Can quitting smoking and managing stress lower BP?

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I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.

Yes, it can be controlled. Here are general measures to control blood pressure:

1. Avoid smoking and other addictions.
2. Reduce salt intake in the diet.
3. Cut down on fatty foods, junk foods, and saturated fats.
4. Avoid stress and anxiety.
5. Engage in regular moderate-intensity exercise, such as brisk walking for 30 minutes.
6. Ensure proper night sleep, at least eight hours per 24 hours, including at least six hours of uninterrupted sleep at night.
7. Reduce weight even if it is within the normal range.
8. Drink plenty of water.
9. Practice deep breathing exercises and meditation.

Measure your blood pressure while you are completely relaxed. Sit for five minutes in a quiet room without talking to anyone. Empty your bowel and bladder before checking your blood pressure. Avoid tea or coffee for 30 minutes before checking your blood pressure. Sit on a chair with your feet on the ground, back supported, and hands supported on a table, with the cuff positioned at the level of your heart. Check your blood pressure, and repeat after five minutes. Then, check your blood pressure in the other arm and repeat after five minutes. During the entire period, remain relaxed and quiet. The arm with the higher blood pressure readings is your blood pressure. Take at least two or more readings, and the average of the readings is your actual blood pressure.

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