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How can i maintain my high blood pressure?

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  • ?
    Lv 4
    7 years ago
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    You can prevent high blood pressure by:

    Maintaining a healthy weight. Being overweight can make you two to six times more likely to develop high blood pressure than if you are at your desirable weight. Even small amounts of weight loss can make a big difference in helping to prevent and treat high blood pressure.

    Getting regular exercise: People who are physically active have a lower risk of getting high blood pressure -- 20% to 50% lower -- than people who are not active. You don't have to be a marathon runner to benefit from physical activity. Even light activities, if done daily, can help lower your risk.

    Reducing salt intake: Often, when people with high blood pressure cut back on salt, their blood pressure falls. Cutting back on salt also prevents blood pressure from rising.

    Drinking alcohol in moderation, if at all: Drinking too much alcohol can raise your blood pressure. To help prevent high blood pressure, limit how much alcohol you drink to no more than two drinks a day. The "Dietary Guidelines for Americans" recommends that for overall health, women should limit their alcohol to no more than one drink a day.

    Reduce stress: Stress can make blood pressure go up, and over time may contribute to the cause of high blood pressure. There are many steps you can take to reduce your stress. The article on easing stress will get you started.

  • 7 years ago

    If you are maintaining your blood pressure because you actually have low blood pressure salt will now become your best friend! When you are feeling low, use salt or gatorade to enhance electrolytes!

    Source(s): Nurse
  • 2017
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    if you want to maintain and continue with your high blood pressure , eat lots of salty foods

  • 7 years ago

    WHY maintain your High Blood pressure ? so You can die sooner? makes sense.....

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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Walking is good. Exercise that makes you break a sweat is better as long as your heart is healthy enough for it. Limit your salt intake. If you are overweight lose some weight.

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