Controlling your blood pressure could help you in more ways than one. A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine showed that those chronic kidney disease patients who took greater care to watch their blood pressure levels experienced a 14% lower mortality rate. What this means is that taking natural steps to curtail your blood pressure could not only spare you from developing diseases such as stroke and heart attacks, but also your kidneys to function better.

One of the best ways to reduce high blood pressure is to curb your sodium intake, you can substitute different herbs and spices to help keep your food flavorful while still remaining healthy.

Another natural means of lowering blood pressure involves guided meditation. It’s a simple step that can go a long way in helping you maintain your blood pressure levels where they need to be and live as healthily as possible with chronic kidney disease.

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