My blood pressure is 134/94 .is it normal or some measure should be taken.

Question

Dear lybrateuser,
- The normal range for blood pressure for your age is 120/80 or below
- follow some lifestyle measures like :
- have a salt restricted diet, avoid fried, processed & junk foods, foods containing saturated fats,also avoid pickles, papads & namkeens, restrict intake of tea, coffee to 1-2 cups per day if you have more, avoid alcohol & smoking if you do
- do regular exercise like walking, jogging, swimming for 30 min daily
- sleep well for at least 7-8 hrs at night, keep your sleep & wake up time fixed
- de-stress by doing yoga, meditation, deep breathing, listening to light music or follow a hobby
- monitor BP regularly.

Nash Kamdin · Accepted Answer

Dear lybrateuser,
- The normal range for blood pressure for your age is 120/80 or below
- follow some lifestyle measures like :
- have a salt restricted diet, avoid fried, processed & junk foods, foods containing saturated fats,also avoid pickles, papads & namkeens, restrict intake of tea, coffee to 1-2 cups per day if you have more, avoid alcohol & smoking if you do
- do regular exercise like walking, jogging, swimming for 30 min daily
- sleep well for at least 7-8 hrs at night, keep your sleep & wake up time fixed
- de-stress by doing yoga, meditation, deep breathing, listening to light music or follow a hobby
- monitor BP regularly.