Hypertension is defined as having blood pressure greater or equal to 140/90 on 3 or more visits to the doctor. To combat this problem it is very important to exercise while keeping track of your heart rate as well as eating what is called the DASH diet.  

What is the DASH diet?

This includes a diet high in fruits and vegetables with decreased dairy products and saturated fats.  If you follow this plan, you will see not only great results in our cholesterol level and blood pressure, but will probably lose some inches too!

They are stating that this diet can decrease blood pressure in as little as two weeks:

 Here is a list of what is recommended by DASHdiet.org:

Chiropractic care can also decrease blood pressure.  According to WebMD, chiropractic neck adjustments lower blood pressure and have shown no side effects.  Since the top bones in the neck are located by the brain stem, an adjustment can relax and calm down the sympathetic nervous system leading to a decrease in blood pressure.  

Chiropractic is so much more than pain relief, it is total health and a necessity!  Contact our San Francisco, CA or San Carlos, CA chiropractic office today.