20 Natural Ways to Reduce Blood Pressure

14. Eat Garlic

Garlic shows promise in treating hypertension, according to research studies. It may lower blood pressure nearly as well as prescribed medication, with hardly any reported side effects, though it does not affect blood pressure levels already in the normal range.

For best results, use garlic powder or cooked garlic, but supplements are also useful. It's worth noting that these benefits are only noted with particularly high doses of garlic.