Posted by Ken on August 19, 2000 at 17:16:09:

In Reply to: high blood pressure - 130/96 posted by cher on August 11, 2000 at 13:17:12:

: Are there any solutions other than medications - like aspirin, bananas, etc. that are really effective for borderline hypertension?

Exercise, cleared with your doctor, as well as a low salt diet can be effective in controlling borderline hypertension.

Depending on your age, blood pressure can increase slightly with age, your doctor may recommend exercise and a low salt diet before putting you on any medication.

Ken