Written by Vera Coetsee, Health and Nutrition Coach

3 Feb 2025

Managing high blood pressure is crucial for maintaining overall health and preventing serious complications. Lifestyle changes can play a significant role in controlling blood pressure levels effectively. By adopting healthier habits such as a balanced diet, regular physical activity, weight management, and stress reduction, individuals can make meaningful strides towards better cardiovascular health. This approach not only helps in managing hypertension but also fosters a healthier lifestyle, benefiting both physical and mental well-being.

 

Causes of high blood pressure:

 

Here are some effective lifestyle changes to help manage high blood pressure:

 

Implementing these changes can significantly impact your blood pressure management and promote better cardiovascular health. If you need support with your heart health this year, make an appointment at our clinic here.

 

Cardiovascular Screening Available at Restore

At Restore we offer personalised health screening to those looking for more specific support. The coronary risk profile screening is created to help prevent heart disease and atherosclerosis by screening for cardiovascular health. This test is recommended if you have a high risk of heart disease, such as a family history of this condition. The coronary heart health testing panel includes:

 

 

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Filippou C, Tatakis F, Polyzos D, Manta E, Thomopoulos C, Nihoyannopoulos P, Tousoulis D, Tsioufis K. Overview of salt restriction in the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) and the Mediterranean diet for blood pressure reduction. Rev Cardiovasc Med. 2022 Jan 19;23(1):36. doi: 10.31083/j.rcm2301036. PMID: 35092228.