<s>[INST] Im 28 and my blood pressure readiong at home is typically 131/60 to 140/70. I know this is high but I am active and eat well, I dont know how to get my blood pressure lower. Recently I took my blood pressure and it was 143/59. 15 minutes later it was 153/62. Whats going on [/INST] Hi, This much variation is possible with blood pressure and also variation depends on the position of hand, whether your is relaxed or not, also BP apparatus. You should take resting blood pressure and in the same position every time. Also follow healthy lifestyle like avoid fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity, at least 30 minutes a day and 5 days a week. Eat lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't be abdominal fat deposition or obesity. Get your lipid profile and sugars tested once. After all this if your average is falling over 140/90 then you will need medicine. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  </s>