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Dash Your Way To Lower Blood Pressure

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In one trial, 40% of people who started a 6 mon walking program lowered their systolic BP into the normal range. And the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet which is high in fruits, whole grains & low fat dairy products & low in sodium can drop BP as much as prescription drugs.

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(Consumer Reports on Health - May 2010)
- Submitted by EDWARDS1411 4/21/2010 in Staying Healthy | 0 Comments
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