Great question: Avoid salt. Achieve and maintain normal weight. If you're overweight, just the process of being on a diet (even before there's any weight loss) will lower bp. Google the "dash" diet. Exercise daily. Aside from these lifestyle changes, you'll need anti-hypertensive medication(s). Your doctor is your ally.
Answered 5/25/2018
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See details: Exercise, a low sodium diet, weight loss and appropriate medications.
Answered 5/23/2013
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Blood Pressure Treat: Lifestyle changes such as losing weight, exercising regularly, decreasing sodium (salt) intake, avoiding alcohol and excessive stimulants such as caffeine, getting enough sleep, treating sleep apnea if present all help. However, blood pressure tends to rise gradually with age, so be prepared to take some medicines in needed to prevent stroke, heart attack, heart or kidney failure, etc.
Answered 11/2/2019
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Low salt low fat : A low-salt low-fat diet is best for cardiovascular and overall health. Studies have shown that a mediterranean diet which is high in vegetables , nuts and fish intake is the best overall type of diet. To lower blood pressure , this helps as well. So does exercise
Answered 9/16/2015
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Bp: Dash diet, regular exercise, weight loss and see your doctor.
Answered 2/24/2019
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Blood pressure : Healthy living is the best way to maintain normal blood pressure. Avoid smoking, excessive salt, sugar, fatty animal products. Sleep well-speak to your doctor if you don't. Deal with emotional stresses, meditate, laugh and enjoy the company of supportive people. Eat fresh fruits, vegetables, almonds, and walnuts. Exercise according to your doctor's recommendations regularly.
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HBP: Find out what is causing your HBP by working with your team. US guidelines recommends everyone with HBP of unknown cause should be on the DASH Diet. Discuss with your team. It works in 2 weeks if it is going to help.
Answered 5/8/2020
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