While uncovering and treating your root causes with the help of a functional nutrition or functional medicine practitioner is definitely the best method for dealing with your hypertension, there are also a number of self-help steps you can take to lower hypertension yourself. For mild cases, following these might be sufficient to reverse their condition. Hypertension responds very well to diet and lifestyle changes.

1 Improve Metabolic Health - Metabolic dysfunction through insulin resistance is the most common cause and driver of hypertension. Losing excess fat and improving metabolic health are key to managing hypertension. Markers for tracking metabolic health: serum insulin, serum glucose (fasting and post-prandial), HbA1C, and triglycerides.

2 2.Reduce Stress - If you have hypertension, you need to make it a priority to take time off for yourself to relax and unwind and indulge in activities that help you do the same. Spending more time in the parasympathetic state (the relaxed state of the body where the nervous system is not triggered) is crucial for healing.

3 Reduce Artificial White Light - Make sure to avoid artificial white lights from bulbs and screens post-sunset as far as possible, and avoid it completely at least two hours before bed. This helps you relax and promotes melatonin production ensuring better sleep.

4 Increase Your Potassium and
Magnesium Intake - Both of these minerals, especially potassium work strongly to reduce hypertension. Opt for potassium-rich foods like bananas, coconut water, seafood and dry fruits. Magnesium can be difficult to fully obtain from diet alone today, so supplementation is recommended.

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