Suggest Ways To Manage BP

Posted on Sat, 1 Nov 2014

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Question : I am 29 years of age and i am noting high blood pressure. The reading has been around 135/95 . I have family history of the same. What can be done to control without ubdergoing medication ?

Answered by Dr. Divakara (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Diet and exercise.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Your Blood pressure is in the high normal range but yes if proper precautions are not taken then it can go even high over few months or years.

You need to undertake strict dietary changes and start exercising.

Dietary changes : You need to start low salt diet. It includes reducing the quantity of salt that you use daily.
Avoid Pickles, papad, salt biscuits, chips, french fries, pizza, salted fish.
Eat more fruits, vegetables and drink plenty of water.

Exercises: Start doing aerobic exercise like Brisk walking, Jogging, Running, Cycling, Swimming etc. Do it at least 20 minutes everyday.

Hope this answers your query.

Any clarification feel free to ask.

Regards.

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