High blood pressure

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A whole lot of good information at Hypertension Canada.


A few things to be aware of:

• There's more than one type of hypertension, and the treatment varies depending on what type you have.
  
• Blood pressure is connected in many ways to kidney health, and blood sugar control can also be a factor.
  
• Unless you have body chemistry with low sodium, cutting down on salt in the diet is usually a very good idea.  Be aware that dairy products, including milk, contain a lot of sodium. 
  
• Losing a bit of weight also has a positive effect on blood pressure control.  In addition to eating sugars and starches in moderation, keeping a diary of everything you eat will help you track and control your eating habits.
  
• And yes, exercise is good too, especially if you have a sedentary desk job.
  

(Disclaimer:  I am not a doctor, but I've typed a lot of hypertension reports and know the general lay of the land.)