Take small steps to lower blood pressure

ASK THE DOCTORS

Dear Doctors: I just had my yearly physical, and my blood pressure has moved into the upper range of normal.

The idea that it may be increasing is worrying me. I prefer not to take medications, so I want to get ahead of this. What can I do to lower my blood pressure naturally?

Dear Reader: Your instinct to take this change seriously is well-founded. Blood pressure is an important metric of good heal…