If you must take a DOT exam soon, you know how important it is to show that you have a healthy blood pressure. We at Dodd Chiropractic Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, know a lot about managing blood pressure. Try these techniques to get your blood pressure down to a passable level.

Tips and Tricks

1. Control your diet: Specifically, eliminate foods with salt and caffeine. These substances are known to increase blood pressure significantly. If you have never been on a low salt diet before, step into it slowly. Look for salt substitutes and prepare foods from scratch rather than buy them premade. Processed foods often use much more salt than homemade versions. Wean yourself off caffeine slowly, reduce your intake of caffeinated beverage by one cup a day until you have eliminated it completely.

2. Go for a walk or short run: Cardiovascular exercise will improve your overall circulation and help to improve your blood pressure. If you have never run before, start by going on a walk once a day. Over time, work to increase your distance or improve your time.

3. Eat more fiber: Fiber is a substance that helps to clear your arteries, making it easier for your heart to pump blood through them. High fiber foods include leafy green vegetables and whole grains. Fortunately, these foods can be easy to add to your diet. Swap out your bread for whole grain versions and add a side salad with your meals. Just be sure to look at the salt content of prepared breads and salad dressings; many of these products have a lot more added salt than many people think.

Contact Us for More Information from a Chiropractor on Our Team

If you live in the Jacksonville, FL area and you must get your blood pressure low enough to pass a DOT Exam soon, give a chiropractor on our team a call at 904-388-1811 Dodd Chiropractic Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. We have a lot of experience helping people pass their Department of Transportation physicals.