What can I eat to lower my blood pressure immediately?
You cannot lower yout BP immediately. Follow a healthy life style and eat food rich in fibre and protein, exercise for 30-40 mins and reduce stress
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Potassium reduces the effect of sodium on the body. Hence, eating bananas lower blood pressure due to their high potassium content.
Those who drank at least a half-cup of moderate strength green or oolong tea per day for a year had a 46% lower risk of developing hypertension than those who didn't drink tea.
Both the arms can be used for BP measurement and sometimes, your doctor might take two readings from two arms to check for any variations too. Generally, it's best to take your blood pressure from your left arm if you are right-handed.
children- 100/60, Adults- 120/80 and >60yrs- 130/80
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