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New Delhi: Among many the ailments that are classified as silent killers, high blood pressure is one of them. A 2015 estimate by the Ministry of Health puts the number of Indians suffering from high blood pressure at 200 million, and it accounts for 8 per cent of total deaths in India. Apart from medication, home remedies can also ensure that high blood pressure stays under control. “Medications to treat high blood pressure are necessary, but certain home remedies must also be considered. These have no side effects and on the contrary, help people to lead a healthy life despite being diagnosed with high blood pressure. The medical fraternity recommends these home remedies as they are easy to pursue,” said Dr Sanchayan Roy, General Physician, Delhi. Daily Exercising Exercise can do wonders for any ailment and people suffering from high blood pressure can benefit big time from exercising. Doctors recommend daily exercising of 30 to 60 minutes to lower blood pressure, keep body shape intact and decrease the risk of diabetes. Patients between the age group of 40 and 55 can opt for slightly high intensity workouts, while those in the age groups of above 55 can stick to light jogging, yoga and cardio exercises that do not...
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