Good evening after busy week everyone!:)Not for all? I must say mine is not great as well! My partner has been diagnosed with high blood pressure, and I do worry about him taking medication to bring the numbers down. Blood test is generally normal and level of bad cholesterol as well, but still we need to work out on finding a way to bring high pressure down. Let see how can I help him…
High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when your blood pressure increases to unhealthy levels. Your blood pressure measurement takes into account how much blood is passing through your blood vessels and the amount of resistance the blood meets while the heart is pumping. Hypertension typically develops over the course of several years. Usually, you don’t notice any symptoms. But even without symptoms, high blood pressure can cause damage to your blood vessels and organs, especially the brain, heart, eyes, and kidneys.
Early detection is important. Home monitoring can help you keep tabs on your blood pressure. Blood Pressure Monitor is available to buy widely and without a prescription. Talk to your doctor about home monitoring before you get started. Regular blood pressure readings can help you and your doctor notice any changes. If your blood pressure is elevated, your doctor may check your blood pressure over a few weeks to see if the number stays elevated or falls back to normal levels.

Lifestyle plays an important role in treating high blood pressure. If you successfully control your blood pressure with a healthy lifestyle, you might avoid, delay or reduce the need for medication. There are a number of things you can do to lower blood pressure naturally, even without medication.

Weight loss is one of the most effective lifestyle changes for controlling blood pressure. Losing even a small amount of weight if you’re overweight or obese can help reduce your blood pressure. In general, you may reduce your blood pressure by about 1 millimeter of mercury (mm Hg) with each kilogram (about 2.2 pounds) of weight you lose.
Regular physical activity — such as 150 minutes a week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week — can lower your blood pressure by about 5 to 8 mm Hg if you have high blood pressure. It’s important to be consistent because if you stop exercising, your blood pressure can rise again. Some examples of aerobic exercise you may try to lower blood pressure include walking, jogging, cycling, swimming or dancing.
Eating a diet that is rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products and skip on saturated fat and cholesterol can lower your blood pressure by up to 11 mm Hg if you have high blood pressure. Consider boosting potassium. Reduce sodium in your diet.
Add natural super foods, herbs and Spices to your diet like :
Cayenne Pepper– Cayenne Pepper is probably the fastest way to lower high blood pressure. Cayenne pepper is a powerful vasodilator, which means it helps expand blood vessels and improve blood flow. This effect naturally lowers blood pressure levels by increasing the rate at which blood flows throughout the circulatory system, which in turn takes some of the pressure off arterial walls. Either mix one teaspoon of cayenne pepper with half a cup of lukewarm water or mix two tablespoons of raw organic honey with two teaspoons of cayenne pepper; boil them with eight ounces of water and drink when it is warm.
Coconut Water. Coconut water finds itself high on the list of home remedies for high blood pressure. One of the causes for high blood pressure is an imbalance of electrolytes in the blood. Because coconut water contains an adequate supply of minerals and salts, it can help counter this imbalance. Modern researchers say the potassium content in coconut water plays a huge role in lowering blood pressure. Both potassium chloride (seen in supplements) and potassium citrate (seen in foods) can help lower blood pressure.
Raw Garlic. Garlic contains gamma-glutamylcysteine, a natural ACE inhibitor.  This chemical, in combination with the high allicin content, give garlic its ability to dilate arteries, thereby lowering blood pressure. Take one clove of garlic and remove the skin, chew well and swallow. Yes, nobody wants to be around you after. 🙂 You can also buy in pill form.
Raw Almonds. When added to a healthy diet, almonds can help influence lower blood pressure levels. In the diet, almonds are included in the “nuts, seeds and legumes” group. The diet recommends eating four to five servings of this food group per week. With regard to almonds, one serving of almonds is just one-third cup. The healthy monounsaturated fat in almonds contributes to lower blood cholesterol levels and reduced arterial inflammation, which ultimately helps lower the pressure inside the arteries.
Hibiscus Tea. Herbal teas containing hibiscus can lower blood pressure quickly and dramatically if you drink three cups on a daily basis.
Pour a glass of cranberry juice. A glass of low calorie cranberry juice can lower blood pressure as effectively as a glass of red wine.
Include a wide variety of potassium-rich fruits and vegetables in your diet. Scientists generally agree that potassium is a vital addition to any diet designed to lower blood pressure. Good sources of potassium include peas, bananas, potatoes, tomatoes, orange juice, kidney beans, cantaloupe, honeydew melons, and raisins.
Limit the amount of alcohol you drink and quit smoking.
Reduce your stress. Chronic stress may contribute to high blood pressure. More research is needed to determine the effects of chronic stress on blood pressure. Occasional stress also can contribute to high blood pressure if you react to stress by eating unhealthy food, drinking alcohol or smoking.

From all these tips I must admit that getting my partner being more active will be the worst part!