Ronak P asked:
I’m 18, south asian, and I’ll be on medication to control my high blood pressure. However, I’m also overweight. So, I was wondering that if I make a transition to a healthier lifestyle while taking the medication, is there anyway I could be off my medication in the future?
I’m 18, south asian, and I’ll be on medication to control my high blood pressure. However, I’m also overweight. So, I was wondering that if I make a transition to a healthier lifestyle while taking the medication, is there anyway I could be off my medication in the future?
It is possible to lower your BP through changing your lifestyle and it’s recommended even if you need to continue on the medication.
The things you can do is:
* Stop smoking or never begin
* Lose weight (A BMI under 25 is preferable)
* Reduce the stress in your life
* Eat less salt. Sodium increases blood pressure
* Reduce the amount of fat in your meals and increase the amount of vegetables.
* Avoid liquorice
Hypertension has a genetical component but I think a healthier lifestyle will benefit you and maybe reduce if not eliminate the need for blood pressure medication.