Can hypertension be reversed with a good diet?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am a 38-year-old male. I recently got my BP checked at home and it is 130/80 mmHg. Is it too much? Am I having hypertension? Should I avoid taking salt completely? Is there any substitute for salt to be included in the diet? Can hypertension be reversed with a good diet? Please, suggest a diet with low sodium intake to manage hypertension.

Kindly help.

Answer 1

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Normal pressure is 120/80 mmHg or lower. Your blood pressure is considered high (stage 1) if it reads 130 to 139 mmHg to 80 to 89 mmHg. Stage 2 high blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg or higher. If you get a blood pressure reading of 180/120 mmHg or higher more than once. You can take Himalayan pink salt's many touted health benefits with, well, a grain of salt. It contains roughly the same amount of sodium per teaspoon as ordinary table salt and fine sea salt, so do not overuse it. Most Americans include too much salt in their daily diets, mostly by eating prepared and processed foods. Himalayan pink salt helps to regulate blood pressure due to its property of balancing Vata dosha. It is a better alternative to normal salt for people with hypertension. 1.5 to 2.3 grams of Himalayan salt can be used per day. Experts recommend limiting salt of any kind in your diet because this common food topper contains sodium. For some people, sodium can increase blood pressure because it holds excess fluid in the body. The sodium content of sea salt and table salt is identical to 40 % when measured by weight. Primary hypertension cannot be completely reversed. But that does not mean everyone with this kind of high blood pressure needs to take medication. Some people are able to keep their blood pressure within a healthy range with lifestyle changes. But that requires sustaining these habits long term.

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