How long does it take to lower blood pressure by eating healthier?

Mine has been abnormally high for about a week .

I have been having one sided headaches, and pressure behind my eyes all month.
So it prompted me to check my blood pressure.

I will be getting an eye exam soon and will go-to doctor as soon as I find a new PCP.

I don't eat too terribly. I snack and fruit and eat oatmeal for breakfast most days . Dinner varies between healthy and unhealthy (had pizza yesterday 😞)

Again, I know I need to see a doctor and I will. I just couldn't find info from a reputable place online, at least from my phone I couldn't see reputable sites..just blogs about it

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SW-User

Could be stress related. My cousin is only 28 but her blood pressure goes up to 140/90 sometimes because of her stressful job

Lower your salt and caffeine intake. Drink plenty of water. I once read a study that a couple tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, one in the morning and one in the evening helps reduce blood pressure significantly over the course of a month. Also exercise. If you’re overweight try to lose weight

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@SW-User but headache for a month?? I'm still wanting to get checked out

SW-User

@iamnikki Sure. It’s better to get checked out.
Yes headaches can last longer than that due to different reasons with migraines being one of them especially that you mentioned they’re one-sided. Get well soon

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@SW-User TY