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Tips To Control BP: High BP can be easily controlled by regular checkups and lifestyle changes. Not controlling BP can increase heart attack, stroke and kidney problems.
How to Control High BP: In today’s fast and irregular lifestyle, it has become difficult to pay attention to health. Because of this the body can become a victim of many diseases. High BP is one of these common but serious problems. According to the National Health Mission (NHM), blood pressure, if uncontrolled, can cause many serious diseases.
High blood pressure is also called the “silent killer” because its symptoms are often not visible. If it is not controlled in time, problems like heart attack, stroke, kidney failure can occur. In such a situation, blood pressure can be easily controlled by timely testing and adopting the right measures.
Easy ways to control blood pressure (Tips To Control High Blood Pressure)
take medicine on time
Take high blood pressure medicine as per doctor’s advice and never skip the medicine. Medicines like amlodipine are often given in the initial stages. But keep in mind that medicine alone is not enough to control BP, along with it it is also important to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
measure blood pressure daily
To control high BP, it is very important to monitor it. In such a situation, measure blood pressure in the morning and evening at home or health center. With this, you and the doctor get timely information, which makes it easy and effective to make necessary changes in treatment and medicine in time.
reduce salt
Consuming too much salt can increase blood pressure. Therefore, make sure to take less than 5 grams (1 teaspoon) of salt daily. Reduce packaged food, pickles, chips and outside food. Reducing salt can reduce BP.
drink enough water
It is important to drink 8–10 glasses of water a day. It helps in removing excess sodium from the body and prevents dehydration.
exercise regularly
Do brisk walking, cycling, yoga or light exercise for 30–45 minutes daily. This keeps weight under control and can reduce blood pressure.
Keep these things in mind
Keep weight under control. Quit smoking and reduce alcohol. Eat fruits and vegetables daily. Do meditation and yoga to reduce stress.
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