Does Caffeine Raise Blood Pressure?

Written by Matt Pitcher


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I think it’s safe to conclude that enough reliable evidence exists that can put to restrepparttar claim that coffee/caffeine contributes to high blood pressure and even CVD.

What’srepparttar 113797 Better Alternative than Retiring Your Coffee Mug? As a certified fitness trainer, I’ve learned that one ofrepparttar 113798 most effective ways to counteract high blood pressure andrepparttar 113799 onset of CVD is to be physically active, NOT – asrepparttar 113800 studies above prove - eliminate caffeine consumption. In fact, as my caffeine and fitness article explains, caffeine can even help you become more fit.

An American Heart Association study, as referenced by several peer-reviewed scientific and medical publications, has recently claimed that people who are physically active have a lower risk of getting high blood pressure -- 20%-50% lower -- than people who are not active.

Besides losing weight, there are other reasons to exercise: Being physically active can reduce your risk for heart disease, help lower your total cholesterol level and raise HDL-cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol that does not build up inrepparttar 113801 arteries), and help lower high blood pressure. And, again, people who are physically active have a lower risk of getting high blood pressure -- 20 to 50 percent lower -- than people who are not active.

More vigorous exercise has added benefits. It helps improverepparttar 113802 fitness ofrepparttar 113803 heart and lungs. And that in turn protects you more against heart disease and high blood pressure. Activities like swimming, brisk walking, running, and jumping rope are called "aerobic." This means thatrepparttar 113804 body uses oxygen to makerepparttar 113805 energy it needs forrepparttar 113806 activity. Aerobic activities can condition your heart and lungs if done atrepparttar 113807 right intensity for 30 minutes, three to four times a week. But if you don't have 30 minutes for a break, try to find two 15-minute periods or even three 10-minute periods. Try to do some type of aerobic activity inrepparttar 113808 course of a week. And, since stress is also a major CAUSE of high blood pressure, exercise can even help lower stress levels as well.

Most people don't need to see a doctor before they start exercising, since a gradual, sensible exercise program has few health risks. But if you have a health problem like high blood pressure; if you have pains or pressure inrepparttar 113809 chest or shoulder area; if you tend to feel dizzy or faint; if you get very breathless after a mild workout; or are middle-age or older and have not been active, and you are planning a vigorous exercise program, you should check with your doctor first. Otherwise, drink your coffee, get out, get active, and get fit -- and help prevent high blood pressure and CVD.

Conclusion Coffee consumption does not contribute to high blood pressure and CVD. Retiring your coffee mug is not going to help you reduce your risks. Exercising, however, will. So, go ahead and drink your coffee – especially before your next workout!

Matt is a certified fitness trainer through the International Sports Sciences Association, author of numerous health and fitness related articles, an entrepreneur and investor and co-founder of the very popular DeepFitness.com website.


Life is meant to be Simple - So let’s make it so.

Written by Dr. Jamie Fettig


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Nowrepparttar real question. Have you ever done this even once? Weighedrepparttar 113796 pros and cons and made up your mind about what you were going to do, and then received a knowing to do something different. You listened to that inner knowing and followed it. But then you looked back and wished you had not. You wished you had listened to your mind, to your original thought process. Have you ever done this? Have you ever, even once in your life, listened to your inner knowing, your gut, over your mind, and regretted it? I bet you never have.

Now, this is really interesting. You have often listened to your mind over your inner knowing, and regretted it. You have listened to your inner knowing and were thankful that you did. And you have NEVER listened to your inner wisdom over your mind and regretted it. EVER. What do you want to do more of?

Follow your inner knowing. It will never lead you astray. You will always be happy and it will always turn out when you follow your inner knowing. So follow your inner knowing.



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