How is High Blood Pressure Treated?
Treatment depends on how high your blood pressure is. For people whose systolic reading falls in the range 120 to 129 and the diastolic reading is equal to or less than 80, lifestyle changes are usually recommended over medications. These may include:
Losing weight if you are overweight
Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables
Eating less salt
Eating less saturated fats
Increased physical activity
More physical activity
Limiting alcohol.