how to reduce high blood pressure?

my dad has a blood pressure of 160 what can i do to help him please help???

No salt, exercise, reduce weight if overweight, no smoking if he smokes, lots of veggies and less fat, lots of fruits, no booze, no stress or less stress. All of these will help lower his BP.

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#1 luvwatersports on 09.25.09 at 9:44 pm

check with the pharmacy….I’m sure there are some vitamins that will help him if he won’t go to the doctor…stay away from certain foods too

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#2 Medicine Woman on 09.25.09 at 10:31 pm

No salt, exercise, reduce weight if overweight, no smoking if he smokes, lots of veggies and less fat, lots of fruits, no booze, no stress or less stress. All of these will help lower his BP.
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#3 scsriver on 09.25.09 at 10:59 pm

Go to the doctor and let him or her give him someth for it.
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#4 Joe Jonas lover & proud of it! on 09.25.09 at 11:15 pm

The best ways are:
Losing excess weight.
Exercising.
Limiting alcohol to 2 drinks a day for men, and 1 drink a day for women.
Cutting back on salt.
Quitting smoking.
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#5 LoopeyLoz on 09.25.09 at 11:53 pm

Cut down on salt and also reduce fat intake.
Try and do some gentle exercise such as swimming.
Try and avoid stressful situations and look at ways to relax.
Consult the doctor about medication for controlling blood pressure
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