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Lifestyle routines have been proven important in treating high blood pressure. Taking control of your high blood pressure with natural routines will help avoid or even reduce the need for seeing a doctor for medication. Here are things you will do to lower your blood pressure at home:

Exercise regularly

A simple exercise routine should be observed by people with high blood pressure. Such exercises like, walking, jogging, swimming or even dancing will help you lower the blood pressure in your body. Exercises will help one avoid development of blood pressure in their body to high levels.

Avoid alcohol

Alcohol is highly discouraged especially when someone is on high blood pressure medications.  This is because alcohol will reduce the effectiveness of blood pressure medications. High amounts of alcohol consumption can increase blood pressure. Therefore, alcohol should be avoided if one is under blood pressure medication; otherwise, a small amount of alcohol isn’t that bad.

Reduce sodium intake

High sodium consumption will increase blood pressure in people diagnosed with it, especially people over the age of 50. Sodium consumption can be substituted with the addition of spices or herbs in your food. Processed foods should be avoided by people with high blood pressure. Alternatively, one can opt for natural salts in small quantities.

Healthy diet

A good diet will help lower blood pressure in your body. Eating grains, fruits, vegetables and dairy products are good for people with high blood pressure. A special eating plan should be adopted for great results. Ensure you take in potassium levels appropriate for your body to help reduce the effects of sodium on blood pressure.

Lose weight

Blood pressure increases with increase in weight. Overweight people will experience difficulties in breathing when sleeping, walking or even standing, and this increases blood pressure. Weight loss will highly help one in controlling high blood pressure in their bodies. Weight loss can be controlled by checking your eating habits and doing exercises.