Natural Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure

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1. Lose weight: you may drop 1 mm of Mercury (mmHg) for every 2.2 lbs. lost.
2. Exercise regularly: your goal is 150 minutes a week of moderate exercise. This may reduce your blood pressure by 5 to 8 mmHg. Consult your physician prior to beginning an exercise regimen.
3. Eat a heart healthy, low sodium diet: the DASH diet can lower your systolic blood pressure (top number) by 14 mmHg. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/dash-diet/art-20048456
4. Limit the amount of alcohol you drink: drink in moderation. This is equivalent to no more than one beverage for women or no more than two beverages for men a day. This may reduce your blood pressure by 4 mmHg.
5. Quit smoking.  https://smokefree.gov/
6. Reduce stress levels. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/in-depth/stress-and-high-blood-pressure/art-20044190