Abstract: . . .  segments of 10 -15 minutes. Check first with your doctor if you have heart problems or are new to exercise. Drinking a lot of caffeine and being under stress can raise blood pressure, but this is only temporary. Nevertheless cutting down on coffee, tea and cola drinks and using relaxation techniques such as meditation can help to avoid these short-term increases. Changing your lifestyle in this way can help to achieve a significant drop in your blood pressure levels, whether or not you are taking tablets. The effects can often be seen quite quickly - usually within weeks of starting. This Food Fact sheet is a public service of The British Dietetic Association intended for information only. It is not a substitute for proper medical diagnosis or dietary advice given by a Registered Dietitian (RD). To check that your dietitian is Registered check www.hpc-uk.org. Other Food Fact sheets are available from www.bda.uk.com. BDA December 2005 By Sue Baic RD  . . .
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