High Blood Pressure " Our remedies oft in ourselves do lie"

Controlling high blood pressure

                                     " Our remedies oft in ourselves do lie"
                                                    Shakespeare, All's well that ends well 

I have attached a list of common undone/partially done things on our intending to do list that  interfere with our efforts to control Blood Pressure

Weight reduction         ->     lose 11 pounds and lower your systolic BP 2.5 to 10 mmhg
(if over weight)

Follow the Dash diet     ->     and lower your Systolic BP 8 to 14 mmhg

Reduce sodium intake  ->     and lower your systolic BP 2 to 8 mmhg
    ( 2.4 grams of sodium )
    ( or 6 grams of sodium chloride )

Regular exercise            ->     and lower your systolic BP 2 to 9 mmhg
   ( walk 30 minutes /day )    

Limit alcohol intake      - >     and lower your Systolic BP 2 to 4 mmhg
 ( 1 ounce ethanol ,
    24 Ounces of beer   or
    10 ounces of wine )


I have attached links to previous post that are related to the above subject

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Have fun ,Be Smart and remember little changes in our life style helps preserve our good health
David Calder,MD