Saturday, March 21, 2009

How to Lower Your Blood Pressure

In Best Life magazine (April 2009), someone wrote into the health column, asking if an orange a day would automatically reduce his blood pressure.

No, replied cardiologist Steven E. Nissen, MD.

But he did offer this advice:

"To lower your blood pressure without (or in addition to) medication, exercise vigorously for 30 minutes a day, lose weight, consume a rainbow of fruits and vegetables, and reduce your salt intake. The last two strategies alone can lower your blood pressure by up to 14 points."

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