High blood pressure is not usually something that you can cure, but it can be treated & managed. There are number of lifstyle changes that can help reduce Blood Pressure and at Chemist Direct we can help you make that positive change in your life. Below are a number of tips that we hope will help you lead a happier, healthy life without the worry of high blood pressure.

Being the right weight lowers blood pressure because your heart doesn't have to work so hard. If you are overweight, losing weight will help to reduce blood pressure. It is also an important way to keep your heart and blood vessels healthy.

To lose weight you need be more active to increase the amount of energy your body needs. You also need to eat less high-calorie food to reduce the amount of energy you take in. You can anaylize your progress by using a body fat monitor. Using the Omron BF508 Body Composition Monitor provides full body analyzing - a comprehensive understanding of your body composition to help you reaching your fitness or diet goals. Only a full body analyzing like BF508 will provide clinically validated results. See your success grow & see how your body composition has been changed. It will display your individual body fat and visceral fat to keep you motivating day by day and assist you to reach your goals.

You can also lose weight quicker by using a weight loss supplement such as Alli. Alli is only for adults who are deemed to be overweight with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 28 and over. It is for people who are ready to make the necessary lifestyle changes needed to lose weight.  Adding Alli to a reduced calorie, lower fat diet helps you lose 50% more weight. So for every 2 lb you lose with your own efforts Alli helps you lose 1 lb more. This will in turn help you lose weight quicker, reducing your blood pressure in the process.

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Quitting smoking can drastically reduce your blood pressure and improve your health. If you struggle to quit by will power alone there are many Nicotine Replacement Treatments to help you on your way and they can double your chances of staying smoke free. Nicotine replacement products do not contain toxic chemicals like Tar and Carbon Monoxide and are suitable for most individuals trying to quit smoking.

A gum such as Nicorette Freshmint Gum 4mg is suitable for those smoking more than 20 cigarettes a day. Gum is ideal for the relief of nicotine withdrawal symptoms as an aid to giving up smoking. It can be used to help smokers ready to stop smoking immediately and also to help smokers who need to cut down their cigarette use before stopping. You should use the gum for at least three months and then gradually reduce the number of pieces you chew. If you start with the Full Strength 4mg Gum, you can switch to the Low Strength 2mg Gum during the reduction stage.

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 High blood pressure can be caused by high stress levels. It might be easier said than done, but living a stress free life will reduce your blood pressure. So how can you stop the stress in your life and learn to relax? Firstly, give yourself the time and space to relax, maybe keep a stress diary for a few weeks – it will help you identify common stress patterns so that you can focus on resolving them. Also make sure you avoid nicotine, alcohol, & coffee. Exercise or any physical activity will also help work-off stress.

Also make sure you get enough rest and sleep and spend at least an hour relaxing. A Back & Neck Massager can help you relax. The Homedics Shiatsu 2 in 1 Back & Neck Massager with Heat SBM-500H-3GB custom fits to your body with the controls, and let the massage settings do their work, whilst the heat penetrates deep into your muscles helping to relieve tight muscles. Just a few hours a week could lead to a happy, healthier you.

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There are a number of herbal remedies that claim to help relieve stress. For example Bach Rescue Remedy can help you manage the emotional demands of everyday life. Each remedy aids a specific emotion and can help you take control of the way you feel and get more out of life. This can help reduce your stress levels and reduce your blood pressure.

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Boost heart health with supplemental garlic. Just 600 to 900 mg a day of a standardized garlic extract can improve heart and blood vessel health, and also has a mild blood pressure–lowering effect. Cut down on the amount of salt you eat too so that you have no more than 5 grams a day.

Kwai Garlic Ace One-A-Day helps maintain a healthy heart and circulation. Kwai garlic, is an effective antioxidant with three antioxidant vitamins A,C and E to create an advanced heart care supplement providing 300mg concentrated odour free Kwai garlic. Kwai garlic is backed by millions of pounds of garlic and heartcare research which indicates that Kwai garlic could help to keep cholesterol levels normal, thereby helping to maintain a healthy heart as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle.

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- Sidestep Salt - Avoid using too much table salt, limit salty fast foods, and read labels to find low-sodium foods in your grocery store.

- Watch what you eat - Choose a diet low in cholesterol and animal fat, and high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and low-fat milk products, with some nuts and seeds.

- Try CoQ10 - Taking 100 mg a day of this powerful antioxidant may have a significant impact on your blood pressure after one to several months.

- Alcohol - Keep alcohol intake below the recommended limits

- Take regular exercise