Nowadays, high blood pressure (Hypertension) has become a very common problem. Most people focus on diet, exercise and medicines to control it.
Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, a well-known cardiologist of America, says that the easiest and most effective way to control blood pressure is hidden in our sleeping habits. Dr. Bhojraj wrote in his instagram post that "Most people think that blood pressure is controlled only by diet and exercise. But I tell every patient that your sleep schedule is just as important."
No. 1 recommendation of cardiologist
His most important suggestion is to sleep at the same time every day and wake up at the same time. Even if it is a weekend. It sounds very basic, but its benefits are very deep.
With a regular sleep schedule-
The body's circadian rhythm remains correct
Cortisol levels are low at night
Heart rate variability improves
Blood pressure remains naturally under control
Dr. Bhojraj says that it is not necessary that you sleep for more hours, but consistency is important. When the body knows when to rest and when to repair, the blood pressure starts balancing automatically.
Science also says the same thing
According to the Mayo Clinic guidelines, continuous lack of sleep can be a major cause of high blood pressure. Experts believe that if a person sleeps less than 6 hours a day, then he is at a higher risk of getting hypertension in the long run.
Reasons for less sleep-
There is hormonal imbalance
Stress increases
The risk of obesity and diabetes increases
All these things together increase the risk of heart diseases manifold. On the other hand, when sleep is complete and regular, the stress hormones of the body remain balanced and the heart remains healthy.
Sleeping by looking at the clock is the easiest treatment
Dr. Bhojraj believes that relying only on medicines is not enough to control blood pressure. Sleep is as important as diet, exercise and stress management. His advice is to just make a habit of sleeping and waking up by looking at your watch. This will not only help in controlling blood pressure but will also protect heart health for a long time. That is, if you are troubled by high bp or want to avoid it in the future, then making a habit of sleeping and waking up on time every day can prove to be the easiest and most effective medicine.
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