CODE YELLOW â âStudents and staff, we are in a code yellow, community lockdown.â This means there is something in the community that poses a threat to the school, i.e., bank robbery, shots fired, police chase, etc. All outside activities should cease and students/staff should move into the building.
A 2010 study out of Australia found that garlic is another powerful food-based medicine that naturally lowers cholesterol levels and reduces blood pressure. Taking garlic tablets or capsule supplements is a great way to regularly consume the herb in high enough amounts to derive significant benefits.
As simple as it sounds, breathing is an effective technique to lower blood pressure. Slow breathing and meditative practices such as yoga can help decrease the stress hormones that elevate renin â a kidney enzyme that raises blood pressure. Sit in a comfortable chair with armrests. Your body should be as relaxed as possible. Place one hand on a part of your chest or preferably your abdomen.