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Blood pressure: 4 things you are doing wrong

TNN | Last updated on - Oct 5, 2016, 16:40 IST

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Blood pressure: 4 things you are doing wrong

It isn't alarming that more than one in three adults have high blood pressure. But what we do not know are the everyday factors that lead to hypertension without our knowing. So, take a look at the following and know if you are going wrong.

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Eating Chinese food

We all love Chinese but turns out that the sodium content in some food items of this cuisine is quite high, and way surpasses the daily requirement. The sauces that are used in the preparation of Chinese dishes, including Soy sauce, Teriyaki sauce, Bean sauce and Garlic sauce, are abundantly rich in sodium.

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Wrong gymming habits

Turns out that wrong gymming habits and an excessive intake of protein supplements may result in stressing the body and pushing adrenaline levels. Thusly, the best piece of advice is to listen to your body and stick to realistic goals with enough time frame.

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Daytime naps are bad

A recent study has revealed that stealing forty winks in the day also leads to an increased risk of high blood pressure. A survey showed that those who take daytime naps had an increased risk of high blood pressure by 13-19 percent.

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Try this Italian cheese

Grana Padano has been proven to have peptides, which relax the blood vessels. They have a similar impact as the ACE inhibitor prescription drugs. A serving of Italian Grana Padano cheese will not increase your blood pressure but in fact, will help lowering it.

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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the Doctors are their independent professional judgment and we do not take any responsibility for the accuracy of their views. This should not be considered as a substitute for Physician's advice. Please consult your treating Physician for more details.

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