Did you know that May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month? Most of us have daily stress that can build up and become problematic over time, so in honor of this month, BRAVAS Atlanta would like to help spread some education about blood pressure and how we can help to lower it.

Know the Facts

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) state that around one of three adults in the US (that’s 67 million people) have high blood pressure. Why is it bad? High blood pressure can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke, with stroke being the fifth leading cause of death in the US, often killing the first time it occurs.

Reducing Your Risk

The following are some examples of how you can lower your blood pressure, thus reducing the risk for more serious cardiovascular issues:

• Diet- Reducing the amount of sodium you consume is a great way to lower your blood pressure. You may be surprised how much sodium you are actually putting into your body; check the labels of everything you eat and drink to see where you can lower it. That can of soup may be worse for you than you think!

• Smoking- Smoking affects more than just your blood pressure and can lead to other serious issues, like lung cancer. Quitting smoking is good for your overall well being and is good for those around you too!

• Doctor Visits- Have your blood pressure regularly checked by your doctor. They will be able to tell you what the normal range is for you and if you need to make changes in your lifestyle. They may also prescribe medicine to lower blood pressure if needed.

BRAVAS Atlanta Helps You RELAX

Wondering how we think we can help lower your blood pressure? The answer is all in our services! We believe our home automation technology will improve your lifestyle by helping you to be a bit more stress-free.

For example, our “Bump in the Night” custom experience can give you the peace of mind you need to sleep at night, by knowing that you have security at your fingertips! By pressing the bedside “bump in the night” button, the system will turn on the outside lights, turn on the security cameras and turn on the bedroom TV so you can view the cameras. All of our custom experiences tie-in ease of use with modern convenience, allowing our seamlessly integrated home automation systems the chance to help you relax! We hope you take some time this May to check your blood pressure and de-stress! Please contact BRAVAS Atlanta for more information about our offerings and to schedule an appointment to visit our Alpharetta showroom.