Follow these tips from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
8 things you can do to control high blood pressure.
1. Maintain a healthy weight: Limit portion sizes and try to eat only as many calories as you burn a day - or less if you are trying to lose weight.
2. Create a healthy eating plan: Follow an eating plan that emphasizes fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products. Also use foods that are low in cholesterol and saturated fat.
3. Reduce salt and sodium intake: Pay attention to food labels, choosing foods that are lower in sodium. Limit sodium intake to no more than 2,400 mg, or about 1 teaspoons worth, of salt a day. Avoid fast food.
4. If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation.
5. Become more physically active. Work up at least 30 minutes each day of a moderate-level activity. Try walking or bicycling each day.
6. Quit smoking. Smoking increases your chances of having a stroke, heart disease and several types of cancer.
7. Talk with your health care professional. Ask what your blood pressure numbers are and what they mean.
8. Take medication as prescribed. If you are taking medication, make sure you understand what it’s for and how and when to take it and then take it as your doctor recommends.
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