Even for the most healthy of people, blood pressure will increase with age, however, there are many elements of our modern lifestyle which predispose us to high blood pressure regardless of the age we might be. Blood pressure can be reduced and controlled by making lifestyle changes, although some people under certain circumstances will also need to take medication for hypertension either in the short term or permanently. ANP Pharma is a stockist of all leading blood pressure treatments including Amlodipine tablets.

Whether you are prescribed medication or not, your GP or healthcare professional will always recommend lifestyle changes to help control hypertension. Here are some of the steps you can take for the immediate treatment of high blood pressure at home.

• Lose weight, this must be done safely especially if you are starting or increasing exercise – dietary changes and exercise programmes should dovetail
• Quit smoking
• Cut down or eliminate alcohol
• Reduce caffeine intake, typically found in tea, coffee and cola
• Try and ensure undisturbed sleep of around seven to eight hours every night

Foods to Reduce Blood Pressure

Change your diet to three healthy and nutritious meals every day. Cut out junk food, snacks which are generally high in salt and sugar, and high-calorie sweet treats and drinks. Focus on fruit, vegetables and fibre with low salt meals - the recommended daily intake of salt is only a teaspoon per day and salt is hidden in many cold shelf meals and takeaways. Cook for yourself so you can control what you eat.

A high blood pressure diagnosis can be a real worry; many people are not even aware of their blood pressure reading as they experience no change in their quality of life or other health problems, so receiving a high level diagnosis can come as a total shock. It is important to learn how to reduce high blood pressure safely.  Many of the steps you can take will make an almost immediate impact, but it is essential not to panic and implement measures which may be drastic as they can potentially cause other health issues.

How to Cure High Blood Pressure?

High blood pressure is not an illness, but it can be a symptom of an unhealthy lifestyle, underlying heart disease, other health conditions or just advancing age.  Most doctors aim to control high blood pressure so it remains at an acceptable level using a combination of medication and lifestyle changes.

ANP Pharma sells Amlodipine tabletsand other hypertension medication to help control high blood pressure on your doctor’s advice. Take a look at our website to find out more https://www.anppharma.co.uk/