Lifestyle and home remedies

Lifestyle changes can help lower your blood pressure, boost your heart health and improve left ventricular hypertrophy signs if caused by high blood pressure. Your doctor is likely to recommend heart-healthy lifestyle changes, including the following:

• Quitting smoking.
• Losing weight. Left ventricular hypertrophy is often found in people who are obese regardless of blood pressure. Losing weight has been shown to reverse left ventricular hypertrophy. Keeping a healthy weight, or losing weight if you're overweight or obese, can also help control your blood pressure.
• Eating a heart-healthy diet. Eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products and good fats, such as olive oil. Reduce the amounts of refined carbohydrates, sodium and saturated fats in your diet.
• Limiting salt in your diet. Too much salt can increase your blood pressure. Choose low-sodium or no-salt-added foods, and don't add salt to your meals.
• Drinking alcohol in moderation, if at all. Alcohol can also raise your blood pressure, especially if consumed in large amounts.
• Getting regular physical activity. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity a week. For example, try brisk walking for about 30 minutes most days of the week. Even smaller amounts of activity will provide significant benefit. Ask your doctor if you need to restrict certain physical activities, such as very heavy weightlifting, which may temporarily raise your blood pressure.
• Managing stress. Find ways to manage stress, such as relaxation techniques.