Will I found out about my high blood pressure in my early 20s as well and i really didn't want to get on meds . With all of the side affects who needs it? So I had a talk with my doc , and she hooked be up with info about resperate, it has help me to lower my pressure, and even helps me to relaxs its hot! maybe u should try it out ....good luck

What type of device are you using for your measurment? Aneroid, electronic, or mercurial?

I am in a similar situation, but I am only 15. I was at 146/93 (average) when I decided to not run on a daily basis, or run at all for the months of April to June. Even after exercise, it was still high (136/87). I would try a better diet (low sodium) and if they are still fairly high, get a measurement done by a doctor or yourself with a mercury sphyg. I am only saying this because electronic monitors, even when properly calibrated, can be off by more than 8mmHg. Mercury never fails, and is the most accurate that you can ever get.

Even if your BP reading is 8mmHg higher at the doctor's office than at home or with an electronic monitor vs a mercury one, blakey's BP reading is still over 120/80! Det & exercise are great. I can not stress that enough. Unless you want to live on meds your whole life, you'd better get a thorough exam and check out what could be the potential causes of your HBP. I would strongly recommend the resperate to help control your blood pressure. It's a breathing unit that lowers your BP naturally and SAFELY! Above all, stay active!!!
Veronicca