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How can you reduce your blood pressure readings?

1. eat a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, grains and low fat dairy products
2. avoid foods rich in cholesterol and saturated fat
3. avoid salty food and don't add salt (avoid sodium)
4. potassium supplementation within the diet
5. weight loss helps reduce blood pressure readings in obese and overweight people
6. regular daily exercise, at least 30 minutes 5 days a week
7. stop smoking
8. avoid alcohol
9. avoid drinking caffeine due to its raising effects of blood pressure
10. relax and avoid stress triggers
11. measure your blood pressure twice daily and ask about the proper method of measuring blood pressure to avoid false readings and artefacts
12. rule out secondary causes of hypertension or keep them under medical control

What is the normal blood pressure reading?

the normal blood pressure according to the latest guidelines is under 120/80, and above 135/85 is hypertension

What are the secondary causes of hypertension?

1. adrenal gland diseases
2. renal problems
3. coarctation of aorta
4. thyroid gland dysfunction
5. obstructive sleep apnea
6. neurologic diseases like increased intracranial pressure and porphoria
7. some drugs like contraceptives, cyclosporines, glucocorticoids, antidepressants 

What are the symptoms of elevated blood pressure?

most people have no signs or symptoms as hypertension in general is considered a silent disease but few people may experience the following in some cases

1. headache
2. blurry vision
3. nosebleeds
4. shortness of breath

What are the risk factors for high blood pressure?

1. age >65
2. family history
3. weight circumference greater than 40 inches in men and 35 inches in women
4. obesity and overweight
5. having other chronic diseases like diabetes or renal diseases
6. lack of physical activity
7. smoking
8. increased sodium consumption (salty food) and little potassium
9. stress
10. alcohol

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