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What can be done to reduce blood pressure without changing diet?
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Dr. Calvin Weisbergeranswered
53 years experience
Blood pressure: Aerobic exercise, no smoking, meditation, yoga, breathing control all help.
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A member asked:
How to reduce blood pressure without medicine?
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Dr. Alvin Wellsanswered
Rheumatology 44 years experience
High blood pressure: In many cases blood pressure medication may be used initially to help to control blood pressure elevation especially if the patient has risk factors. These include family history, diabetes, high cholesterol, and obesity. Other steps that you may take now include adequate sleep, exercise, smoking cessation, and weight loss. Other alternative treatments include meditation, yoga, tai chi, and even acupuncture. Regardless of what steps to take, I recommend getting a detailed instruction from your primary care provider.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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Last updated Jun 14, 2013
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