McKesson Clinical Reference Systems: Women's Health Advisor 2002.2
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Having a healthy weight can help your high blood pressure.

It's a good idea to lose 1 or 2 pounds a week until you get to your ideal weight.

• You can make changes in what you eat. Your health care provider will tell you about foods that are low in fat, cholesterol, and salt.
• You can exercise regularly. Your health care provider will tell you what kind of exercise is healthy for you.

You may want to find out about:

• Weight-loss support groups.
• Weight-loss classes.
• Counseling about eating right.

Here are other ways to help keep healthy.

• Always take your high blood pressure medicine.
• If you smoke, get help to quit smoking.
• Learn to use deep breathing and relaxation to lower any stress you may have.
• Check your blood pressure often.

This content is reviewed periodically and is subject to change as new health information becomes available. The information is intended to inform and educate and is not a replacement for medical evaluation, advice, diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional.