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Blood pressure and sleep:

Lack of sleep activates the sympathetic nerves and raises blood pressure. In this article, we will discuss points to improve sleep and blood pressure and…

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Sleep and blood pressure.

Good sleep relaxes the blood vessels and corrects the autonomic nerve to lower blood pressure. And that's what happens when you get sick. [1]。

I'm going to tell you how sleeplessness affects blood pressure.

  • I'm getting blood pressure up in the overactive nerve activity.
  • It increases insulin resistance and causes metabolism disorders.
  • And I'm going to show you a couple of examples. [2]

How to improve the quality of sleep.

  • I'm not going to use my phone before I go to bed.
  • Keep your bedroom dark and quiet.
  • I'll set your bedtime, your waking hours.
  • Avoid alcohol or caffeine before bedtime. [3]

Pro-Pro Tulips)

  • A nap is less than 20 minutes; a short nap is more refreshing.
  • A review of bedding: make sure the pillows and mattresses fit your body.
  • Introduce deep breath and meditation: Relax before bedtime and stabilize your blood pressure.

Summary

Sleep is a basic way of life to protect blood pressure. Let's consider regular sleep rhythms and high quality rest.

(Laughter)

Can people with high blood pressure take a nap?

Yes. A nap over half an hour may affect your sleep at night.

How many hours do you want to sleep?

It's a very important thing. [4]。

May I use some sleeping pills?

It works temporarily, but long-term use requires consulting with the doctor.

I'll sleep on your blood pressure.

Good sleep is the strongest habit that stabilizes blood pressure.
With the home blood pressure scale recommended by the doctor, let's check for daily changes.

I'll check the blood pressure.

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  1. National Library of Medicine – Sleep duration and blood pressure: epidemiological evidence — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18719054/
  2. American Heart Association – Sleep apnea and high blood pressure — https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/health-threats-from-high-blood-pressure/sleep-apnea-and-high-blood-pressure
  3. Harvard Health Publishing – Importance of sleep for blood pressure — https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/sleep-and-blood-pressure
  4. Mayo Clinic – How many hours of sleep are enough? — https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/expert-answers/sleep/faq-20057898