The Silent Killer… high blood pressure… sneaks up on you. This is High Blood Pressure Awareness Month. There are many things we can do to lower our blood pressure. We know a lot of them: eat plenty of fruit and vegetables, exercise and keep active, avoid fatty foods and many more. Some of us pay attention, but we kind of slack off on it.
Marais Des Cygne Extension Agent, Franny Eastwood, gave us some other ideas on how to control our blood pressure:
Don’t ignore your blood pressure. Have it checked today and if it is high, follow the recommendations of your doctor on medication and changes in life style.
