10 ways to manage high blood pressure without medicine
4. Reduce sodium in your diet
5. Limit the amount of alcohol you drink
7. Cut back on caffeine
8. Reduce your stress
9. Monitor your blood pressure at home and see your doctor regularly
10. Get support
1. Lose extra weight and watch your waistline
2. Exercise regularly
3. Eat a healthy diet
4. Reduce salt and sodium in your diet
6. Quit smoking
10. Control your cholesterol and blood sugar
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1. Lose extra weight and pay attention to your waist size
2. Eat healthy foods
3. Exercise regularly and stay active
4. Lower sodium in your diet
5. Limit alcohol
6. Don't smoke or vape
7. Get a good night's sleep
8. Ease stress
9. Track your blood pressure at home and get regular checkups
10. Manage your cholesterol and blood sugar
10. Manage your cholesterol and blood sugar
High blood sugar and high levels of "bad" non-HDL cholesterol do not affect blood pressure directly. But they do raise the risk of heart disease. Non-HDL cholesterol is your total cholesterol minus your "good" HDL cholesterol.
Some of the same healthy habits that help lower blood pressure also help manage cholesterol and blood sugar. Eat healthy, exercise more, lose extra weight and don't smoke. Follow your healthcare professional's advice on how to manage cholesterol and blood sugar.
Making lifestyle changes takes time. Some days it might feel challenging. So ask your family or friends for support when you need it. Support can come in many ways. Friends or family may drive you to healthcare checkups or exercise with you to keep your blood pressure low.
