Since we are looking at different remedies for your blood pressure problems, we must include meditation techniques.
Remedies don’t always have to be in the form of a drug or supplements, how your think affects your health.
With stress comes tightness and tension, this causes blood pressure to go up and can constrict your arteries. Using meditation to relax can take a big load off your system. If you’re not use to this method, take time to learn the different techniques.
There have been more than 600 studies over the past 30 years using meditation for high blood pressure problems and the average reduction in blood pressure was about 8 points.
How Does Meditation Help?
Transcendental meditation (TM) is the only form that’s proven effective in reducing the risks of heart conditions.
Researchers believe that the deep rest achieved through TM sparks biochemical changes that help the body and mind reach a more balanced state, in turn triggering the body’s own self-repair mechanism.
Most TM practitioners suggest 2 sessions a day for 20 minuets is the most effective schedule.
This form of meditation is not only good for high blood pressure, but improves awareness and alertness. This is accomplished by removing harmful negative thoughts and replacing them with positive relaxing words or phrases.
Meditation Techniques
The most common tool used in meditation are CD’s. Relaxation and subliminal CD’s.
The first step is to find a quiet, relaxing place to lie down so you can focus on the message. Some CD’s deliver soothing sounds with an occasional verbal suggestion added. Some are recorded tones that have a positive affect on brain and thought patterns.
If you want to practice a more standard meditation techniques, then you must look at transcendental meditation, it is a seven step program.
It is suggested that a certified TM teacher be used for this practice. This technique is described as being effortless and natural and involving neither contemplation or concentration. It relies only on the natural tendency of the mind to move in the direction of greater satisfaction.
This meditation technique is what is called an OPEN or RECEPTIVE method. It can be described as giving up control and remaining open in a inner way.
For people on the go you can practice a hybrid form of TM which can be done anywhere – at work, at home, out in public, you just need a quiet place to sit down.
The first step is to relax, close your eyes and breathe deeply – inhale and exhale. As you feel your stress melt away focus on a deeper calm and relaxing state of mind. Do this for about 5 to 10 minutes and you will find that your stress level will be been greatly lowered.
Periodically check your blood pressure and you should start to see your blood pressure going down over time.
The theory behind using these meditation techniques to control high blood pressure is simple, BE AT PEACE.
Using Yoga To Reduce Your Blood Pressure
A close cousin to meditation is yoga.
Yoga is a very low impact exercise routine that is used for relaxation. The key to both yoga and meditation is balancing mind and body for a peaceful existence. You can read more about this at, controlling high blood pressure using yoga.
It’s suggested you do these meditation techniques early in the morning and later in the evening.
Folks with high blood pressure find these techniques effective because you are doing two things. First, you’re eliminating stress and second you are allowing your body to release it’s natural healing powers.
The combination of these two things is very effective in lowering blood pressure and contributes to better overall health.
So, now you have a couple of options to add to your blood pressure remedy kit.
