ways to control high blood pressure without medication
1. Lose extra pounds and watch your waistline Blood pressure often increases as weight increases. Losing just 10 pounds can help reduce your blood pressure. In general, the more weight you lose, the lower your blood pressure. Losing weight also makes any blood pressure medications you're taking more effective. You and your doctor can determine your target weight and the best way to achieve it. Besides shedding pounds, you should also keep an eye on your waistline. Carrying too much weight around your waist can put you at greater risk of high blood pressure. In general: * Men are at risk if their waist measurement is greater than 40 inches (102 centimeters, or cm). * Women are at risk if their waist measurement is greater than 35 inches (88 cm). * Asian men are at risk if their waist measurement is greater than 36 inches (90 cm). * Asian women are at risk if their waist measurement is greater than 32 inches (80 cm). 2. Exercise regularly Regular physical activity — at le...