Taking charge of your heart health is easier than ever with home blood pressure monitoring. Regularly checking your blood pressure at home allows you to track trends, identify potential issues early, and work with your doctor to maintain optimal health. After all, high blood pressure is a silent killer and you may be at risk without noticing.

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A family member of mine was recently told by his doctor to start monitoring his blood pressure at home. The doctor wanted to make sure it was under control in case they needed to adjust his medication. I have tested these in the past, but he got one for himself, the Greater Goods Smart Blood Pressure Monitor. It’s very easy to use and even comes with batteries and also has a way to plug into to an electrical outlet.

He is using this constantly and I have to be careful not to ask him questions if I hear that monitor going off. He says if talks that his blood pressure increases. The monitor is even a bluetooth model so you can download the results to your tablet or smart phone. They have the Balance Health App that you can download from the Apple App store or the Google Play store for either Apple or Android devices. He hasn’t done that and is old school and just keeps a spreadsheet. For those of you in the 21st century you track your readings more easily via bluetooth!

This is not that expensive to buy. Sometimes your insurance company will pay for the blood pressure monitor too so please check. But I found this on Amazon.com and this company makes good monitors. We were worried if this would be that accurate for home use but then another family had a visiting nurse and she used one of these portable monitors too.

Keeping your blood pressure under control is very important as pressure that’s higher can impact blood vessels and heart increasing your risk for heart attacks or strokes. It’s better to know about a problem regarding hypertension, heart health and stroke prevention so you can on your guard and keep everyone informed so all your doctors and your family know.

Keeping your blood pressure under control can be done with a variety of often inexpensive drugs. Exercise and a better diet will allow you to also keep it at a better, healthier level too. I know you love salt as do I, but too much salt will also boost your blood pressure. Let’s be honest, wouldn’t you rather have a healthier life without depending on medication as opposed to those bowls and bowls of chips or pretzels? Ok try and moderate your sodium and look at labels.

In addition, monitoring your blood pressure at home will help you see if you are on the right path for your health. Why wait six to 12 months when your next annual physical is scheduled or when you get sick to find out your blood pressure is too high? You may find that just going to the doctors raises your blood pressure. Your job and the stress of the day can boost your blood pressure. You may not be able to end the daily work stress. Taking your blood pressure during the day will give that heads up when you are heading into that danger zone. Think of it as a “check engine” light but your body. You can buy a new car, but if you have a stroke because you never paid close attention to your blood pressure life changing or worse is not a preferred scenario!

Using the blood pressure monitor is so easy as well. I see my person using it and trying to relax more to see if he can lower it by calming down breathing more relaxed. He’s been getting better numbers. And it gives a feeling of doing something to keep healthy. If you need one here’s a link. I wanted to give you fair warning I am an Amazon affiliate so I do get a commission. But we got one and it’s used all the time and are more than satisfied with its performance. They sell plenty of others. Ours came with a nice carrying case too. That’s really helpful too.

You also may find these previous posts beneficial with effective ways to lower blood pressure naturally through diet as well as how to take charge of your blood pressure.

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