Buthigh blood pressure, known as hypertension, is a serious problem that has implications for overall health.

While having random elevated blood pressure happens, consistently high pressure is a problem.

This can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, and peripheral vascular disease.

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Theyve been shown to be quite helpful.

However, sometimes medication is needed.

These are just a few examples.

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After that warning from her doctor, Ramzah says she changed everything.

She also started exercising and joined a gym.

I started offjust walking on the treadmilland then did a little bit of running, she says.

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I was so winded at first.

However, she has now run a marathon.

Her blood pressure once reached 189/126something theAHAdefines as a hypertensive crisis.

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Now, I have much better readings, she says.

He says he decided to focus on lifestyle modifications because I dont like being on medication.

Its Amazing How Its All Connected.

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Most would be amazed at where their blood pressure goes after a week of low salt, he says.

Hes also been taking olive leaf extract, whichresearchhas linked to lowered blood pressure.

Michael says his blood pressure is now usually around 117/73.

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I experienced swelling in my feet and lower legs, Robert says.

When you calm the mind, you calm the body, Robert says.

I have greater peace and calm through the day when meditating consistently.

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Robert says her blood pressure is now typically at or around 124/78.

It was so high that my doctor said I was in danger of a heart attack, she says.

I changed to a vegetarian diet and started gentle workouts three times per week, she says.

Martin got an under-desk bike and would pedal for 10 minutes to start and lengthen his workouts over time.

I noticed a considerable difference in my blood pressure after about four months and 50 pounds, she says.

Martin now walks, hikes, and does Pilates.

At one point, her blood pressure reached 210/110, which is considered a hypertensive crisis.

My high blood pressure seems to go down within an hour or two after eating a high potassium food.

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