Sit quietly for 5 minutes before measuring
Keep both feet flat on the floor
Rest your back against a chair
Support your arm at heart level
Avoid talking...
Sit down and rest quietly
Slow your breathing
Inhale through your nose for 4 seconds
Exhale slowly for 6 to 8 seconds
Loosen tight clothing
Drink a glass of...
Sit or lie down and rest quietly for 5–10 minutes
Take slow, deep breaths
Loosen tight clothing
Drink a glass of water
Avoid caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and exercise
Use...
Drink more water
Increase salt intake if you do not have a condition that requires salt restriction
Eat smaller, more frequent meals
Avoid standing up too quickly
Wear...
Sit down and rest quietly for 5 to 10 minutes
Slow your breathing: inhale for 4 seconds, exhale for 6 seconds
Loosen tight clothing
Avoid caffeine, nicotine,...
Talk to your doctor before changing or stopping any blood pressure medicine
Check your blood pressure regularly at home
Lose excess weight if needed
Reduce sodium intake
Follow...
Sit down and rest quietly for 5–10 minutes
Take slow, deep breaths
Loosen tight clothing
Avoid caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and exercise
Drink a glass of water if you...
Increase fluid intake
Increase salt intake if advised by a doctor
Eat small, frequent meals
Avoid skipping meals
Rise slowly from sitting or lying positions
Avoid standing for long...
Drink more water
Increase salt intake only if your doctor says it is safe
Eat small, frequent meals
Avoid standing up too quickly
Wear compression stockings
Limit alcohol
Review medications...
Drink more water
Increase salt intake if approved by a doctor
Eat smaller, more frequent meals
Avoid standing up too quickly
Wear compression stockings
Limit alcohol
Avoid hot showers and...
Sit quietly and rest for 5–10 minutes
Recheck your blood pressure after resting
Take prescribed blood pressure medicine exactly as directed
Avoid caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and energy...
Sit quietly and rest for 5–10 minutes
Slow your breathing
Avoid caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and exercise
Drink water if you may be dehydrated
Loosen tight clothing
Recheck your blood...
Take prescribed blood pressure medicines exactly as directed
Check blood pressure at home regularly
Reduce salt intake
Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat foods
Avoid processed...
Sit or lie down and rest
Take slow, deep breaths
Loosen tight clothing
Recheck your blood pressure after 5 to 10 minutes
Avoid caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and exercise
Drink...
Drink water or an oral rehydration solution
Lie down and raise your legs above heart level
Stand up slowly from sitting or lying positions
Eat a small...
Sit quietly for 5 minutes before measuring
Avoid caffeine, smoking, and exercise for 30 minutes before checking
Empty your bladder if needed
Sit with your back supported...
See a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment
Take prescribed blood pressure medicines exactly as directed
Reduce sodium intake
Eat more fruits and vegetables
Choose whole grains, beans,...
Sit down and rest quietly
Take slow, deep breaths
Loosen tight clothing
Drink a glass of water
Avoid caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol
Keep your head elevated
Use a cool, calm...
Sit down and rest quietly for 5–10 minutes
Take slow, deep breaths
Avoid caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and exercise
Loosen tight clothing
Drink water if you may be dehydrated
Use...
Drink a glass of water
Eat a salty snack
Stand up slowly
Cross your legs while sitting
Tighten your leg and abdominal muscles
Lie down and raise your legs
Avoid...
Sit quietly for 5 minutes before measuring
Empty your bladder if needed
Remove tight clothing from the upper arm
Rest your back against a chair
Keep both feet...
Sit quietly and breathe slowly and deeply for 5 to 10 minutes
Loosen tight clothing
Rest in a comfortable seated position with your back supported
Avoid caffeine,...
Reduce sodium intake
Follow a DASH-style diet
Eat more potassium-rich foods if appropriate
Maintain a healthy weight
Exercise regularly
Limit alcohol
Quit smoking
Manage stress
Get enough sleep
Reduce caffeine if it raises...
Sit down and rest quietly for 5–10 minutes
Take slow, deep breaths
Loosen tight clothing
Drink a glass of water
Avoid caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and exercise
Empty your bladder...
