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Blood pressure 125/65. i already do p90x and insanity exercise programs. how do i lower my systolic pressure?

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Dr. Paul Pyles answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Don't overdo it!: Your blood pressure reading is within normal limits.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/3/2015

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It's great that : You are exercising but you need to also make sure your optimizing your diet(think DASH as in low sodium high potassium and magnesium) but also that your sleep is optimized, your weight is in range and that your minimizing stress.

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms agreed

Answered 5/21/2015

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