High Blood Pressure: How to manage wisely

• BP monitoring. Know your blood pressure. Have it checked regularly by your doctor.
• Weight. Know and maintain your ideal weight.
• Diet. Avoid salty goods.( Bakery products have a lot of Sodium). Sodium alternatives like rock salt or LoNa are useful. Diet rich in K and Ca is useful. · Eat a lowfat diet.
• Smoking. Don’t smoke. Avoid secondhand smoke.
• Alcohol: Limit your alcohol intake. It is best to avoid if you have high BP
• Exercise. Keep active. Follow your doctor’s advice about exercise.
• Medicines. Take your medicine as prescribed. Don’t miss even a single day. Keep your medication where you are sure to notice it. Get used to taking it at a fixed time. Never increase, reduce or stop taking it without consulting your doctor. You need to continue with the same brand of BP med as the bioavailability is different with different brands
  Be aware that some over the counter drugs can increase your blood pressure.
  Check with your doctor before taking any new medication.