In today’s hectic and dynamic world we have no time to even think about our heart. How can we survive without the heart? We need to take special efforts and care to make our heart strong so that we would be able to see this beautiful world for a longer time. If you want to take care of your heart the first thing you need to do is keep your blood pressure under control. Hypertension causes damage to your heart so to avoid this here are a few tips which are easy to follow.
•    Take a healthy diet
If you truly love your heart, think about your heart while eating. You need to keep in mind a few things while eating – balanced diet, less salt and sodium and diet to maintain your weight. Eating without need will lead to increasing your weight which is harmful for your heart. Take a balanced diet with vegetables and fruits. Make sure to have food which is low in salt and sodium. These things will help in preventing hypertension.

•    Regular exercise
Exercise plays a vital role in making your heart strong and healthy. Make an effort to plan out your exercise schedule and follow it diligently. Physical activities increase blood circulation and help you to have a healthy heart. Those who need to sit in the office for hours together need to take this seriously. Do not let your job take over your heart. Take some time to think about it and do work for your heart. You can plan for at least half an hour schedule of exercise.

•    Take proper rest
Proper rest and relaxation of body, heart and mind is very essential in preventing high blood pressure; that is hypertension. You should not stress yourself at work and should not be stressed out on a regular basis. Spend time with your family, go for holidays with family or friends, go shopping, play your favorite sport and do things in which you find pleasure. Reading good books will also be helpful in relaxing your mind. You can also watch some comedy movies. Avoid anything that would be negative, or will impact your thinking, such as horror movies or books. You can also get involved in prayer and meditation.

Do not let your health go far down that you would need to take help of medicines. It is easier to follow the tips rather than taking medicines for the rest of your life time. Make little efforts today to stay healthy. Make your heart so strong that blood pressure will have no impact on it. Take care of your heart.