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A number of supplements may lower blood pressure, as well. “Herbs such as hawthorn (500 to 1,500 mg), green tea (50 to 100 mg), and ginger (25 to 50 mg) are safe to use in the management of high blood pressure,” says cardiologist Stephen T. Sinatra, MD. He also suggests taking garlic supplements (500 to 1,000 mg) daily. “Garlic has an ACE-inhibiting quality that helps to lower blood pressure,” he explains. “In addition, garlic reduces stickiness, therefore lowering your risk of developing clots.”

Almost 80 percent of dietary sodium comes from processed foods and restaurant meals, claims the Center for Science in the Public Interest. The AMA is calling for those amounts to be cut in half. When you’re shopping, select unsalted or no-salt-added broths, soups, canned vegetables, and nuts, and avoid salty snacks. Enhance the flavor of your home-cooked recipes with herbs and spices, and ask to have your food prepared without salt when dining out.

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