ASK THE PHYSICIAN S. Justin Szawlewicz, M. D. Attending Cardiologist Vice Chair, Medical Staff
HEALTH & 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 know when you have borderline high blood pressure; this means Ask you the can Physician
take steps to lower your BP now, before it increases and becomes a medical concern.
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, 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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