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Have high blood pressure. Need to lose weight. Any precautions and any programs recommended? Thanks.
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There are many non-pharmacological measures that can be taken to reduce blood pressure in all hypertensives. That includes reduction of weight. Even a loss of 4-5 kgs lowers blood pressure in many cases. I would also advise you he following- reduction of alcohol intake, Increase physical activity (Walk, Yoga, etc, Reduction of salt intake, Increase intake of Fruits and vegetables, lower intake of Fat and Saturated fat and deal with coexisting cardiovascular risk factors (e.g. Smoking, high cholesterol, etc.) For a customized diet program for weight loss & BP management (Optimal Heart Health Diet Program) please contact us directly.
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