Untreated high blood pressure can lead to serious health problems, ranging from heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and vision loss to kidney disease and many other complications.
Therefore, timely treatment of high blood pressure is extremely important. While taking medication as prescribed by a doctor is the best option, adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle is also essential for controlling blood pressure.
The fastest way to lower blood pressure.
In a recent social media post, Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, an American interventional cardiologist with over 20 years of experience, revealed the fastest way to lower high blood pressure. According to him, this method is "the quickest way to lower blood pressure naturally" and takes less than two minutes a day.
According to the Hindustan Times, Doctor Bhojraj explained that when his blood pressure rises during the day, he controls his breathing.
Many studies show that slow breathing can reduce average systolic blood pressure by 5 to 10 mmHg if practiced regularly. Photo: AI
Here's how to do it:
Inhale through your nose for 4 seconds. Exhale for 6 to 8 seconds. Repeat for 2 minutes.
Why does breathing help lower blood pressure?
According to Dr. Bhojraj, longer exhalations increase vagal tone and decrease sympathetic nervous system activity. This reduces vascular resistance and, in many people, lowers systolic blood pressure within minutes.
He emphasized: Numerous clinical studies show that slow breathing can reduce average systolic blood pressure by 5 to 10 mmHg if practiced regularly – equivalent to the effectiveness of some treatments, according to the Hindustan Times.
Furthermore, Dr. Bhojraj emphasized that blood pressure is a signal from the nervous system, as well as a result of consuming too much salt.
He added: Stress, insulin resistance, lack of sleep, and visceral fat all contribute to high blood pressure.
Dr. Bhojraj noted that if you consistently practice this breathing technique and monitor your blood pressure for two weeks, you will see results.