Patients with hypertension can increase their potassium intake. In addition, patients with hypertension should also quit smoking, quit drinking, increase exercise, reduce mental stress, and reduce sodium intake in order to lower blood pressure. 1. Increase potassium intake, because potassium ions can increase the amount of sodium ions in urine and promote the discharge of sodium ions, the main measures are: ① Consume more potassium-rich foods, such as fresh vegetables, fruits and beans. ② Potassium supplements are not recommended to reduce blood pressure, patients with normal renal function can use low-sodium potassium-rich alternative salt, potassium supplementation for people with renal insufficiency needs to be cautious and need to consult a doctor. 2.. Smoking cessation: Although smoking cessation cannot directly reduce blood pressure, it can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, so patients are advised to quit smoking. 3. Quit drinking: drinking alcohol can increase the probability of hypertension, and the more you drink, the greater the probability of occurrence, so quitting alcohol can cause a reduction in blood pressure. 4. Increase exercise: Exercise can improve blood pressure levels. 5. Reduce mental stress: Mental stress can activate the sympathetic nerves and cause blood pressure to rise. If necessary, psychotherapy and medication should be used to relieve anxiety and mental stress. 6. Reduce sodium salt intake: sodium salt can significantly raise blood pressure and increase the risk of hypertension, reducing sodium salt intake can lower blood pressure. Hypertensive patients should not only rely on the above ways to lower blood pressure, should follow the doctor’s guidance, regular medication.