Stop eating salt! Eat more potassium! Do cardio! Don't do cardio! When you're newly diagnosed with high blood pressure, the conflicting information online is completely overwhelming.
Let's ignore all of that for a second. Forget the diets, forget the complex workouts. When you feel lost, I want you to start with just ONE thing. The most powerful tool you already own: your breath.
Why? Because your breath is a direct line to your nervous system. When you control your breathing, you send a signal to your entire body that it's safe to relax. And when your body relaxes, your blood vessels can too.
Let's try the 4-7-8 technique together. It's simple. Breathe in through your nose for 4... (circle expands)... Hold your breath for 7... (circle holds)... And breathe out through your mouth for 8... (circle contracts)... Good. Let's do that one more time. In for 4... Hold for 7... And release for 8...
How do you feel? A little calmer? A little more centered? You just created that feeling yourself, in less than a minute. This tool is free, it's simple, and it's always with you.
Among all the advice, always come back to your breath. It's your first and most powerful step to taking back control.
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