To live with HBP

Went to see my doctor today for HBP.  She prescribed me a low dosage of betablock.  It looks like the only way to get away from medication is lifestyle change and reducing stress.
 
 
Lifestyle and home remedies for prehypertension

 By Mayo Clinic staff

As your blood pressure increases, so does your risk of cardiovascular disease. That's why it's so important to control prehypertension. The key is a commitment to healthy lifestyle changes.

• Eat healthy foods. Try the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet. Choose fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy foods. Eat less saturated fat and total fat.
• Maintain a healthy weight. If you're overweight, losing even 5 pounds can lower your blood pressure.
• Use less salt. A lower sodium level — 1,500 milligrams (mg) a day — is appropriate for people 51 years of age or older, and individuals of any age who are African-American or who have hypertension, diabetes or chronic kidney disease. Otherwise healthy people can aim for 2,300 mg a day or less. While you can reduce the amount of salt you eat by putting down the saltshaker, you should also pay attention to the amount of salt that's in the processed foods you eat, such as canned soups or frozen dinners.Increase physical activity.
•  Regular physical activity can help lower your blood pressure and keep your weight under control. Strive for at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day.

 Things I can do to reduce stress

1. Yoga and exercise
2. Go to bed at 11:00pm
3. Delegating tasks
4. Pray