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10 ways to manage high blood pressure without medicine

9. Track your blood pressure at home and get regular checkups

Check your blood pressure at home to help make sure that your lifestyle changes are working.

You can buy a home blood pressure monitor without a prescription at many stores. Talk with a healthcare professional about checking your blood pressure at home before you start. Learn how to check your blood pressure. And track your blood pressure so you can see the pattern over time.

Regular visits with a healthcare professional are an important part of blood pressure management. Ask your healthcare professional how often you need checkups.