This 800-year-old Chinese exercise helps lower blood pressure naturally

Researchers have found that baduanjin, an 800-year-old Chinese exercise, can help lower blood pressure naturally. This gentle mind-body exercise combines slow movements, breathing, and meditation, and does not require any equipment or intense workouts. Adults with stage 1 hypertension who practiced baduanjin saw significant drops in blood pressure within three months, with the effects lasting for a year. The exercise routine may be as effective as a daily brisk walk in reducing blood pressure.

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