Lower Blood Pressure: An Overview
Lower Blood Pressure Through Lifestyle Changes
Lifestyle changes are the first step in high blood pressure treatment.
Lifestyle changes do help lower blood pressure, but they usually help improve a person's quality of life as well. It may take three to six months before your healthcare provider sees the full benefit of lifestyle changes on your condition. Some of these changes may include:
- Losing weight
- Exercising regularly
- Reducing alcohol consumption
- Cutting down on salt in your diet
- Following a diet that emphasizes fruits and vegetables while reducing fats and cholesterol.