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How To Control Hypertension Despite Medication?

I am a 49 year old woman am hypertensive and its chronic. am on atenolol and enalapril 100mg and 20mg respectively My blood pressure still remains high. am even scared to have it measured cos all the time it is never low. am physically active and like walking too. what can I do because I have lost all hope. please help. i weigh around 60kg
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Welcome to healthcaremagic,
It takes time, hard work and dedication to bring your blood pressure in normal range.
In order to control blood pressure and high cholesterol follow the given below advice:
1. Regular exercise such as brisk walking for at least 30 minutes per day
2. Consume a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and low fat dairy products.
3. Have more of legumes and beans
4. Reduce salt intake to less than 5 grams per day (1 teaspoon is approximately 5 grams)
5. Limit biscuits, cakes, pastries, pies, processed meats, commercial burgers, pizza, fried foods, potato chips, crisps and other savoury snacks.
6. Avoid consuming alcohol and aerated drinks as they have high calories.
7.Take your medications regularly and get your blood pressure checked at least once a month and cholesterol once in 3 months.
Last but not least drink plenty of water.
Hope that answers you question.
Regards, Dr.Imaad
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How To Control Hypertension Despite Medication?

Welcome to healthcaremagic, It takes time, hard work and dedication to bring your blood pressure in normal range. In order to control blood pressure and high cholesterol follow the given below advice: 1. Regular exercise such as brisk walking for at least 30 minutes per day 2. Consume a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and low fat dairy products. 3. Have more of legumes and beans 4. Reduce salt intake to less than 5 grams per day (1 teaspoon is approximately 5 grams) 5. Limit biscuits, cakes, pastries, pies, processed meats, commercial burgers, pizza, fried foods, potato chips, crisps and other savoury snacks. 6. Avoid consuming alcohol and aerated drinks as they have high calories. 7.Take your medications regularly and get your blood pressure checked at least once a month and cholesterol once in 3 months. Last but not least drink plenty of water. Hope that answers you question. Regards, Dr.Imaad (if the answer has helped you, kindly indicate this)