How to Lower Blood Pressure Without a Prescription

If you have been told that you have high blood pressure the thought of blood pressure medication has probably crossed your mind. While prescription medication is an option there are also natural cures for high blood pressure. Follow these steps to find out how to lower blood pressure without medication.

Things You'll Need

• Healthy Foods
• Exercise
• Chiropractor

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Instructions

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  One of the natural cures for high blood pressure is weight loss. If you are overweight even a weight loss of 10% of your body weight can lower your blood pressure without medication. So with that in mind consider making weight loss a high priority.

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  Exercise with not only help you to lose weight but it will also get your heart pumping and will lower blood pressure naturally. You don't have to run a marathon but a brisk 20-30 minute walk a day will make a significant difference in lowering your blood sugar.

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  Reducing your salt intake is another natural cure for high blood pressure. Some easy ways to reduce salt intake is to buy fresh veggies rather than canned, reduce your soda intake, and don't season your food with salt. These three easy choices can lower blood pressure without medication.

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  Another natural cure for high blood pressure is a visit to the chiropractor. If your back or neck are out of alignment it can cause high blood pressure. So schedule an appointment to have an adjustment.

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  If you smoke cigarettes please stop! By giving up the smokes you will naturally lower your blood pressure.