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Although it cannot be cured it can be prevented and controlled.

A nutritious diet coupled with exercise is a good way to lower blood pressure. Foods that help lower your blood pressure are ones that are rich in fiber and minerals, but low in saturated fats. Follow a diet with a proper balance of calcium (broccoli, cheese, cereals, sardine, salmon, tofu, and low fat dairy foods), potassium (avocados, bananas, beans, beets, raisins, spinach, white potatoes, soy beans) and magnesium (artichokes, cornmeal, flounder, halibut, tomatoes and nuts). Other foods include dark chocolate, celery, garlic and salt substitutes.

A good eating plan reduces the risk of developing high blood pressure and lowers pressure that is already too high. The DASH diet which stands for "Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension" is a good way to do this. This plan includes poultry, fish, whole grains and nuts and has limited amounts of red meats, fats, sugared beverages and sweets. It is high in protein, fiber, calcium, magnesium and potassium. When combined with low sodium intake, the DASH diet has been shown to be as effective in lowering blood pressure as a single blood pressure pill.

Hypertension is the medical term for blood pressure. A pressure level of 140/90mmHg or higher is considered high. Blood pressure between 120/80mmHg and 139/89 mmHg is considered prehypertension blood pressure.

It is important to lower your diastolic blood pressure as the higher the number the higher the risk of developing hypertension. Eating a low sodium diet, exercising, eating healthy foods, and increase in physical activity can all help to lower blood pressure.

Lowering your pulse rate calls for changes in lifestyle. Lose weight, exercise, eat a heart friendly diet, avoid bad habits such as smoking and limit stress if you wish to lower your pulse rate.

A change in diet and regular exercise help to lower your cholesterol. Limit meat and dairy products, use cannola oil, eat plenty of fruits and vegetable, whole grains and fiber and avoid foods like peanut butter, ice cream, and chocolate, among others.

Lower your heart rate by staying hydrated, resting, relaxing periodically and exercising regularly.

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