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Primary hypertension cannot be cured, but it can be controlled to prevent complications. Because high blood pressure itself has no symptoms, doctors try to avoid treatments that cause side effects or interfere with a person's lifestyle. Alternative measures are usually tried before any drugs are prescribed. However, drug therapy is usually started at the same time as alternative measures in all people with blood pressure at or above 160/100 mm Hg and in people with blood pressure at or above 120/80 mm Hg who also have diabetes, a kidney disorder, evidence of damage to a vital organ, or other risk factors for coronary artery disease.

Overweight people with high blood pressure are advised to lose weight. Losing as few as 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms) can lower blood pressure. For people who are obese or who have diabetes or high cholesterol levels, changes in diet (to a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products, with reduced saturated and total fat content) are important for reducing the risk of heart and blood vessel disease. Smokers should stop smoking.

Reducing the intake of alcohol and sodium (while maintaining an adequate intake of calcium, magnesium, and potassium) may make drug therapy for high blood pressure unnecessary. Daily alcohol intake should be reduced to no more than 2 drinks (a daily total of 24 ounces [about 1 liter] of beer, 8 ounces [about 240 milliliters] of wine, or 2 ounces [about 60 milliliters] of 100-proof whiskey or other liquor) in men and 1 drink in women. Daily sodium intake should be reduced to less than 2½ grams, or sodium chloride intake, to 6 grams.

Moderate aerobic exercise is helpful. People with primary hypertension do not have to restrict their physical activity as long as their blood pressure is controlled. Regular exercise helps reduce blood pressure and weight and improves the functioning of the heart and overall health

Cut your salt intake and exercise regularly. you might just have to accept that a pill a day will keep your heart healthier, I have been on meds for a few years, not a big deal.

Hate taking my meds every morning but I got used to living, so I take the pills.

Dump NaCl, lose weight, and get a dog (or any other pet). It is cientificaly found that dogs (and other pets too but not as much)  lowers blood pressure.

Garlic Is a Powerful Blood Thinner and ACE Inhibitor

Garlic, specifically Allium sativum, contains sulfurs such as alliin, allicin, diallyl sulfide and allyl methyl trisulfide, the mineral selenium, and over 100 other chemicals. Garlic lowers blood pressure by thinning the blood, by blocking angiotensin II, and by acting on the adrenal system.

Garlic is a natural blood thinner and anticoagulant. Garlic is such a good anticoagulant, in fact, that the Mayo Clinic advises patients to stop taking it for two weeks before surgery.

Garlic is also a natural ACE Inhibitor. As the body increases production of angiotensen I-converting enzyme (ACE), blood pressure increases. Pharmaceutical ACE inhibitors work by blocking the formation of ACE. Glutamylcysteine is a natural ACE inhibitor, and adenosine helps to dilate artery walls. Garlic contains both. Hydrogen sulfide and a high allicin content also give garlic its ability to inhibit angiotensin II and dilate arterial walls.

A 2005 study in India treated 30 men with coronary artery disease with garlic oil. After six weeks, the subjects demonstrated a significant reduction in heart rates during peak exercise times. Exercise tolerance also increased. However, there were no significant changes in resting heart rate or ECG. This led the authors to hypothesize that the use of garlic oil was related to adrenal system activity.

If your doctor has prescribed a diuretic, ACE inhibitor or Beta blocker to control your high blood pressure, ask her about garlic. If you don't have high blood pressure, keep it that way by adding garlic to your health regimen.

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Eat potatoes and bread in your diet. this helps to improve the blood circulation. it has carbohydrates that maintains the blood pressure.

Hope this works!