Palpation of the pedal pulses and measurement of ABIs is highly underutilized, and it should be part of a comprehensive cardiovascular evaluation. Although a normal ABI may be found with advanced disease, an abnormal ABI is almost always associated with significant peripheral atherosclerotic disease.
In the review in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, the authors found that most of the studies that showed garlicâs blood pressure-lowering effect used a dosage of 600 to 900 milligrams of garlic per day. How Many Cloves. You may be able to lower your blood pressure by consuming 1/3 to 1 1/2 grams of fresh raw or dried garlic daily. Since most garlic cloves are about 3 grams, this is equivalent to 1/10 to 1/2 a garlic clove daily. Your blood pressure may be lowered more if you eat more.
Drink plenty of water: It will lower sodium levels, a know cause of high blood pressure. Cut out coffee, cigarettes, and alcohol: All known to increase blood pressure, especially short-term. Eat a banana: Potassium has been proven to lower blood pressure, both short- and long-term. Take a deep breath, meditate: Reducing stress will lower your blood pressure. Eat fruits & vegetables, drink beet juice: Yes, beet juice, or other foods high in nitrites/nitrates. Get Plenty Of Sleep: Proper sleep, even a nap, lowers blood pressure.