxygen more efficiently so that it will not overwork itself while pumping blood. Breathing deeply, such as in meditating, has also been found to help in lowering the blood pressure. All you have to do to accomplish this is to breathe deeply inside and hold your breath to a count of ten. Then exhale very slowly which helps in releasing the tension which could have built up in the body. This tension could have caused high blood pressure hence releasing it will help in lowering the blood pressure.

Indulging in the types of food that is rich in potassium is recommended for heart health. This is because potassium is considered to help in lowering the blood pressure .The recommended amount that one should take on daily basis is 2000-4000mg. A banana has about 450 mg of potassium.  Other foods that are rich in potassium include sweet potatoes, tomatoes, kidney beans and orange juice.

Supplements which are rich in co-enzyme Q10 are also beneficial and have been found to lower the blood pressure by up to 17 mmhg. Although taking alcohol in large quantities is dangerous for ones health, drinking it in small amounts is considered to be very healthy for both men and women. Women can indulge in one drink per day while men can have a maximum of two drinks per day. Anything beyond that is dangerous to heart health.

While caffeine has been shown to be a contributing factor in elevating blood pressure, drinking hibiscus tea can actually lower it. This is because hibiscus is known to be rich in a photochemical that is known to be quite effective in lowering blood pressure which contributes to overall heart health.