Some people with hypertension question whether or not they really need to take medication to control their condition. However, without changing one's way of life, it’s impossible to go off medications.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and controlling blood pressure may help avoid, postpone, or lessen the need for medication. To help you control and reduce and your blood pressure, here are five modifications to make in your daily routine.

Shed those excess pounds and keep an eye on your waistline

When people gain weight, their blood pressure usually rises. Losing weight can assist those who are overweight or obese lower their blood pressure. Each kilogramsof weight lost is associated with a potential 1 mm Hg drop in blood pressure. Waist circumference should also be taken into consideration. Extra weight around the middle might raise blood pressure levels. 

Maintain a regular exercise routine

When done consistently, physical activity reduces high blood pressure by roughly 5 to 8 mm Hg. Keeping up with regular exercise is crucial for preventing a return to high blood pressure. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate physical exercise every day as a general recommendation.

By keeping the heart rate up and the blood flowing freely, exercise can help prevent mild hypertension from progressing to full-blown hypertension (hypertension). When people with hypertension engage in regular physical exercise, their blood pressure can be lowered to healthier levels.

Maintain a balanced diet

The Mediterranean diet and The DASH diet and two examples of eating programs that can help keep blood pressure in check. Reduce the negative effects of sodium (salt) on blood pressure by increasing dietary potassium intake. Fruits and vegetables, as well as other foods, are preferable to supplementation when it comes to obtaining enough potassium levels. Aim for 3,500 milligrams to 5,000 milligrams daily; this might result in a drop of 4 millimeters or 5 millimeters of mercury in blood pressure. Find out how much potassium you need by consulting your doctor. 

Reduce the amount of salt intake

Reduced salt intake, even by a little amount, has been shown to have beneficial effects on cardiovascular health and blood pressure (by roughly 5 to 6 mm Hg). Try to keep your daily salt intake to 2,300 mg or less. However, most persons should limit their daily salt consumption to 1,500 milligrams (mg).

Eat less packaged foods

Naturally, foods have very little sodium. The majority of salt is added to foods during manufacturing. Refrain from adding salt. Add flavor to your cuisine with some herbs and spices.

Cook Yourself

The salt content of food may be managed with careful cooking. Prepare your own meals so you know exactly what goes into the dishes.