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Suggest Ways To Maintain BP Levels

Hello, I have been taking my blood pressure every day for the last week. I have not been feeling very healthy, and thought it might have something to do with my blood pressure. It is always 140+/90+ sometimes 150+/100+. I know that i need to do more exercise, but its a bit scary when i get winded or raise my heart rate... makes me feel terrible. I have been trying to eat less sodium, and more potassium in my diet but I am unsure how quickly i would feel the effects of any of that. I am most likely just going to set an appt with a doctor in my area, but I cam across this site and figured i would ask advice.
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Primarily you need realise not to get too worried about the blood pressure raised but being cautious in very important. As you rightly said exercise is a very effective way of controlling blood pressure. I would even like to suggest you the even high potassium and low sodium salt is not advisable . The best is to just have a strict salt restriction. Reduce your tea and coffee intake. Avoid alcohol and smoking if you do. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is important. This will all help you lead a healthy life.
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Suggest Ways To Maintain BP Levels

Primarily you need realise not to get too worried about the blood pressure raised but being cautious in very important. As you rightly said exercise is a very effective way of controlling blood pressure. I would even like to suggest you the even high potassium and low sodium salt is not advisable . The best is to just have a strict salt restriction. Reduce your tea and coffee intake. Avoid alcohol and smoking if you do. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is important. This will all help you lead a healthy life.