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Even in small amounts, physical activity can lower blood pressure
A study by Pennington Biomedical Research showed that even light exercise can help older, obese women reduce their blood pressure numbers during exercise. Although the increase in blood pressure during exercise is normal, the very marked increase has been associated with an increased risk of heart disease - independent of resting blood pressure. Living with hypertension
The 404 women who participated in the study were divided into four groups. Between the ages of 45 and 75, all were overweight or obese, sedentary, and had higher than normal blood pressure. At baseline, 204 women had pre-hypertension - greater than 120/80 mm of mercury (mmHg) but lower than the high blood pressure threshold, which is 140/90 mm Hg.
In three out of four groups, physical exercise was practiced at different levels for six months, and in the other group, no activity beyond the usual was practiced. In the first group, 2.5 hours of moderate physical activity per week were practiced; the second exercised for half that time and the third had four hours of moderate exercise.
In the end, all three exercise groups showed improvement in their blood pressure during exercise. In the most active group, systolic blood pressure (the highest number) fell by an average of 14 points. The least active group was behind, with 11 points in systolic blood pressure.
There was no decrease in the blood pressure of resting women. But since high blood pressure during exercise can cause heart damage, this finding shows that moderate exercise can do good to the heart. People who do not have high blood pressure can benefit from this effect.
Maintain controlled pressure
In addition to exercise, other individual factors must be observed by those who need to control blood pressure. Evelyn Vinocur, neuropsychiatry and psychotherapist member of the Brazilian Association of Psychiatry, teaches you how to protect your body from hypertension.
Hypercholesterolemia
Increased bad cholesterol in the blood or LDL is one of the major cardiovascular risk factors. Some foods high in cholesterol and saturated fats are: pork, beef with visible fat, whole milk berries, sour cream, oil and egg.
HDL
It is known as good cholesterol and protects the heart in levels appropriate. When it is low, it can be increased in response to weight reduction, physical exercise, and smoking cessation.
Diabetes
Insulin resistance and diabetes are conditions frequently associated with high blood pressure, favoring the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases, mainly coronary diseases. Its prevention is based on the reduction of caloric intake, the regular practice of aerobic physical exercises.
Menopause
The reduction of estrogen (female hormones) - after menopause - increases cardiovascular risk by two to four times. Postmenopausal estrogen replacement is not contraindicated in hypertensive women as it has little influence on blood pressure.
Oxidative stress
Evidence accumulates that oxidative stress is a relevant risk factor for cardiovascular disease , being able to associate with diet hypercaloric and poor in fruits and vegetables. Correction of this food intake can minimize this risk.
Psychological stress
Reduction of psychological stress is recommended to reduce the overload of neurohumoral influences of the central nervous system on the circulation. Yoga, biofeedback, transcendental meditation, tai chi chuan, psychotherapy and self-monitoring can help you control this component.
Male Capoeira group holds an event that mixes gastronomy, theater and dance
Happens on Saturday (23) the 6th edition of the Traditional Male Chicken Capoeira, which mixes gastronomy, theater, dance and capoeira in a unique spectacle. The event takes place from 4 pm and is held by the Male Capoeira Group in the Mont Kemel Garden Recreation and Culture Space. Since 2004, the capoeira wheel has always been the central artistic hub of the meeting, but for a long time the group had willingness to broaden that look, uniting dance and theater as partner languages.
Hot Yoga promises relaxation and fewer injuries
Abroad, hot yoga is the favorite mode of celebrities like Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert Downey Jr ... Around here , the practice has been winning more and more fans. The technique - which is also referred to as Bikram Yoga, because of its inventor the guru Bikram Choudhury - is recognized for activating the circulatory system, improving flexibility and relaxing the mind.
