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The lowdown Consuming drinks like tomato juice, beet juice, pomegranate juice, and skimmed milk as part of a balanced, healthy diet can help you manage high blood pressure.
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Learn More »Have you considered clinical trials for High blood pressure? We make it easy for you to participate in a clinical trial for High blood pressure, and get access to the latest treatments not yet widely available - and be a part of finding a cure. Check your eligibility What is high blood pressure? Arteries transport blood from your heart to other parts of your body, and blood pressure is a measure of the force exerted by the blood on the artery walls. High blood pressure occurs when the force is too high, which can damage your arteries and organs. Blood pressure is measured in two moments: when your heart beats (systolic pressure) and between the beats (diastolic pressure). A normal blood pressure reading shouldn’t be higher than 120/80mm Hg, and you might be diagnosed with high blood pressure if your blood pressure consistently reads above this. Untreated, high blood pressure can cause severe health conditions including: Coronary disease
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Learn More »Other steps to lower blood pressure Your doctor might recommend the following strategies for maintaining a healthy blood pressure: Keeping active Regularly exercising can significantly lower your blood pressure, particularly a few hours after working out. All forms of exercise can lower your blood pressure, but cardiovascular activities like jogging are proven to be the most effective. Remember to check with your doctor before exercising and stay hydrated to prevent a blood pressure dip and symptoms like shallow breathing, fainting, dizziness, and fatigue. Eat a healthy diet AHA recommends sticking to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan¹² to prevent or manage hypertension. The plan encourages you to eat food from healthy sources and limit your consumption of red meat, sweets, and products with excess salt and added sugar. Stop smoking A study¹³ found that chronic exposure to inhaled nicotine can increase your blood pressure. Quitting smoking is a step in the right direction and will help lower your blood pressure. Talk to your doctor to see if you need nicotine replacement therapy. Manage stress Managing your stress can also help keep your blood pressure in check. Stress¹⁴ can trigger a temporary blood pressure spike and may encourage you to make unhealthy lifestyle choices, like being inactive, consuming alcohol, and eating unhealthy foods. Take steps to manage your stress, like getting fresh air and exercise, eating healthily, improving time management, making time for a hobby, or practicing mindfulness techniques like meditation.
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