How to Do Nothing, from wikiHow!

Things You'll Need

  • Over-the-counter medications
  • Natural detergents
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    Exfoliate once a week.
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    Go grocery shopping, and pick up healthier items such as:
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    Choose a pipe material for your ventilation system.

Warnings

  • While all of these tips are effective in lowering your blood pressure without medications, sometimes they are not enough. If your blood pressure stays at or above 140 mmHg over 90 mmHg (usually written 140/90) even while using these tips, you should see your doctor. The consequences of untreated or unchecked hypertension include increased risks of heart muscle thickening and hardening, diabetes, nerve damage, and stroke which can put a person in a wheelchair for the remainder of his/her life. Stroke sometimes can alter a person's brain function enough such that speech is permanently disrupted.
    • Kidney failure is another consequence HBP which can require that a person be put on kidney dialysis for life. If you find that engaging in prevention tactics is boring to you, just write stroke and kidney failure on a piece of paper and tape that to your refrigerator as a reminder of what can happen to you with high blood pressure.

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  1. How to Get Beautiful, Glowing Skin
  2. How to Lose Weight Over a Month
  3. How to Vent Plumbing