Medication and lifestyle changes are powerful combination for controlling the health issues related to high blood pressure. Few measures to control blood pressure.....  Decreasing the salt intake in diet- lower sodium intake — 1, 500 mg a day or less.  Choosing heart-healthy foods - fruits, vegetables, whole grains, poultry, fish and low-fat dairy foods.  Being active. Regularly exercising.  Avoiding or limiting alcohol.  Quiting smoking.  Losing weight.  Managing stress - deep breathing, yoga and meditation. Do Lifestyle changes, take medication, track your blood pressure daily at home to manage your blood pressure, stick with it, to have healthy heart..” Dr Pramod Narkhede DNB (cardiology), FSCAI Consultant Cardiologist