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Any home idea for helping control high blood pressure?
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Wt loss/salt limits: Nonpharmacologic remedies include wt loss, restrictions in salt, alcohol, and caffeine. Regular exercise enhances vascular up ply to muscle groups and lowers BP further.
Answered 6/10/2014
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a few: First and foremost take your meds as directed. Lose weight , execise, eat a low sodium diet ( 4 gram), discontinue caffeine, avoid otc cold remedies and allergy meds with stimulants like psuedophed.
Answered 6/26/2013
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