If you have high blood pressure (or even if you’re mildly
hypertensive) there are things you can do about it that don’t involve drugs. The
most effective of these is to lose weight. A healthy diet that includes foods
like celery, beets, blueberries, sweet potatoes, apples, tomatoes, watermelon,
garlic, bananas, cantaloupe, dark chocolate and hibiscus tea can help. So can
limiting sugars, grains, caffeine, processed foods, and sodium. If you don’t
have a pet, consider getting one. Walking a dog, holding a purring cat or just
looking at fish swimming in a bowl can lower blood pressure. So can avoiding smoking
(even second-hand smoke) and plastics. Start an exercise routine like biking,
yoga, or Pilates. Take up a creative, relaxing hobby, like gardening or
woodworking. Reduce your stress level; avoid dwelling on negative emotions, and
cultivate a positive attitude. Of course, if you’re taking a walk in your
skinny jeans while munching on chocolate, you’re probably already there.
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