ASK THE PHYSICIAN
HEALTH &
S. Justin Szawlewicz, M.D.
Attending Cardiologist
Vice Chair, Medical Staff
WELLNESS
Q: Just a few weeks back, my doctor said I am
“borderline” for high blood pressure; what can I do about
lowering it?
~Tom O., Mahwah
A: Tom, it’s good to Ask
know the
when
you have borderline high
Physician
blood pressure (BP). This means you can take steps to lower
your BP now, before it increases and becomes a medical con-
cern.
Steps you can take to lower your BP include:
• Exercising four or more times per week if your doctor says
it is OK.
• Losing weight if you are overweight.
• Eating healthier foods that are low in salt and in fat, and
adding some foods which are higher in fiber (roughage),
such as vegetables, whole grains and fruits.
• Cutting down on caffeine: coffee, tea, chocolate and energy
drinks.
• Quitting smoking.
• Looking at unhealthy stressors in your life and minimizing
or eliminating them.
Follow your doctor’s instructions, and keep adding up those
healthy lifestyle changes!
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