Do you take blood pressure medication prescribed by your doctor?
Do you monitor your blood pressure at home and keep a daily log of blood pressure measurements?
Do you eat a heart-healthy diet that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, poultry, fish, and low-fat dairy products?
Do you get enough potassium (the recommended potassium intake for an average adult is 4,700 milligrams (mg) per day)?
Have you reduced your salt intake (less than 2.3 mg of sodium per day)?
Do you strive to achieve and maintain a healthy weight?
Do you exercise regularly?
Do you avoid alcohol or drink it in moderation?
If you are a smoker, have you stopped smoking?
Do you know how to deal with stress, do you practice relaxation or slow, deep breathing?
Based on your answers, there are several other ways that can help you manage high blood pressure. It is important to use blood pressure medication as advised by your doctor. You should monitor your blood pressure at home to see if your blood pressure treatment is working. You should eat a heart-healthy diet, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, poultry, fish, and low-fat dairy products. You need to reduce your salt intake; you should take less than 2.3 mg of sodium per day. Also, keep in mind that processed foods contain a significant amount of salt. Maintaining or achieving a healthy weight will help you control your blood pressure.
Based on your answers, you know a lot about how to manage high blood pressure. Regular physical activity can help you lower your blood pressure, maintain a healthy weight as well as manage stress. You should aim for about 150 minutes a week of moderate exercise. You can try brisk walking for about half an hour most days of the week. You should limit your alcohol intake as it can increase your blood pressure. If you are a smoker, it would be good to stop smoking because tobacco damages blood vessels and contributes to the accumulation of plaque in the arteries. Also, stress management techniques can be helpful.
MAYO CLINIC, High blood pressure (hypertension)
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20373417
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