Hypertension is so prevalent that it is almost a fashion fad. Despite advances in detection techniques, measuring 
devices, and medical advances a vast majority of adults are still naïve as far as blood pressure control is concerned.
Is it because they are unwilling to change? Or because high blood pressure show little or no symptoms? Or lack of understanding of its trickling effect? Blood pressure problems may rise steadily over several years, slipping by undetected only to peak suddenly causing stroke, heart disease, kidney disease, and even brain damage. It is not called the silent killer for nothing!
It seems to me that we have to be preemptive. Here are some tips to thrive on to dominate your blood pressure:
Dietary considerations:
Maintain a high fiber diet: it is a proven fact that a high fiber diet is beneficial for combating high blood pressure. Fiber suppresses appetite, and prevents fat re-absorption. It helps cleans the arteries and eliminate fats. Increase intake of nuts (e.g. almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, etc), brown rice, and millet. Fiber may be supplemented with Psyllium or a combination of fibers. 
A balance of plant protein (e.g. tofu, Spirulina), vitamins, and minerals is very beneficial. You don’t have to turn vegetarian, but high blood pressure is almost non existent among vegetarians.
Four stalks of celery eaten daily has been shown to significantly lower blood pressure. Or you can try it in our cocktail. Also, Cinnamon (½ teaspoon daily) over an extended period of time is known to reduce blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol up to 36%.
Lose some weight. Many systolic pressure numbers have dropped up to 20% when weight is lost. The good news here is not only killing two birds with one stone, but you do not have to lose a lot of weight. Five to 10lbs has been significant enough to gain huge results.
Exercise, exercise, exercise. Exercises such as walking, swimming, and aerobics increase the heart rate and lung activity, thereby increasing the oxygen available to the muscles and heart. About 3 days a week is fine. As far as exercise goes, anything is better than nothing. See some examples on our exercise page or click here.
Stress. The common factor among high blood pressure sufferers. It is necessary to take steps to combat stress when blood pressure is high. See stress management tips here.
Watch out for medications because some are known to slow down heart rate such as beta-blockers or calcium-channel 
blockers. Be sure you understand the medication you may be taking. Obtain a target heart zone from your doctor and work with it. This is where natural supplements, like herbs, come in. Herbal supplements can help in every area of the anti-high BP arsenal:
Hawthorn lowers pressure, strengthens veins and arteries. Cordyceps lowers pressure and reduces platelet aggregation. Capsicum cleans veins and arteries. Garlic lowers pressure. CoQ10 oxygenates cells and enhances circulation.
Combination of Capsicum and Garlic with Parsley- useful in enhancing overall circulation, and in toning and strengthening the heart. It is useful in stabilizing the blood pressure. Another combination called GC-X (Garlic, Capsicum, Goldenseal Root, Parsley, Ginger, Eleuthero Root) reduces swelling in vessels. It is good for addressing the kidneys which is important in dealing with high BP.
Hold the salt. The national blood pressure guidelines recommend limiting sodium to about 1 teaspoon of table salt. Use sea salt instead. It is loaded with minerals that are good for your health. Substituting with sea salt may drop systolic pressure 2 to 8 points. Also, herbs can add flavors to foods (here’s how) so that you do not need salt in the first place. Avoid processed meats and canned foods.
Whatever the case is, it is important to seek medical attention when dealing with an organ like the heart. It is also important to pace yourself when dealing with blood pressure problems, and allow some time to get it under control. Being eager to get it under control makes one anxious and therefore, further compounds the problem.
Remember it is enough to survive blood pressure problems…you must thrive as you get it under control.