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Making lifestyle changes can help reduce your blood pressure, but taking cinnamon supplements probably isn’t one of them
Hypertension strains your heart and blood vessels, causing damage that can contribute to heart attacks
A high intake of sugar can cause an increase in ‘bad’ cholesterol and a decrease in ‘good’ cholesterol
Medication, exercise and diet changes can all help
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Lifestyle changes can help, but you may also need medication
An ideal blood pressure is less than 120 mm Hg systolic and less than 80 mm Hg diastolic
While not magic elixirs, some drinks like beet juice and skim milk may help keep numbers down
Don’t believe the rumors about aspirin being a magic way to lower BP
This herb offers different potential benefits from the basil you find in pesto
A zesty thirst-quencher that’s dairy-free and vegan
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