To lowering heart rate, I walk. I do 10,000 steps a day. That mean 3 times 15 minutes walk. Morning, after lunch at day time, and sunset time 15 minutes. This controls my heart pulse rate, and blood pressure. After morning walk I take the two meds, than test pressure and pulse with a micro-life tester, than both test looks good. I repeat at sunset the walk the meds and the test. I quit drinking beer ( : ( ) but its ok. Limit coffee (morning) and wine (at night after dinner) to small cup ie glass works for me...