You know when you are young and vibrant like you, you don’t think about Blood Pressure.
People who are older and sick think about BP all the time and one day you are going to be thinking about it too…
By then you might not be able to do much about your blood pressure. It will be set in its ways …
And it might have already destroyed the intima of your blood vessels and set the stage for you to develop palpitations and pave the way to the kidney dialysis room.
What’s my point?
Fix the roof while the sun is shining. Prevention is better than cure.
So – don’t curse me but my big news tip is that a study showed that when you are in a state of urgency and hyper vigilance – when you are on call –when you are waiting for your boss with anxiety – your blood pressure is rising high and if sustained may be damaging those beautiful your flexible arteries that make you look so attractive.
The rise in BP may also be thickening the walls of the heart predisposing you to the development of serious arrhythmias.
What is the most effective way for you to prevent the effects of hypertension on your body as you rocket your way to the top of your profession and try to balance work and home?
It might be too early or inappropriate for you to use a pill.
So do what is within the ambit of your own power and control ….
And you know what? The best medicines we have for BP or for any disease for that matter, are right there at your disposal – free..
They are sleep, exercise, love and self-regulation and nutrition
Researchers in one study found that young doctors on call have a significant rise in their BP and that sleep was the most powerful factor in reducing BP, independent of the time of day.
Physical exercise and prudent eating will also reduce your blood pressure but my favorite tool is the art of self- regulation – taking the time to notice your body – notice how you are – simply notice and breathe with awareness.
Today take the time to turn up your awareness of your body and breathe deeply and fully in through your nose, hold it for 3 seconds, and breathe out slowly and extend the out breath.
Nurture the machine that makes it all possible and aim to keep your BP at all times below 125/75
I hope this helps.