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I have high blood pressure, not high enough for bp pills. other then exercise what can i due to lower my bp. i have been stressed for years, no oulet?
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Blood pressure: There are several things you can do to help blood pressure. Follow the dash diet by lowering your salt intake. Getting enough sleep will help. Some people take garlic pills which has shown some benefit. Try to avoid caffeine, alcohol and anti inflammatory meds.
Answered 11/7/2017
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Fruits and vegetable: The dash diet or dietary approach to stop hypertension is a well researched and recommended plan for this purpose. Details here http://www.Nhlbi.Nih.Gov/health/public/heart/hbp/dash/new_dash.Pdf.
Answered 3/15/2019
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Diet: Regular execise, healthy balanced diet and work on ways to reduce your stress level.
Answered 5/10/2013
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