Sometimes you can lower blood pressure with alternatives, like diet, excercise or relaxation techniques. Sometimes a simple diuretic can do the trick. I've h

Sometimes you can lower blood pressure with alternatives, like diet, excercise or relaxation techniques. Sometimes a simple diuretic can do the trick. I've heard many doctors say a diuretic should always be tried first. It's also complicated by the fact that blood pressure is highly individual. There doesn't seem to be one level that is good for all.