Honoring the Gift of Heart Health for American Indians

Section Three - Help Your Heart! Control Your High Blood Pressure

Help Your Heart! Control Your High Blood Pressure
The Wisdom Family Takes Five Steps To Prevent or Control Blood Pressure
My Plan To Prevent or Control High Blood Pressure

My Plan To Prevent or Control High Blood Pressure

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Check two or three things you will do. Add more things over time.

1. Add Spice—Not Salt—to Your Life

 Season foods with herbs and spices like garlic, cilantro, pepper, oregano, and onion instead of salt.

 Eat more fruits and vegetables instead of salty snacks.

2. Take Heart. Try to:

 Lose weight if you are overweight.

 Eat smaller portions—do not go back for a second serving.

 Get 30 to 60 minutes of moderate physical activity on most days.

 Limit alcohol.

3. If You Have High Blood Pressure:

 Have your blood pressure checked often.

 Take your medicines the way your doctor tells you.

Your health and your family's health are priceless. Make an investment in it!

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
National Institutes of Health
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
NIH Publication No. 08-6340
June 2008