How to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

How to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally
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Do you have high blood pressure (aka, hypertension)? If the answer is yes, there’s some good news for you and the one-third of adults in the United States who share this cardiovascular condition. There’s also help for the additional one-third who have pre-hypertension, which means their blood pressure is higher than normal but not yet at the hypertensive stage.
The good news is there are numerous techniques to lower blood pressure naturally, without the need for prescription medications. In addition, these natural methods also can benefit your health in other ways, which makes adopting them a win-win situation.

A Few Words About High Blood Pressure

Unlike many health problems, high blood pressure doesn’t typically present with any symptoms. That’s why it’s important to have your blood pressure checked periodically. You can do this easily by visiting your doctor or using a home monitor or a blood pressure monitoring device available at many pharmacies. Be sure a blood pressure check is part of any doctor visit.
Deborah Mitchell
Deborah Mitchell
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Deborah Mitchell is a freelance health writer who is passionate about animals and the environment. She has authored, co-authored, and written more than 50 books and thousands of articles on a wide range of topics. This article was originally published on NaturallySavvy.com
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