Sunday, March 12, 2006

Fight high blood pressure - Part 1

If you are 40, you may be one of those who are already experiencing high blood pressure but don't realise it. There are many people who have high BP. It is usually linked to the stresses of daily living or you are just one of those who has high BP because everyone else in your family has it.
There are several ways to control your moderate-to-high BP. One is of course diet. Another is to eat a clove or two of raw garlic at every meal. The third method is meditation. Fourth is controlled deep-breathing.
These are some of the ways.In qigong, there are several techniques. They have worked for others. You can try them and see if they work for you as well.
The first technique - sit on a chair with a hard back. Keep your body erect. Don't slouch, at the same time, don't be tense.
Put your hands on your thighs, with palms facing upwards.
Then, using the thumbs of both hands, press the tip of the thumb on the middle digit (the fleshy part) of both middle fingers. Do it rhymthmically. Don't be in a hurry.
You close your eyes while you are doing the exercise. This is based on the principle of acupressure. It helps to "pump" the pressure point that affects the tension in the body.
Done correctly and in a relaxed manner, it can lower your blood pressure. Based on my own experience, I believe this technique helps.
So next time, if you are in a state of tension or stress and want a quick solution to de-stressing yourself, try this technique.
If you achieve a positive result, you can share your happiness with us all. Cheers.

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