How To Control High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious condition that can lead to serious health complications. To control high blood pressure, you need to make lifestyle changes, take medications, and/or monitor your blood pressure regularly. 1. Make lifestyle changes: • Eat a healthy diet that is low in salt, saturated fat, and cholesterol. • Exercise regularly. • Limit your alcohol consumption. • Stop smoking. • Reduce stress. 2. Take medications: Your physician may prescribe medications to lower your blood pressure. Common medications include diuretics, beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, and angiotensin receptor blockers. 3. Monitor your blood pressure regularly: Monitoring your blood pressure regularly helps you track your progress and ensure that your blood pressure is under control. You can purchase a home blood pressure monitor at most pharmacies or online.