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Are there any changes that you can make to your diet besides cutting out high sodium foods to help lower your blood pressure?

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Along with reducint sodium intake findings also show that potassium, magnesium, and fiber may also affect blood pressure. Fruit and vegtables are high in potassium, magnesium, and fiber and low in sodium. Also, nuts, seeds, legumes, lean meats, and poultry are good sources of magnesium.

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Usually making nice herbal teas and lowering your overall calorie intake can help you with this. But this is not that simple and requires time to get your blood pressure under control.

Sometimes other things than food can cause BP to rise. You should check yourself with a professional. Do all the analysis before making a call how to treat this condition on your own.

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