Any tips on reducing my blood pressure? I m young and healthy (have a very fit body and train daily), have never smoked and don t drink very often. I tried not drinking at all, and removing salt from my diet almost completely for 2 years and it made absolutely no difference. I ve also had many investigations for biological issues that might cause it... the heart doctors say I m really healthy and will live a long life. I take prescribed medicine to lower my blood pressure, this helps to prevent any issues later in life (maybe when I m 50 or 60), but I want to stop taking medication for good as it s expensive! Also I want to join the army however despite passing their written officer entry test and fitness tests, it s no banana for me because I take blood pressure medicine.