high blood pressure often goes unnoticed it is critical to monitor blood pressure at regular intervals the sooner it is caught the easier it becomes to control it2 saltdoctors will ask you to cut down salt in your diet salt contains sodium which is directly proportional to blood pressure the richer the diet in sodium the higher the blood pressure3 dieta balanced diet can help you prevent a plethora of diseases the same is true for hypertension a diet rich in potassium helps maintain blood pressure levels whereas a diet rich in fats carbohydrates may trigger high blood pressure4 exercisea minimum 30 minutes of workout is mandatory for people with high blood pressure however they should consult their doctor before starting any workout regime5 quit smoking and alcoholmoderate consumption of alcohol may not affect blood pressure levels but smoking is directly linked to high blood pressure do consult a good doctor if you have any concerns regarding alcohol intake6 maintaining a healthy weightweight plays an important role when it comes to hypertension if you are obese then there are more chances of you being affected by hypertension obesity is the result of intake of more calories and no physical activity so to maintain a normal blood pressure one should try to lose weight as doing so will help a lot7 reducing stressstress can lead to high blood pressure and if not taken care of it can cause a permanent problem of high blood pressure there are many ways in which stress can be reduced including yoga meditation and by being optimistic towards life8 some nutrients can also helpeating foods rich in calcium potassium and magnesium can help in lowering blood pressure fish oils and garlic can also help