Q: How can you lower blood pressure without medication?
I have somewhat high blood pressure right on the edge of being stage one hypertension. I don’t want to take medication because A.) I don’t have insurance at the moment and B.) Blood pressure medication is bad for the liver.

So the question is: how can I lower my blood pressure without using medication? Thanks!

A: 1. Lose weight if you’re overweight.
2. Reduce sodium intake. try to keep it under 2,200 milligrams a day.
3Reduce your alcohol intake. try not to exceed a drink a day. Also, stop smoking.
4, Exercise more frequently.
5. Eat a diet low in fat, saturated ,fat sodium, and colesterol. And increase your intake of legumes.

Q: What blood pressure medication is the safest during pregnancy??
I just recently had a miscarriage caused by high blood pressure. I want to try again, but i am worried that taking any medication while pregnant will harm the fetus’s growth. My doctor told me that i will continue to miscarry without the medication, but i am very worried about any effects to the baby. What is the safest blood pressure medication to take while pregnant and have there been any studies to prove no abnormalities. I am very worried. Please can anyone help. Thanks.

A: Sousou! High blood pressure medicines commonly used during pregnancy include:

* Methyldopa (a first-choice oral medicine for controlling high blood pressure during a pregnancy).
* Hydralazine (a first- or second-choice intravenous medicine for quickly lowering severely high blood pressure during pregnancy).
* Labetalol (a first- or second-choice intravenous medicine for quickly lowering severely high blood pressure in the hospital, and also considered a first- or second-choice oral medicine for controlling high blood pressure during pregnancy).
* Nifedipine (a first- or second-choice oral medicine for controlling high blood pressure during pregnancy).

Magnesium sulfate is considered the safest and most effective anticonvulsant for preventing eclampsia (seizures) during pregnancy

Medicine for preeclampsia and high blood pressure during pregnancy may be used to:
* Control high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure does not prevent preeclampsia from getting worse, because high blood pressure is only a symptom of the condition, not a cause. High blood pressure medicine is usually not used unless a pregnant woman’s diastolic blood pressure (the second number) reaches levels of about 105 mm Hg (millimeters of mercury) and above.1 Expectant management is the preferred treatment for mild high blood pressure during pregnancy.
* Prevent seizures. Magnesium sulfate is usually started before delivery and continued for 24 hours after delivery for women with pregnancy-related seizures (eclampsia) and those with moderate to severe preeclampsia.
* Speed up fetal lung development. When possible, a corticosteroid (betamethasone or dexamethasone) is given to the mother prior to a premature birth (up to 34 weeks of gestation). This medicine matures the fetus’s lungs over a 24-hour period, which lowers the risk of breathing problems after birth.

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Q: How exactly does blood pressure medication work ?
If blood pressure is the result of blood moving inefficiently or in a restricted manner around your body then how does blood pressure medication go about lowering it ? Does it contain something that expands your arteries ? Or some type of blood thinner ? Or does it merely slow your heart down ? Thanks for your replies

A: Blood pressure is the force exerted by the flow of blood on the walls of major arterial blood vessels — similar to the flow of water through a garden hose. It is determined by the amount of blood being pumped by the heart in a minute (cardiac output) compared to the resistance of the arterial vessel walls.

This explains why both the amount of fluid in your arteries and the relative elasticity, or “hardening” of the arteries, are factors in high blood pressure. Again, think of a hose. If the water is turned on full blast and there is a kink in the tubing, the pressure builds up. Likewise, the higher the volume of blood and the stiffer the artery, the harder the heart has to work to pump the blood around your system.

Because blood is the foundation of life, nature is mainly concerned with a loss of blood pressure. If your blood pressure drops suddenly, during shock or in reaction to medication for example, our bodies have multiple protective measures to instantly restore homeostasis.

But nature has fewer mechanisms to address high blood pressure, so the best defense is a good offense. How do you know if you have high blood pressure? Up to a third of the people who have it don’t even know it. Since there are virtually no symptoms until hypertension is advanced, the best way to tell is to get regular blood pressure readings

Antihypertensives work in one or more ways: by decreasing blood volume via increased urine production (diuretics); by facilitating blood flow through dilation of blood vessels (alpha-blockers, ACE inhibitors, and sympathetic nerve inhibitors); or by decreasing the rate and/or force of heart contractions, thereby decreasing volume of blood pumped through arteries (alpha-beta blockers, beta-blockers, and calcium channel blockers). Other drugs, like angiotensin blockers and mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists, block natural chemicals produced by the body to combat low blood pressure.

Q: Does blood pressure medication make everyone feel tired and sore all over?
I have been taking blood pressure medication for 3 days, and although my blood pressure is now perfect, I feel awful.

I just wanted to know if this is something that is temporary, where the side effects you become immune to, or if this is something unusual?

A: It does take a while to adjust to. Ive been taking BP meds for 8 years and I just got my dosage adjusted last Thurs. Now I feel Blah!( tired, Dizzy, headaches) Eventually your body will get used to it and you will be feeling great.

Q: How long does it take blood pressure medication to take effect?
I am a 33 yr old guy. My doctor just put me on 25mg of Hydrochlorothiazide. One pill a day. I started taking yesterday. I have been monitoring my blood pressure constantly since. Its still way too high. Should I be concerned and call my physician or wait a few days for the medication to take effect.

A: HZT acts as a diuretic to reduce the volume of the blood. The Kidney is the one doing this work, therefore you might need to wait for a few days to normalize your blood pressure.

While taking this med, you need to eat potassium-rich foods such as banana, raisins, orange juice to prevent hypokalemia (low potassium level on the blood) which is an occasional side-effect.

For further readings, check this site: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a682571.html

For further discussion on any medication go to pharmacy reviewer forum website.

Q: Does Blood Pressure medication always work ?
I work with a lady who has had high blood pressure for years. Last week, she had, what they diagnosed as Bells Palsy – and per her on medication for her high blood pressure. Today our boss took her blood pressure and it is 160/100. I’d be running to a doctor – what do you think ?
How many days does the medication take to become effective ?

A: No medication always works. But generally it works for a large portion of those who use it.

160/100 is not life threatening. She needs to follow her dr’s orders, continue her medication and follow up on treatment.

Medication is not a magic bullet, it takes time, tweaking, dietary and lifestyle changes to work optimally.

Q: What type of high blood pressure medication would be best to combine with a low dosage of beta blocker?
I recently started taking medication for high blood pressure. My doctor prescribed a beta blocker and a diuretic. However, I am not tolerating the diuretic and was wondering what other types of medication would be effective in a combined therapy with a low dosage of a beta blocker.

A: You have two more options among the first line antihypertensive medications. Your doctor can either place you an an ACE inhibitor such as lisinopril, or a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker such as amlodipine. The choice depends on your other medical problems. For example, if you are a diabetic, lisinopril would be better for its kidney protection effects; if you like to excercise a lot, amlodipine would be better since it does not bottom out the blood pressure during excercise, etc. What you should avoid is non-dydropyridine calcium channel blockers such as diltiazem, which tend to slow down the heart and, combined with the beta blocker, could lead to the heart rate that is too slow.

Hope that helps,

Haslo

Q: Is it true that once you start taking High Blood Pressure Medication , you have to take them forever?
I have heard that once you start taking high Blood Pressure medication that you have to stay on it for he rest of your life even if you improve your condition, is that true ???

Best Informed Answer 10 Points and please provide links if possible

Thank You !!!!
That’s funny Jenny my Doctor pretty much put it the same way .

A: You can go to WebMd.com and read up on hypertension. Blood pressure medication is not a given for the rest of your life and many people can discontinue their medication with their physician’s approval once they start exercising every day, have lost weight, eat a more healthy diet and their blood pressure is now back in normal ranges. Have you never watched “Biggest Losers” on TV where lots of those overweight men are taken off all or most of their medications once they change their lifestyles? Occasionally, there is a heredity factor that no matter how well you eat, exercise or lose weight, your blood pressure remains elevated. Those people will need to take blood pressure medication the rest of their lives.

Q: What is the best time of day to take a new blood pressure medication?
My husband is starting a new blood pressure medication, Lisinopril. Because he is taking other medications, I cannot figure out the best time of day for him to take this additional daily pill and achieve desired results.

A: I work in a cardiac intensive care unit and the doctors there recommend that our patients take their oral blood pressure medications first thing in the morning. The medication takes about 2 hours for it to be working at its full affect and this way they get the full benefit of it through out the entire day. We even recommend that they set their alarm clocks and take it at the same time even if they are off work or on vacation. I hope this is the kind of information that you are looking for.

Q: How fast does high blood pressure medication work?
A relative is on a low dose high blood medication and I was curious how fast it takes effect after she takes it? Is it a matter of minutes, hours, or days?

A: It depends on what kind of medication it is, and some people need to be on meds a couple weeks before the BP goes down. Generally, if it’s a beta blocker, it works pretty fast, reaching peak effectiveness in 24 hours.

Q: Blood Pressure Medication, Benazepril 20mg, does it work immediately or long term?
I know that antidepressants can take up to a month to build up in your system and start working but does Blood Pressure Medication, specifically Benazepril 20mg, need time to build up in your system or does it start working from day one?
My father has recently been put on blood pressure medication and I want to learn more about it.

Don’t tell me to “Go to the doctor” because he is getting his meds from a doctor but this is for my own information.

A: There are 3 pharmacologic principles involved. What happens after a single dose which is not very interesting as we do not typically prescribe a single dose. Pharmacokinetics which means what the body does to the drug – absorption, distribution, elimination, and so on. This is easy to measure and most of what you read about prescription medications is their pharmacokinetic properties. Pharmacodynamics is what the drug does to the body. This is most often not understood. The pharmacodynamic effect of drugs typically takes some time. Benazepril may have some effect after a single dose, and will demonstrate most of its effective within 1 to 2 weeks, but the full effect may not be seen until 4 weeks or longer. Benazepril is an angiotensin 1 converting enzyme inhibitor. This is the family of anti-hypertensive drugs that most physicians would use to start therapy. Today it is common for people with hypertension to be on 2 or 3 drugs. This is not poly-pharmacy but a reflection of the fact that anti-hypertensive medications have over time become more effective with fewer side effects. If I may be of further assistance please let me know. I wish you and your father the very best of health and in all things may God bless.

Q: When do you take your blood pressure medication?
I have been taking amlodipine and HCT for about 3 months now. My doctor highly recommended me to take it in the morning. He knows that it makes me drowsy; but, he insists that if I take it in the morning, I will be able to urinate more frequently as needed.

But, I love taking it at night because it helps me to rest better at night. When do you all take your blood pressure medication? Just curious. And share what kind you take as well! I appreciate you all.

A: Well, I take a Beta Blocker, Toprol, in the morning and and ace inhibitor, Altace, in the evening.

The timing of when I took them became quite an issue when I was in Cardiac Rehab. On a couple of occasions, my body basically shut down on the way to work from Cardiac rehab. I’m talking indescribable tiredness. I just pulled over and laid the seat down and rested. The alarm bells seemed to go off at Cardiac Rehab. They ended up changing my medication time from 7:30 to 10:30 and it never happened again.

You might try taking the medication a little later after you have gotten up and moving a while.

Q: any suggestions for treating high blood pressure without medication?
I`ve been taking High blood pressure medication for the past 20 years and would like to know if its going to have any adverse effect on my health generally. Is there any way I could bring my pressure down without medication?

A: Non-medical modes of treatment of high blood pressure

(1) Change your outlook and the life style:High blood pressure is a result of fast and competitive modern life.

If you possess a tense personality, straight away implement efforts to change your mental attitude. Do not compete with the clock. Do not take office-work to your home.

(2) Restrict salt-intake: In fact, salt is an old habit of human beings. The salt-content of natural foods is remarkably low. It is man who adds salt to food at every step. We may prefer to remain hungry to taking a salt-less diet. But we should note that those who never tasted salt, find its taste extremely disagreeable.

(3) Reduce your weight if you are obese: High blood pressure and obesity are intimately related. High blood pressure is extremely common in fat persons.The greater the obesity, the higher the blood pressure.Many a times, blood pressure drops merely by reducing weight .Determine the ideal body-weight for your height. If your weight is more than ideal, immediate start efforts to reduce it.

(4) Take exercises and do yogasanas regularly: That light exercises and yogasanas reduce blood pressure is a proven fact.

(5) Cultivate correct dietary habits: A person with high blood pressure consume low-sugar, low-saturated fat, low-salt, and low-calorie diet. calcium and potassium have also been found to be useful in bringing down the blood pressure. A vitamin-like substances, choline also reduces blood pressure.

(6) Give up alcohol:If a person continues to drink, other measures to reduce blood pressure usually fail.

(7) Stop smoking :The incidence of high blood pressure has been found to be greater in smokers. Tobacco has two toxic elements ; nicotin and carbon monoxide.

It is not only desirable but very essential that a person wanting to bring down his blood pressure, stops smoking completely.

(8) Give Magnet therapy and Acupressure a chance.

Q: How long does it take for my blood pressure medication (Atenolol)to start working??
My doc just gave me a prescription for Atenolol 50mg.Taken once a day.I just started this medication on Thursday but my blood pressure is still very high with no signs of decrease.Does this stuff take a while to start working or will my doc probably have to raise the dosage?Thanks.

A: You can expect the full effect on blood pressure after about 1-2 weeks. However, the blood pressure lowering effect of atenolol is limited and most patients need more than one medication to effectively treat hypertension. So, you might need to add another medication to reach your goal.

Q: How can I balance my blood pressure medication?
I have just been diagnosed with Reynaud’s, and although my blood pressure is normal, I have been prescribed medication that will lower it to treat the Reynaud’s symptoms. However, I was told as my BP is normal, this can cause a bit of lightheadedness and head aches. Is there a non-medicinal way I can counteract that, as I don’t want to have to take head ache tablets as well, and I don’t want to undo what the BP tablets do.

Thanks

A: If you have been prescribed a calcium channel blocking drug such as nifedipine this Will cause your blood vessels to dilate relieving the symptoms of Renaud’s caused by constricting blood vessels however the side effects COULD be light headedness etc usually your body will adjust over a period of weeks so that you will strike a balance. Unfortunately all drugs have side effects its just a matter of weighing up the pros and cons

Q: Do the doctor always check your weight and blood pressure levels?
i am 20 weeks pregnant, and my doctor have not asked or checked my weight or blood pressure levels once?
What should happen at every doctors appointment?

A: They should have you pee in a cup, put you on the scale AND take your blood pressure EVERY single time you walk into that office. Weight and blood pressure fluctuations are the number 1 indicator of how the your baby, and the pregnancy are progressing. If your weight is up too far, too fast, it could indicate gestational diabetes, if it’s not going up at all it could indicate failure to thrive. And if you pressure is elevated, it could mean toxemia, or a prolapsed placanta. Whether or not your doctor does an ultrasound at every checkup depends on the doctor, and isn’t even recommended by most. Also, I’ve never heard of doing blood test at every checkup. But I would DEFINITELY be concerned about the quality of care I was recieving if my doctor hadn’t even bothered to check my WEIGHT at 20 weeks. What are they waiting for?!? I’d switch docs. I’d have no faith that this one would be competent if anything, god forbid, should go wrong.

Q: A random sample of 18 women resulted in blood pressure levels with a standard deviation of 23.1 mm Hg?
A random sample of 18 women resulted in blood pressure levels with a standard deviation of 23.1 mm Hg. A random sample of 22men resulted in blood pressure levels with a standard deviation of 21.2 mm Hg. Use a 0.05 significance level to test the claim that blood pressure levels for women have a larger variance than those for men.

A: Variance women= varw =23.1^2=533.61

Variance men= varm =21.2^2=449.44

1) Ho: varw > varm

Ha: varw <= varm

2) alpha=0.05 dfn= n2-1=22-1=21 dfd=n1-1=18-1 = 17

Hence from tables Fcritical=2.22 <-approx, interpolation used

3)

Test Statistic: V.R.=Variance Ratio= varm/varw=449.44/533.61=0.842

4) Since V.R

Therefore at a significance level of 5% that data indicates that the variances are statistically the same.

Hope this Helps

Q: What foods that are low in salt that can lower Blood pressure levels?
Give As many links or your own ideas please.
I have high blood pressure and can not take blood pressure medications.
i have swelling and need help on a day to day health plan.
I don’t eat bad.
I am overweight, done it all to loose weight but It gets me sick.

any ideas?

A: Well what I do is lower the amount of calories that I eat. For enstense eat rice cakes, nutrigrain bars, wheat thins and lots and lots of fruits. if you eat lunch eat balongny, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, a teaspoon of mustard and two peices of wheat bread. Do not eat mayonas. If you eat dinner eat brown rice, vegetables, biscuits. oh yeah and cardio exercies is a must you can get exercies on demand under sports and fitness. oh yeah drink plenty of water and at least one cup of green or black tea a day. Remember these are only a few suggestions of healthy foods is you need more types of healthy foods look it up on www.aol.com. These are very good meal plans it worked for me I’ve lost about 5 pounds I use to weigh 131lbs but now I weigh about 125 pounds.

Q: overdose of iron can increase the blood pressure levels, and it can cause brain hemorrhage, is this true?
My friend tells me that overdose of iron suppliment can increase the blood pressure rate in humans particularly in old age peoples and in some cases it leads to brain hemorrhage.Is this message given by my friend is true?

A: sounds like it
look up iron over dose on yahoo.google
or ask jeeves

Q: What should my cholesterol and blood pressure levels be?
to be considered healthy im currently 23 and am active 3-5 times a week.
THANKS SARAH!

A: BP ideal is 120/80 and lower. Cholesterol depends on your risk factors/medical conditions. Excellent cholesterol is Total under under 200, LDL under 100, HDL over 45 and triglycerides under 150.

With no risk factors your LDL can be 120. But under 100 is still best. Diabetics need their LDL even lower to 70-80

Cholesterol recommendations keep changing as new data supports lower levels.

Q: Does anyone know the right blood pressure levels for a 5 year old?
He is 3 feet 11 in and weighs 51 pounds.
Chris: There are certain levels your blood pressure should not exceed. If it goes to high its considerd High blood pressure. The levels are different for adults and kids. I didnt ask what his blood pressure was I asked what was thje right level.

A: The right blood pressure would be less than 106/68.

Q: Do normal blood pressure and cholesterol levels mean I have normal circulation?
I am something of a hypochondriac and I worry about these things constantly. I realize these things are not black and white, but in general would normal blood pressure and cholesterol levels mean that my circulation is normal?

A: it means you are healthy and you do not have impaired circulation

Q: Is there a correlation between water intake and blood pressure levels?

A: Dehydration can cause a fall in blood pressure.

Q: question about my dads blood pressure levels?
my dad is 45 years old, and he has high cholesterol level o f 6.3, (he has no other conditions) and hes blood pressure level is 121/71 and pulse of 52, is hes blood pressure normal???, please can some1 give analysis on hes BP . thankyou in advance

A: his blood pressure is normal. if he can bring his cholesterol level down, his blood pressure would be ideal (115/75).

Q: Need some help with high blood pressure levels.?
I measured my high blood pressure level
and it was like 130/90 and im age 16 is that good or bad?
and any tips to prevent high blood pressure?

A: Diagnosis of hypertension or high blood pressure is generally considered on the basis of a persistently high blood pressure. Usually this observation requires three separate measurements per day for at least one week apart.
If you were diagnosed for high blood pressure then following preventive measures will help you to control your blood pressure.
•The foremost prevention is to reduce salt intake in your daily diet, salt promotes retention of fluids and increases blood pressure.
•Don’t drink soft water; avoid smoked or aged cheeses and meats, chocolates, animal fats, gravies, broths and processed food.
•Avoid caffeine as it can temporarily elevate blood pressure.
Use of below mentioned food is also recommended;
•The incidence of high blood pressure is lower in vegetarians, so eat plenty of oat bran, pectin fruits (such as bananas, apples and melons), vegetables like celery broccoli, cabbage, green leafy vegetables, peas, prunes, beets, carrots and spinach.
•Coldwater fish and lean white meats are also recommended.
•Use olive and flaxseed oil.
•Garlic is very effective in lowering high blood pressure. It decreases cholesterol and triglyceride levels in blood and hence good for blood pressure. Onion can also be as effective as garlic.

Q: Does the consumption of high fructose diet cause rise in blood pressure levels?

A: No . Fructose supplies more calories but does not have direct effect on BP.Indirect relation between calories and high BP is prevented by exercise

Q: High Blood Pressure, Low Sodium Levels, High Potassium Levels – What does it mean?
About 2 yrs ago I started with high blood pressure, then earlier this year I developed low sodium levels and now my potassium level is rising. I am tired all the time, and when I do the least amount of exercise I suffer joint and mussel pain for weeks after. What could this be a early sign of?

I do have FM (fibromyalgia) and take neurontin. I also suffer from back problems and am in morphine for that.

A: Have you traded in your table salt for LiteSalt. The salt substitutes are high in potassium. The rest of your symptoms are attributable to your Fibromyalgia diagnosis.

Q: How low is a blood pressure of 127 over 97?? what is the approximate normal blood pressure levels?

A: Blood pressure is considered normal when it is below 120/80 mm Hg. 120/80 – 139/89 mm Hg is considered pre-hypertension, 140/90 – 159/99 mm Hg is Stage 1 hypertension, and 160/100 + mm Hg is Stage 2 hypertension. Low blood pressure, or hypotension, is anything under 90/60 mm Hg. Hope this helps. Oh, some things that temporarily raise b.p. are smoking, caffeine ingestion, and strong emotions.

Q: What are the fatal levels in blood pressure?
I recently had to take a physical and was told I could not eat for at least 6 hours before they did my bloodwork. I ended up missing lunch, and didn’t eat for about 10 hours. When the nurse started my bloodwork, she couldn’t get a vein. I passed out 3 times and when she took my blood pressure when I finally came to, it was 60 over 40.

How close to fatal is that?

A: God is very Gracious and Merciful, He called off the angel of death, so thank HIM, might be HE wants to take good work from you.
Remember to drink milk with a little sugar when going for physical, because the blood sugar level falls down, and a fatal outcome is there. Dates if included are extra supplements.
You have excellent cardiac reserve that’s why you didn’t faint.
Best of Luck wise guy.

Q: question about my blood pressure levels?
hi i am 17 years old male, and my blood pressure is 106/56 and my pulse is 54, can any1 give me analysis on my blood pressure, is it normal??? thankyou in advance

A: Luck you !

Low blood pressure is defined primarily by signs and symptoms of low blood flow not by a specific blood pressure number.

Some individuals may have a blood pressure of 90/50 with no symptoms of low blood pressure and therefore do not have low blood pressure. However, others who normally have high blood pressure may develop symptoms of low blood pressure if their blood pressure drops to 100/60.

Q: is drinking epsom salt good for lowering high blood pressure?
Someone told me that drinking epsom salt good for lowering high blood pressure.

A: The rise and fall for blood pressure depends on various aspects. Its better if you have a look on the article which i found to be very useful and helpful.Thank you

Goto : health-careblog.blogspot.com/

Q: hot cocoa for lowering high blood pressure?
I have heard that drinking a cup of hot cocoa lowers high blood pressure.
Tried this it seems to work.I been taking the dark swiss miss.
Has anyone else tried this?

A: If it’s working it is only temporary. Cocoa has caffeine in it which raises blood pressure. The dark may be the exception since they say dark is better for you. Check the caffeine level in it. If it works for you keep it up.

Q: Any suggestions for lowering high blood pressure?
I was recently diagnosed with hypertension, and I’m on a couple of prescription medications now– I’m not yet 30 years old, I have no family history of hypertension, I’m not overweight, I don’t smoke, drink or do drugs, I stay away from fast food and high fat, salty food in general, and I’m getting out and exercising more. Any suggestions on anything else I can be doing? Or any thoughts on why I might have high blood pressure? My doctors seem to be stumped. Thanks!

A: It could be lots of things including neck or back pain. See site below for many natural things that you can do to help it plus info on places in the world where there is no hypertension (high blood pressure).

Q: Can i get some tips on naturally lowering High blood pressure?
IM IN MY EARLY TENTIES AND IM TRYIN TO GET IT UNDER CONTROL EARLY……….

A: My mother & step-father have HBP. They are both taking Omega-3 Fish Oil supplements. They have only taken it for a few weeks & said that their bp has significantly lowered.

Also things like caffeinated & alcholic drinks will raise bp. Take in moderation.

An old wives tale that I am not too sure about is vinegar. Take a teaspoon of vinegar a day. Yuck, but lots of people say that it works.

Peace.

Q: What over-the-counter medicines are good for lowering high blood pressure?
Is it true that cod liver oil helps?

A: If you haven’t already done this, it’s also a good idea to talk with your doctor about all of the prescription and over-the-counter medicines you take. Some, including common pain relievers and decongestants, can elevate blood pressure.

Research studies have shown that the following strategies can lead to modest but lasting decreases in blood pressure. The payoff is big: Healthy blood pressure reduces your risk of stroke, heart failure and kidney disease.

1. Exercise regularly. Exercise is powerful medicine. Walking briskly for 30 minutes to 45 minutes, five or six days a week, can lower your blood pressure up to 10 points. We recommend combining an aerobic activity that you enjoy – such as walking, swimming, running or biking – with some type of resistance exercise, such as lifting light weights.

During aerobic exercise, work hard enough to break into a sweat, but not so hard that you become out of breath or unable to converse. If you are just getting in shape, start with 20 minutes of aerobic activity, three times a week. Gradually build to 60 minutes daily. Talk with your physician for advice specific to your needs.

For strength training, use light weights and do multiple repetitions. Your muscles should tire after 10 to 15 reps.

Physical activity yields a two-fer benefit for your blood pressure: Exercise is great for arterial health, and it builds muscle and burns stored fat to keep you at an ideal weight.

2. If you are overweight, lose weight. Excess weight raises blood pressure. You can lose pounds, if you need to, by cutting calories, increasing physical activity and eating proper foods.

3. Eat a healthy diet. Food is another powerful medicine. Whether you need to lose weight or not, eating well can improve your blood pressure. That means eating fruits and vegetables, whole grains, healthy oils (such as olive and canola), foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids (salmon, tuna, walnuts and flaxseed, for example) and two or three servings daily of low-fat or nonfat dairy products. It also means avoiding saturated and trans fats.

Researchers studying the effects of diet on high blood pressure created the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or DASH diet. This also is a good diet to help with losing weight. Providence’s medical library offers several tips for following the DASH diet.

4. Limit your salt usage. A sudden jump in blood pressure may be a sign of salt-sensitive hypertension. Overall, about half of Americans with high blood pressure are sodium sensitive; it’s particularly common in African-Americans and those over age 65. Cutting the salt in your diet can result in anything from a small to a dramatic improvement in high blood pressure, depending on your level of salt sensitivity.

Keep sodium intake under 2,000 to 2,500 mg daily (one teaspoon of salt is about 2,300 mg). That’s far below the 3,300 mg per day that’s typical in the American diet. Count the salt you shake as well as the salt in restaurant meals and processed foods. You’ll want to quiz the server, read package labels and emphasize natural, whole foods.

5. Drink alcohol moderately, if at all. Although moderate alcohol consumption does not reduce the risk of high blood pressure, it is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines “moderate” consumption as an average of no more than two drinks per day for men and one drink per day for women. Drinking more than a moderate amount increases the risk of high blood pressure.

Some other good moves
Some studies suggest that calcium and potassium supplements lower blood pressure. Because the scientific data are mixed, we can’t recommend a dosage or confidently say that calcium and potassium will reduce blood pressure.

For some people, 500 mg of vitamin C and 400 to 800 mg of magnesium oxide are helpful.

Chocolate lovers can celebrate this finding: About an ounce a day of seriously dark chocolate – that’s chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70 percent – tends to improve blood pressure.

Breathing techniques, such as yoga and meditation, can relax the blood vessel walls and reduce blood pressure, too.

After you’ve worked on these lifestyle modifications for three or four weeks, ask your health care provider to recheck your blood pressure. Most people can expect to see clear, sustainable improvement.

An aside: We don’t much like taking medications, either. But if you end up needing blood pressure medicine to achieve a healthy blood pressure, don’t be discouraged. The medicines are effective and safe, and they present only mild side effects, if any. Studies comparing older and newer blood pressure medicines found that one of the oldest and cheapest classes of drugs (the thiazide diuretics, such as hydrochlorothiazide and chlorthalidone) was as good as, or better than, the newer, more expensive ones.

The numbers
It’s great that your high blood pressure was diagnosed and that you want to act on it. About a third of Americans with high blood pressure do not even know they have it, and even among those who have been diagnosed, hypertension often remains uncontrolled. Yet it is a serious and very treatable illness.

Two years ago, the federal government revised its high blood pressure guidelines after research showed that even slightly elevated blood pressure starts damaging the arteries and increasing the risk of a heart attack, stroke and kidney failure. The new guidelines specify the blood pressure numbers that indicate when a person is considered “hypertensive,” as well as a new category for “prehypertensive” people who are at risk for developing high blood pressure. The new category is a red flag to spur Americans to make the kinds of lifestyle changes that you are interested in. The idea is to prevent the upward creep of blood pressure that tends to happen with age.

Q: What is a good home remedy for lowering high blood pressure?

A: 2 Tsp of vinegar and a shot of water afterwards. Or you can mix it with some water. Works everytime!

Q: Which Yoga exercises work best in lowering high blood pressure?

A: There are many good postures and energetic deep breathing techniques, that can solve the high blood pressure problems. The corpse pose for example, is one of them.. I advice you to check this very nice yoga relaxation e-course to discover more about yoga poses and breathing techniques: http://www.yoga-health-beauty-energy.com/

All the best

Q: What herbs are good for lowering high blood pressure and/or water retention during pregnancy?
Thank you all very much, My doctor gave me a prescription for Aldomet to take for lowering my blood pressure but I was worried a bit about taking prescription drugs right now so herbs would be my other option.
ONE MORE THING I AM COSE TO 8 MONTHS PREGNANT …ALMOST!!!! yEY!!!!!!!!!!

A: For lowering your blood pressure, I, as an herbalist, would recommend a formula called “Supertonic” and one called “Ginkgo Plus”.

Although the Ginkgo Plus has Ginkgo in it, it’s not for the brain. The herbs in this combination clean out the veins and arteries. We are working on changing the name of it to “A & V Blaster”.

Supertonic will help with your blood pressure. It is seasoned VERY hot. If you cannot handle hot/spicy things, they do come in capsule form. The only difference is with the capsules, you must take them with a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to activate the ingredients.

Since having high blood pressure will decrease your circulation, this alone may improve your water retention.

The links are posted below to get a full description of each product.

Hope this helps!!

Q: What herbs are good for lowering high blood pressure?

A: NONE. This is one situation when homeopathic remedies and herbal remedies are not recommended. High blood pressure is a serious condition and a deadly one. It is the type of medical condition that you should NOT be trying to control with herbs or any type of homeopathic remedies. Please trust me that there are things that you can take control of with herbs but this is one situation that at OUR age needs professional and clinical medication. You can get it under control and I promise you that if you could some of the stress out of your life things would also change with your health. Please listen to your physicians and take your high blood pressure medication…this is the ONE medication I would beg you to take. I want my friend around for as long as possible!!!!
Peace, Love & Happiness

Q: Is this medicine my doctor prescribed for lowering my high blood pressure good?
I am 24 and just found out today I have high blood pressure… The doctor prescribed me Tenormin its generic is called Atenolol and I was wondering if anyone who used it saw good results? He said he prescribed this particular one because my worst symptom is headaches and this is supposed to help with those…

A: I’ve worked in cardio for 6 years. Atenolol is a good one for high bp. But your only 24? Keep a log of your blood pressure 2-3 times a day or a few weeks and show it to your dr (you can fax them in). High bp can cause the headache, if the bp is under control, headaches may go away. If it’s under control and headaches persist, they may be being caused by something else.

Q: Lowering high blood pressure?
What’s the best natural way of lowering high blood pressure?
I don’t smoke, drink only at the weekends but am a bit overweight and don’t really exercise. Am trying to cut down on caffeine and introduce more fruit and veg to my diet but my blood pressure is still too high.

Also, is there any other way of taking blood pressure without using that horrible arm cuff that feels like you arm is going to explode?!

A: No, that’s the only way to take your blood pressure. For now, anyway.

You need to limit your salt intake, drink more water, and start exercising. These are natural ways to lower your BP.

Q: Besides garlic what is another natural way of lowering high blood pressure?

A: Besides garlic which dilates small blood vessels; prevents clotting; dissolves fatty deposits.

Also: GLA Complex – reduces work demand on heart; increases HDL; improves liver metabolism of fats; increase flow rate in small blood vessels.

Alfalfa Complex: strengthens the kidneys which make a hormone that regulates blood pressure; natural diuretic

Calcium/Magnesium: a deficiency in calcium has been linked to high blood pressure.

Hope this is useful and feel free to contact me with questions.

Q: what are some home remedies for lowering high blood pressure?

A: For blood pressure do these exercises everyday.You will see the benefits within days, as you can check BP yourself.Continue the exercise once a day, after you are better.You may be able to reduce/stop your medication over longer term, although the doctor will say you have be on medication for life.
Build up your timing gradually.If you feel tired or dizzy, stop and resume after one minute.

Kapalbhati -(Do it before eating) Push air forcefully out through the nose about once per second. Stomach will itself go in(contract in). The breathing in(through the nose) will happen automatically. Establish a rhythm and do for 20 to 30 minutes twice a day.(Max 60 min/day) Not for pregnant women. Seriously ill people do it gently.

Anulom Vilom –
Close your right nostril with thumb and deep breath-in through left nostril
then – close left nostril with two fingers and breath-out through right nostril
then -keeping the left nostril closed deep breath-in through right nostril
then – close your right nostril with thumb and breath-out through left nostril.
This is one cycle of anulom vilom.
Repeat this cycle for 20 to 30 minutes twice a day(maximum 60 minutes in one day).
You can do this before breakfast/lunch/dinner or before bedtime or in bed.Remember to take deep long breaths into the lungs.You can do this while sitting on floor or chair or lying in bed.

Bhramri Pranayam -Close eyes. Close ears with thumb, index finger on forehead, and rest three fingers on base of nose touching eyes. Breathe in through nose. And now breathe out through nose while humming like a bee.
Duration : 5 to 15 times

Q: Best NATURAL method for lowering high blood pressure?
Best NATURAL method for lowering high blood pressure?
A nurse took my blood pressure at work, and said it was 145/90
She said that is pretty high and I should get to the doctor to possibly start medication. Since I do not have health insurance, and I really dont want to get in the medical revolving door, what is the best way to lower it to healthy levels? I am a female, 45 yrs old, 5 foot 9 in tall, 130 lbs. dont drink alcohol, smoke 1/2 pack cigaretts daily, ride horses several times a week, and work as a waitress.
is there any kind of natural supplement to take?
i am 5 foot 9, 130 pounds and you can see every rib. do i really need to loose weight? lol

A: Make sure you are getting enough potassium by eating banana’s and oranges and etc. You shouldn’t self treat as you may be genetically prone to it and meds may be the only course. If you don’t get it under control you risk kidney damage, diabetes and a stroke. Look for free meds online, some companies have giveaways.

Q: what is good for lowering high blood pressure?

A: Eating right.
Avoiding salt as much as possible.
Try 2 avoid stress or at least warn others that blood pressure is an issue.
Meditation has been proved 2 lower high blood pressure, but like most things it’s a time consumer.

I can’t think of anymore right now.

Q: What are some of the best over the counter high blood pressure remedies?
I am w/o insurance for a few months and my usual medicine is a FORTUNE w/o insurance. Does anyone have any good name brands or home remedies?

Thank you for your help.

A: first write to the manufacterer of your particular medication, most of them now have assistance programs for those who can’t afford their meds.
some things you can do to help yourself without the meds, is lose 10% of your current body wt. Eat potassium rich foods, raisins are the best source, a half cup a day will suffice. Cut salt intake to as little as possible, certainly less than 1 gram in a day. Drink at least two liters of water daily. And exercise, just walking for thirty minutes a day in one go, will make a difference.
But do contact the pharmaceutical company, it isn’t good to just stop Blood Pressure meds.

Q: high blood pressure remedies?
my mother has high blood pressure and it got real high last night at 170/105. my question is are there any natural remedies that may help lower her blood pressure so she can wing off medication besides exercising and healthy eating? i know that’s the reason why it’s high in the first place, but is there anything specific that may help?

A: Nutmeg: Lowers Blood Pressure
HOW IT WORKS: “Warming spices” like nutmeg can bring blood from the center of the body to the skin. This helps disperse the blood more evenly throughout the body, reducing overall pressure.
TRY TO GET: 1/2 to 1 teaspoon a day.
USE IT: Steam 1 head of broccoli and one potato until soft, and then puree with 1/4 cup butter and 4 to 5 gratings of fresh nutmeg or 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.

Q: What are some natural remedies for high blood pressure?
Are there remedies, like teas or vitamin pills that will keep blood pressure from getting too high?

A: Cayenne Pepper is probably the fastest way to lower high blood pressure. Either mix one teaspoon of cayenne pepper with half a cup of luke-warm water and stir, or better still, mix two tablespoons of honey with two teaspoons of cayenne pepper and boil them with a glass of water and drink when it is warm. Not only will this bring great relief to your high blood pressure, but it also tastes good!

Hawthorn berries have rightly been called “food for the heart”. They lower blood pressure as well as protecting arterial walls and preventing and treating hypertension and angina.

Two Evening Primrose oil pills a day can drop blood pressure about 10 points off of both the bottom and top numbers.

Cutting out all caffeine can lower blood pressure by 10-15 points off the top and 8-10 points off the bottom.

Eat lots of garlic, preferably raw minced garlic. Studies have proven that garlic significantly lowers both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Likewise cinnamon can help lower blood pressure, as well as lower circulating blood glucose, triglycerides, LDL cholesterol and overall cholesterol.

Mix 1/2 onion juice and 1/2 honey. Take two tablespoons once a day for one to two weeks.

Eat one Papaya on an empty stomach daily for a month. Do not eat anything after for about two hours.

A healthy diet with plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits, and quality fish oils and other good omega 3 fats will also help.

Q: What is the best home remedies for high blood pressure?
I just need to know the very best home remedies to lower high blood pressure.

A: regular exercise, no transfats, less salt, stress reduction, healthy weight

With these life style changes blood pressure will normalize in most cases. But life style changes are harder than buying medication.

Q: Are there any alternative high blood pressure remedies?
I’m looking for an alternative from doctor precribed medication.

A: Raised blood pressure is not a disease in itself. It is just a sign of some underlying disorder. Homeopathy offers good prognosis for cases of essential hypertension. The treatment is based upon the cause and the totality of the case.

Homeopathic Treatment for High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) without any side effects or complications :-

Head remedy; with nervousness (during pregnancy use with care) Rauwolfia S.Q(Mother Tincture) 4 hourly

With depression; suicidal tendency; cardiac symptoms Aurum Met 200X or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses)

With arteriosclerosis and senile paresis Aurum Iod 30X, 6 hourly

With senility and senile behavioural changes Baryta Carb 200X or 1M weekly (3 Doses)

Systolic pressure high and diastolic pressure very low Baryta Mur 3X or 6X, 4 hourly

With constriction in heart region and anginal pain Cactus G.Q(Mother Tincture) or 30X, 3 hourly

For fat and flabby patient; sweat on head, palms and soles, craving for eggs; chilly patient Calcarea Carb 200X or 1M weekly (3 Doses)

In old age;old bachelors and old maids Conium Mac 200X or 1M weekly (3 Doses)

Palpitations in slight exertion; dyspnoea, insomnia and gastric complaints Crataegus Ox.Q(Mother Tincture) or 30X 4 hourly

Due to shock (broken love affair etc) emotional disturbances Ignatia 200X or 1M 4 hourly(3 Doses)

Due to congestion in brain; severe headache, lassitude and dizziness Glonoine 3X or 6X, 1/2 hourly

Due to syphilitic origin; lancinating pain in head and bones Kali Iod.30X or 200X 4 hourly (3 Doses)

Due to gastric origin; flatulence; craving for sweets and warm food; worse 4 – 8 P.M. Lycopodium 30X or 200X, 4 hourly

Due to shock or grief; hyperthyroidism, goitre, addision’s disease, diabetes ,etc. Desire for salt preparations Natrum Mur 200X or 1M 10 min (3 Doses)

In syphilitic cases; angina pectoris; vertigo, dyspnoea and endocarditis Natrum Iod.30X or 200X 10 min (3 Doses)

In tall, intelligent, hypertensive people; craves for icy cold things; fear of dark and stroms, etc. Phosphorus 30X or 200X 10 min (3 Doses)

With sclerotic degeneration specially of spinal cord Plumbum Iod 30X or 200X, 6 hourly

Due to grief; apprehension, dullness, loss of thirst etc. Gelsemium 30X or 200X, 3 hourly

During menopausal stage; worse after sleep; great loquacity Lachesis 30X or 200X, 4 hourly

Bursting pain in head; better by cold application, pressure, vertigo; palpitation of heart; worse when alone; sleeplessness with heaviness in head; oedematous swelling on face and legs Boerhaavia Diffusa Q (Mother Tincture) or 6X , 4 hourly

Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine.
Lifestyle changes may help control high blood pressure:

Lose weight if you are overweight. Excess weight adds to strain on the heart. In some cases, weight loss may be the only treatment needed. Exercise to help your heart. Adjust your diet as needed. Decrease fat and sodium — salt, MSG, and baking soda all contain sodium. Increase fruits, vegetables, and fiber.

Take Care and God Bless !

Q: Anyone know of any natural remedies for high blood pressure?
I have been walking everyday for over a year and follow a healthy diet. Have lost 70 lbs. I know I look better and feel better, but my blood pressure is very high. It just won’t come down. I really would like to try a natural remedy. If anyone can help, I appreciate it. Thanks.

A: You ask the question , Anyone know of any natural remedies for high blood pressure are you taking any think now from the Doctor ?
and my answer is yes

Q: Has any of you had experience with herbal remedies for high blood pressure?
A dear friend has uncontrolled high blood pressure. He’s 28, and we don’t want to lose him! He’s taking traditional meds, exercizing and dieting, but nothing works. I’ve heard that curry tea lowers blood pressure. Do you know of a natural remedy we can give him to help his medications work better?

A: yes there are herbal remedies that can help and i would be glad to help you with them. i need you to contact me direct for more information about them. i need more medical information before i will suggest anything. i have been studying and using herbs for 18-20 years and i know that i can benefit you and your loved ones with this knowledge. and by the way any info that you get from me is free, i just tell you what you need and you get it from your local herb shop. CONTACT: widowmaker54@yahoo.com

Q: is there any home remedies for High Blood Pressure?
I can not afford to go to the doctor right now. So is there any at home I can take? for my High Blood Pressure?

A: A change is diet and lifestyle is often more effective than medication. There are many things you can do-

Supplements:
Garlic, Calcium, Magnesium, L Carnitine, L glutamic acid, L glutamine, Selenium, Co Q10, EFAs (flaxseed oil) Vitamin C, Lecithin granules and Vitamin E.

A strict salt-free diet is essential, and animal fats (meat and dairy) should be avoided. Broiled white fish and skinless chicken may be consumed in moderation only. Primary protein sources should be from vegetables, grains and legumes.
Be sure to eat deep green vegetables, bananas, oranges, dried peas and beans.

Avoid all alcohol, caffeine and tobacco.

Fast for three days each month to periodically cleanse and detoxify the body.

Get regular exercise, and keep your weight down.

Q: High Blood Pressure Remedies?
Does anybody know any good home rememdies for High Blood Pressure?

A: First of all, get to a Dr. asap. Second, cut out the salt and most of the caffeine, and follow the diet the Dr. advises. Get exercise–walking is great. If the doc prescribes meds, TAKE THEM! If you are stressed, try to get some help to deal with it. Hypertension is called “the silent killer” because a person often does not know they are suffering from it. By the time you have a stroke or a heart attack it may be too late. With on going high blood pressure you need to be under a Dr’s care. Monitor your blood pressure at home, but always keep in touch with your physician.

Q: High blood Pressure Remedies?
My blood pressure is 190 over 121. I need to bring it down. I don’t have insurance or medication. I need a overnight home remedy.

A: i’ve done this and it will make you gag. blend up one whole onion, and down the hatch.you will be sick 15 minutes but it works. then go look for garlic oil capsules 1500mg. take 5 or more a day.

Q: High blood pressure and homeopathic remedies?
Does anyone have suggestions for homeopathic rememdies for high blood pressure? (160/104 with conventional meds) If you have and have had success, what did you use? Thanks.

A: Have you ever watched Dr. Oz? Lots of people go on there with high blood pressure and Dr. Oz makes them change their way of eating, including a lot of fruits and veggies and cutting out all processed foods. You have to cook at home instead of eating out and take your own snacks with your when you go out instead of stopping at Mcdonalds. Change what oils you use. Use olive oil in place of butter or margarine. Exercise. These people on the show do all these things and are brought back later to the show and their blood pressure is always normal or at least improved drastically.

Q: Are there any natural remedies for High blood pressure?
I was wondering if there were any remedies besides medication. I eat well and exercise but is there anything else I can do? Are there any natural supplements/vitamins?

A: There are herbal tinctures that you can get from a qualified naturopathic physician.

However, there are also things that you can do for yourself at home. Firstly, you must stop smoking if you are a smoker and avoid overweight and lower your salt intake.

There are a number of supplements that are used when treating hypertension:
Garlic
potassium [not if you are taking meds for BP, though]
calcium/magnesium
Co-enzyme Q-10
Vitamin E [start w/100 IU, raise 100 IU every 2 weeks until 400/800 IU]
Lecithin
Vitamin C
B-complex vitamin

Q: Suggest home remedies to manage High Blood pressure & Diabeties ?
My dad has high BP & blood sugar levels. Although he’s administring required medicine, can anyone suggest any good home remedies to keep them always under control.

A: for the high bp, 2 evening primrose oil capsules or a tsp. of cayenne pepper in lukewarm water.

for the diabetes, fenugreek seeds or peel of a green plantain. see site below for exact info.

Q: home remedies for high blood pressure while pregnant??
i dont have preeclampsia or nothing i just have high blood pressure. i need home remedies. i am 7 months pregnant

thank you very muchh! =]

A: Obviously less salt & more rest esp in the LLP,but you should see ur ob ASAP since things move up pretty fast in pregnancy.So meet him/her and then RELAX.

Q: What are some alternative remedies for high blood pressure?

A: Avoid salt, smoking, alcohol, high fat foods and stress. Eat fresh fruits and dark green vegetables, and foods rich in potassium, (Bananas, oranges, peas and beans) take supplements of garlic and cayenne.

Yoga and chamomike tea are great for alleviating stress.
Instead of prescription diuretics eat asparagus and watermelon.
Fennel is cleansing.
Hawthorne berries regulate heart function.

Q: What does it mean if I have low blood pressure?
I saw my doctor and she informed me that I have low blood pressure but reassured me that it was nothing. I’ve read that symptoms low pressure include fatigue, dizziness, pains in arms/legs, and sometimes blackness when you get up too quickly. The truth is, I HAVE experienced all these symptoms, quite regularly. What’s the next step? Is there something I should do to improve my health or is it easier to just live with this?

A: I’ve had low blood pressure my whole life, due to this – I actually DO faint on occasion. It’s no fun but not dangerous( unless you fall and hit your head ) this has landed me in the ER once :p
The only thing you can do is increase your fluid and salt intake and if it’s low enough – they will put you on medication to raise it.
But since your doctor doesn’t seem concerned, I wouldn’t be either.
Just more salts, more fluids, and you’re good to go!

Q: Hello, I am a sufferer of very low blood-pressure (100/55 Hg). Can you please suggest me some medicines?
I have been suffering from very low pressure. My age is 35 years now. I have consulted many docors but produced no result. Can anyone suggest me some medicines to raise my blood pressure to a normal level. I am in India. So please suggest me some medicines which are available in india.

A: Dilip …You ARE “normal”… who told you you weren’t?

You must appreciate that the figures you get by auscultation of the brachial artery aren’t REAL. They’re not ACCURATE in any way, and while changes in the readings accurately reflect CHANGES in your hour-to-hour BP’s, they (the readings in themselves) depend on several other factors, -mainly your own physiological make-up.. So, just like the colour of your eyes, skin, and hair, or the length of your arms, and how many moles you have on your body, the “absolute” readings are almost random.

Of course, there are “averages”, but for there to be averages there also MUST be extremes on either side of “average”. You’re not ‘extreme’ and so are quite normal.
Forget taking medications…….you don’t need them and besides, there aren’t any!

Q: What are risks with low blood pressure?
I always hear about the concerns of high blood pressure, but what do you do with low blood pressure? I don’t think mine is abnormally low for me though as it is always around 80/40 but still are there any health risks with blood pressure lower than the normal? I am 5ft and I don’t know I think 97 pounds (I’ve also heard low blood pressure is common in small females before; why is that?)….thanks

A: Low blood pressure isn’t a problem unless it’s too low to supply your body with oxygen. The lowest you can go, supposedly, and perfuse (feed your organs with blood and oxygen) is 80/40, however, I have low blood pressure and I function fine.

Technically, your size has NOTHING to do with your blood pressure. It’s a myth.

Q: What are the causes of low blood pressure?
Today I found out that my blood pressure is low, 60/80

What are some causes of low blood pressure?
And how can I bring my blood pressure back up to normal?
no you read it correctly its 60/80
sorry that is 80/60, i was a little confused
I would like to add that this low blood pressure is accompanied by dizziness, especially upon standing up, fatigue, and other feelings of weakness.

A: Do you mean 80/60?

In the short-term, causes include dehydration, advanced infection, vagal reactions (the cause of common fainting), heart problems, or certain medications, to name a few.

In the long-run, there are neurologic problems that cause low blood pressure. There are several syndromes that impair the body’s autonomic nervous system — the basic nervous system that controls our automatic functions. Otherwise, some people just have low blood pressure. Make sure you’re hydrated, and see a doctor.

Q: What is the relationship between low blood sugar and low blood pressure?
I think I have low blood pressure because I feel dizzy and light-headed and my nausea has gotten worse over the last few days. It seems to help if I constantly munch on fruit. Does low blood sugar aggravate low blood pressure, or what?

A: Low BP and low blood sugar are not related. It sounds like you are hypoglycemic – that would cause you to feel dizzy, light-headed, and nauseous.

Q: How do you prevent low blood pressure?
What foods do you have to consume to prevent low blood pressure? How do you know if you have low blood pressure? Which is worse low blood pressure or high blood pressure?

A: Blood pressure in the lower range is actually a good thing as long as the person does not have symptoms of lightheadedness or dizziness. High blood pressure is worse, because it is a known risk factor for many conditions including heart disease and strokes. The easiest way to determine if you have low or high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure checked. You can have your blood pressure checked at the doctor’s office manually, because this is the most accurate. If that is not an option you can check it at a store that has a blood pressure monitor. Low blood pressure usually does not require treatment or dietary modifications unless the person has symptoms. Salt and fluid consumption can increase blood pressure. Caffeine and nicotine also increase blood pressure, but I would not recommend using them for this purpose. If symptoms are present, then you should be evaluated by your doctor.

Q: What are some natural remedies for terrible low Blood pressure?
I have repeatedly terribly low blood pressure and I need some home or natural remedies for this. It is usually anywhere from 110/ 75 to 90 over 60 well I had some pretty scary readings this morning. Close to the point where I would be going into shock. SO I need your natural remedies for low blood pressure. Meaning I need to bring my Blood pressure up.
I’m completely uneducated in this regard. So in advance thanks for educating me.

A: The numbers themselves are one thing, the more important question is what do you FEEL like? If you aren’t dizzy or light headed or passing out with those low BP readings, there probably is nothing to worry about

There are some endocrine disorders that can cause low BP, but you would need to have blood tests through your physician to rule those out (TSH and cortisol levels at least)

Since people with high BP are adviced to cut back on salt…it is actually very reasonable for those with symptomatic low BP to make sure they are getting salt in their diet.

Q: How to increase low blood pressure?
I have low blood pressure and am getting a blood pressure test in the morning.

I need to fudge the blood-pressure test to make my BP seem higher

I’ve looked online, but can only find tips like ‘drink more water’, ‘wear pressurised stockings’ and ‘eat more salt’, but aside from the water one, these wouldn’t be convenient in the short term.

Would maybe tensening my arm muscles or anything help make my blood pressure SEEM higher? How can I dodge the accuracy of the test?

A: Have you tried adding a bit more salt to your meal?

Q: What does it mean to have low blood pressure?
Just for my knowledge. See, I have a friend who claims to have low blood pressure, but I don’t quite know what it means. Obviously it’s health related, but I want to know if it affects what they can eat or anything like that. Activities, foods, anything you guys can think of can be great.

Also, I kinda need to know what it means to have low blood pressure as well.

A: Our body has a definite blood pressure. A drop in the said pressure is a condition termed as hypotension, more popularly low blood pressure. In such a condition, the heart forces the blood out of the arteries with much less strength than it should. Low blood pressure is an outcome of weakened and devitalized system. Some of the main causes of low blood pressure are faulty nutrition or malnutrition, emotional instability, loss of blood and slow internal bleeding. Lethargy, weakness, fatigue and dizziness are the most common symptoms of low blood pressure. A person might even faint, if the arterial pressure gets extremely low. Low blood pressure can, however, be treated naturally, using some home remedies. Read on to know how to cure low blood pressure, at home.

Home Remedy For Low Blood Pressure

* The best and the most effective home remedy for treating low blood pressure would be to consume lots of water. This is because dehydration reduces blood volume and leads to a drop in the blood pressure.
* Beetroot juice is beneficial for those suffering from low blood pressure. So, have a cup of raw beetroot juice two times a day.
* Prepare a cup of strong black coffee and consume this whenever you feel that your blood pressure is dipping.
* Put 15-20 gm of Indian Spikenard in 250 ml water and boil it. Now, remove from heat and let it cool down. Have this infusion thrice a day. You can also have 30-40 grains of Indian Spikenard, along with some camphor and cinnamon.
* Fill your bathtub with lukewarm water and add one kg of Epsom salt to it. Immerse yourself in the bath for 20 minutes, before going to bed. Take caution not to expose the body to a cold area after this.
* In a bowl of water, soak 7 almonds and keep them overnight. Peel them and prepare a paste. Add this paste to lukewarm milk and drink it.
* Take a bowl of water and soak 30 raisins in it, overnight. Chew them one by one, on an empty stomach, in the morning and have water.
* Holy basil works effectively in curing low blood pressure. Take about 15 holy basil leaves and crush them. Filter the mixture with the help of a muslin cloth. Have this filtered mixture, along with a tsp of honey, on an empty stomach.
* Include salt, asafoetida and fruits in your diet. All these are beneficial in restoring the blood pressure level.
* Foods rich in proteins, vitamin C and vitamin B are effective in treating low blood pressure.
* Exercises, light walking, swimming and cycling are beneficial in regulating the blood pressure level.

Q: What food is good for someone with low blood pressure?
My blood pressure is low, which food will help me regulate my blood pressure normal, so this can not lead to anemia in the future. I want some tips what are healty to eat for people like me, please serious answers from people with knowledge or also have low blood or had it in the past.
I’m just 25 and I just want to be healty, and not feeling weak.

A: Include chicken or beef liver and other iron-rich food in your diet. Among others are cooked spinach, beef, beans, cereals, eggs, and potatoes. Google for a more detailed list of iron-rich foods. You may also take iron supplements. If you want reassurance, try seeing a doctor because I am not sure if the supplements may have side effects. My mom used to have low-blood pressure. Her remedy was just regular intake of ferrous sulfate tablets.

Q: What does it mean to have low blood pressure one day, and then high blood pressure the next?
My grandma yesterday had low blood pressure and she looked very pale. We called the ambulance and the only thing they found was she had low blood pressure. This morning her blood pressure was okay, but now her blood pressure is high. Last night she did take medication though.

What does this mean?

A: I don’t know what medication she took although I presume it was to treat low blood pressure. It may be too strong for her. If this is the case she’ll have to see her doctor to get the dosage changed. They might even change brands if they think it more suitable.

Also I know from my own experience that my blood pressure drops significantly if I haven’t had anything (or enough) to eat or drink for a while.

Q: What are symptons of low blood pressure?
My mom has high blood pressure, and I am suspecting that I have low blood pressure. I am 13.

A: Feeling like you’re blacking out when you stand up suddenly from a sitting or lying down position can be a signal of low blood pressure.

Q: What effect could the low blood pressure have on renal function?
Rennie was involved in a serious car accident which she developed internal bleeding, causing her blood pressure to Fall. What effect could low blood pressure have on her renal function?

A: I am giving a general explanation. The whole subject is enormous.
When the blood pressure is low there will be no sufficient filtration pressure to eliminate the waste products into the urine and therefore waste products like urea tend to increase in the blood.
Further the blood flow will be insufficient to carry sufficient nourishment to the kidney and its performance fails.

I am a medical doctor.

Q: I have low blood pressure during my pregnancy what signs should I be looking for before I begin to worry?
I’m 27 weeks pregant I have low blood pressure and a faint pulse when the nurses check my blood pressure. What symptoms do I need to watch out for. I am feeling tired and dizzy a lot is that part of it ?

A: I normally have low blood pressure. I have four children. My mother had normally low blood pressure too. I think if it was a concern your doctor would of said something to you when you were in their office. Tired is a normal reaction to pregnancy. I am not sure what your dizziness is from. That could be an inner ear infection or something as simple as standing up to fast. Make sure you take all your prenatal vitamins. If you have any concerns check with your doctor.

Q: What numbers represent low blood pressure?
I’m unsually tired this morning. I do take blood pressure medication daily for the 9 mo. This morning checking my blood pressure at home it read 106/58, and pulse was 56. I began using flaxseed two weeks ago. I know it has many health benefits, including for blood pressure. Is this number a normal number, or low? I intend to monitor it for a few days, but do not know what represents a low enough number to call my doctor.
I am 53 yrs of age.

A: No that is not low enough to call your doctor. Blood pressures fluctuate widely. They are much lower in the morning than in the afternoon. Your pulse is a little low and if you are taking a beta blocker, you should hold it until your pulse is above 60.
FYI: Beta blockers are drugs which lower your pulse rate and are often used as a 1st line drug for hypertension. They also usually end with the letters lol such as Metoprolol, Bisoprolol, Atenolol ….
I would reccomend you re check your blood pressure at noon time after you have eaten lunch and if your pulse has come up above 60 or higher and your blood pressure is no lower than 110/60, take your medication. If it is lower than those parameters, I would check it again in the morning and if your blood pressure is above 110/60, take your medication, if not call your physician.
In response to the idiot who thinks your anemic. Blood pressure issues are not usually an indicator of anemia.
PS: I am a RN in a hospital

Q: What alternatives are there for high blood pressure treatment?
I’ve been taking traditional prescribed medication for my blood pressure for some years, and am concerned about the side effects. Does anyone know of any alternatives that work?

A: interestingly, i just located this site a little while ago: www.earthclinic.com. it reports good results using apple cider vinegar, believe it or not. just look up “high blood pressure”. alot of interesting “testimonials, and many other problems covered. good luck.

Q: is high blood pressure treatment drugs safe for a 23 years old?
coz i keep hearing that it’s not good for young people to take blood pressure reducing drugs, is it just something that people keep mumbelling about, or is it based on facts,
& what exactly about Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Inhibitors coz i read in wikipedia they’r used to treat heart failure (my heart is working fine)

A: it is ok if you have high blood pressure

Q: Different reasons for high blood pressure and treatment?
Is high blood pressure caused by anxiety treated the same as high blood pressure caused by arterial blockages.serious answers only please.when i say treated i mean medicationwise.
in answer to flydocs06 response ,how does the doctor which you have then.?

A: No. Situational elevation of BP does not need treatment. When you exercise vigorously for example BP can rise to 200 systolic and this is normal. When one is anxious, or sleep deprived, or drank excessive caffeine, or uses decongestant medication…the BP may rise but if it comes down it generally does not need longterm treatment. Only if BP remains consistently high is treatment needed to prevent long term risk of heart disease and stroke

Q: Does the high blood pressure medicine Lisinopril is a good treatment for high blood pressure?
My blood pressure is been going up really bad. My last measurement was 170/112. It does not go down. My blood pressure was good until i began taking Lisinopril from Norvasc. Can anyone tell me was is the best option on treating blood pressure.

A: It sounds like your current BP medicine is not working for you. The best drug option for treating high BP is the drug or drug combo that works best for you. This might mean taking one medicine or three or more. Whatever you need to do to keep from having a heart attack or stroke is the best because after a heart attack or stroke your life is changed for the worse permanently. There are lots of choices of BP medicines and lots of drug combos. My advice is to stay on top of things and keep seeing your internist until your BP is under control because a BP of 172/112 is asking for problems. good luck

Benicar give me good BP control.

Q: What issues can cause high blood pressure and what treatment/techniques are given to reduce it?
I am a first year student nurse and have an assignment due in in the near future. I don’t want anyone to write an essay, just need pointing in the right direction with my chosen goal of care which is to reduce a patients’ blood pressure. She has been newly diagnosed with a worrying condition, she has an infection and has recently been given chemotherapy. She is only 23yr old. (Please remember, this is an assignment and the age of this patient has been changed slightly and no names have been mentioned in order to protect patient confidentiality)

A: Sodium(salt), stress and some heart conditions all have a part in high blood pressure. To reduce it the normal things are eat right, try and exercise and reduce the salt/sodium intake. Sometimes a diuretic to get excess water off will help the heart which in turns helps the blood pressure.

Stress (in my case) plays the biggest part in the raise in my own blood pressure. I’ve reduced the stress as much as possible. As for exercise, your chemo patient may not be physically able to do much exercise in which case I’d recommend pilates or yoga or something easy to start and build up strength.

Q: High Blood pressure treatment?
I checked my BP today it was 140/95 and then I checked it again second time it was 149/103. Will my doctor give me medicine or just tell me to lose weight exercise and eat right? is that a number where she has to give me something or does it have to be higher for you to recieve medicine?
I mean 145/95 and 149/103.

A: Here is some information from the Mayo Clinic site. There is more there and you may want to read it. The BPs given are now lower as it is felt that your BP should be lower than 120/80. This is a resting BP where one sits for 10 to 15 minutes then places their arm at heart level when the BP is taken. If the person has walked up a flight of stairs just prior to the BP being checked it will be higher. One’s BP changes with every movement.

Your blood pressure treatment goal depends on how healthy you are.

Blood pressure treatment goals*
140/90 mm Hg or lower If you are a healthy adult
130/80 mm Hg or lower If you have chronic kidney disease, diabetes or coronary artery disease or are at high risk of coronary artery disease
120/80 mm Hg or lower If your heart isn’t pumping as well as it should (left ventricular dysfunction or heart failure) or you have severe chronic kidney disease
* Although 120/80 mm Hg or lower is the ideal blood pressure goal, doctors are unsure if you need treatment (medications) to reach that level.

If you’re an adult age 80 or older and your blood pressure is very high, your doctor may set a target blood pressure goal for you that’s slightly higher than 140/90 mm Hg.

Changing your lifestyle can go a long way toward controlling high blood pressure. But sometimes lifestyle changes aren’t enough. In addition to diet and exercise, your doctor may recommend medication to lower your blood pressure. Which category of medication your doctor prescribes depends on your stage of high blood pressure and whether you also have other medical problems.

Lifestyle changes can help you control and prevent high blood pressure — even if you’re taking blood pressure medication. Here’s what you can do:

■Eat healthy foods. Try the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy foods. Get plenty of potassium, which can help prevent and control high blood pressure. Eat less saturated fat and total fat.

■Decrease the salt in your diet. Although 2,400 milligrams (mg) of sodium a day is the current limit for otherwise healthy adults, limiting sodium intake to 1,500 mg a day will have a more dramatic effect on your blood pressure. While you can reduce the amount of salt you eat by putting down the saltshaker, you should also pay attention to the amount of salt that’s in the processed foods you eat, such as canned soups or frozen dinners.

■Maintain a healthy weight. If you’re overweight, losing even 5 pounds (2.3 kilograms) can lower your blood pressure.

■Increase physical activity. Regular physical activity can help lower your blood pressure and keep your weight under control. Strive for at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day.

■Limit alcohol. Even if you’re healthy, alcohol can raise your blood pressure. If you choose to drink alcohol, do so in moderation — up to one drink a day for women and everyone over age 65, and two drinks a day for men.

■Don’t smoke. Tobacco injures blood vessel walls and speeds up the process of hardening of the arteries. If you smoke, ask your doctor to help you quit.

■Manage stress. Reduce stress as much as possible. Practice healthy coping techniques, such as muscle relaxation and deep breathing. Getting plenty of sleep can help, too.

■Monitor your blood pressure at home. Home blood pressure monitoring can help you keep closer tabs on your blood pressure, show if medication is working, and even alert you and your doctor to potential complications. If your blood pressure is under control, you may be able to make fewer visits to your doctor if you monitor your blood pressure at home.

■Practice relaxation or slow, deep breathing. Do it on your own or try device-guided paced breathing. In some clinical trials, regular use of Resperate — an over-the-counter device approved by the Food and Drug Administration to analyze breathing patterns and help guide inhalation and exhalation — lowered blood pressure. However, some researchers question whether the devices themselves or simply taking 15 minutes to relax are responsible for lowering blood pressure.

Q: Is there any homeopathic treatment for high blood pressure?
I have no insurance and can’t afford the crazy money pit of doctors and perscriptions anymore. there must be a way for me to manage my hypertension and anxiety myself.
I am not over weight and exercise regularly. I am 42 years old and have always been in good physical condition. I don’t eat alot of salt at all.
I know about exercise and diet. Again, does anyone know of a homeopathic treatment?

A: you can always go natural. like eating raw garlic.

Q: What type of medications are used in the treatment for high blood pressure please?
What’s the most effective though Dr Frank? Thank you?

A: Beta Blockers & Diuretics !

Q: explain how an enzyme blocker might work when used as a treatment for high blood pressure?
haha more of a statement then a question… but i really need to know so please help!
this question comes from a video i had to watch about protein structure and function.. it had to do with like wool, silk, and human hair…if that helps at all
PLEASE HELP!!!

A: ACE inhibitors work through inhibition of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, produced in the kidneys. The mechanism by which this works is a bit long, so bear with me.

In response to low renal blood flow, the juxtaglomerular cells of the kidneys will release an enzyme called renin. This enzymatically converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I, which is cleaved by ACE to angiotensin II (Ang2).

Ang2 has a few different effects on the body – first of all, it can directly work on AT-2 receptors in the arterioles (small arteries) to constrict them, raising blood pressure. Secondly, it stimulates the release of aldosterone from the kidneys, which can cause increased fluid and sodium retention, further increasing blood pressure.

ACE doesn’t just work on Ang2 – it also breaks down (inactivates) a substance in the body called bradykinin. Bradykinin is a potent vasodilator (dilates blood vessels), which will ultimately decrease blood pressure.

ACE inhibitors work by inhibiting ACE, stopping the production of Ang2. No Ang2 = less constriction of blood vessels, and less aldosterone secretion. Inhibiting ACE also inhibits the breakdown of bradykinin, so there is more of it around to dilate blood vessels.

There is also a new class of drugs called renin inhibitors, but they pretty much work on the same mechanism, just a step further up.

Q: Treatment for high blood pressure & cholesterol?
I am 63 yrs of age and have a blood pressure of 160/10 and cholesterol level of 300 (HDL 47, LDL 218, VLDL 35 & Triglyceride 175)
what is the best treatment and diet ?

A: Along with medicine provided by your doctor you can help yourself by doing pranayam(bhramri pranayam for high bp) for which take help of ramdev baba and take 2 garlic pill empty stomach and also have juice of lauki half a glass empty stomach avoid oil ghee etc and walk for half an hour daily

Q: What is the treatment for High blood pressure and Low blood pressure?

A: The main treatments will be administered by your GP, you can find more information on the treatments and causes by searching for HYPERTENSION – high blood pressure and HYPOTENSION – low blood pressure. there are many natural solutions that can be done to change both these conditions. A change in diet, exercise, weight-loss (if overweight)and to stop smoking can bring down your blood pressure amounts other lifestyle changes. for low blood pressure symptoms try this link http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3864

Q: Looking for alternative treatment for High blood pressure and want to know what is tried and true?

A: the most common cause is nerve interference to the kidney(s). see an hio method chiropractor.

Q: I understand that for treatment of high blood pressure and heart problems, Beta Blocker, which is a calcium-?
channel drug, is used.

Could anyone please let me know whether this calcium indicated is the same as the normal calcium supplement we take?

A: For treatment of hypertension, there are several “classes” of drugs. Two classes include beta blockers and calcium channel blockers.

Beta blockers lower blood pressure by preventing hormones such as epinephrine (more popularly called adrenaline) from increasing the heart rate. Beta blockers therefore slow down the heart. People who have pulses below 50-60 beats per minute are therefore advised to not take their next beta blocker dose until their heart rate is a little higher. Many drugs in the beta blocker class have names that end in “lol” such as metoprolol, labetalol, atenolol. There are some beta blockers that do not follow this naming rule, though.

Calcium channel blockers lower blood pressure by preventing calcium from entering the heart muscle cells during a heart beat. The reduced amount of calcium in the muscle cells reduces the total force generated by the heart beat, which decreases the pressure the heart exerts by beating out blood. Calcium channel blockers don’t have anything to do with the amount of calcium in the body; calcium channel blockers affect the movement of the body’s calcium in and out of body cells. Calcium channel blockers usually have drug names that end in “pine,” such as amlodipine, nifedipine, nicardipine. There are exceptions to this, however.

Taking a calcium supplement will not change the patient’s blood pressure.

Q: the best treatment for high blood pressure?
i just been diagnosed with high blood pressure so what do i have to do to reduce the problem

A: Lifestyle changes and natural remedies may help to control high blood pressure, but your doctor may also recommend medication to lower high blood pressure. It is important to work with your doctor, because untreated high blood pressure may damage organs in the body and increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, brain hemorrhage, kidney disease, and vision loss.

Natural Remedies for High Blood Pressure:

- Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
- Garlic
- Fish oil
- Folic acid
- Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium
- Mind-Body Interventions
- Aerobic Exercise
- Ayurvedic Medicine

Q: What are some alternative high blood pressure treatments that actually work? Vitamins, diet, therapy you name?
it?
wow thanks so much for all the answers everyone. Keep them coming. i think i will defintely get some garlic tablets/vitamins next time im shopping. Man I really hate beets. Now it sounds liek I have to eat them. EWWW! Maybe I can find a good recipe that can fix them. Or mix beat juice with another juice. I’m going to start eating my oatmeat again , maybe daily.

A: Stop eating anything high in cholesterol that’s the best treatment..

Q: How can I be sure of blood pressure readings?
On my last visit to my GP a nurse took my blood pressure readings using a pump up machine and a stethoscope. Surely this method allows human error – poor hearing or distraction added to which it was actually uncomfortable indeed painful. Should I trust these measurements? I read here http://www.blood-pressure-monitoring.org/blood-pressure-monitors.htm that modern blood pressure monitors are better so why would a surgery still use old fashioned methods?

A: Here’s what happened one time when I had my blood pressure read. When the nurse told me the numbers, I asked her to try again since with those numbers I would either have to be dead or in a coma! She took it again on the other arm, and the numbers came up, but I still think she didn’t know how to read it correctly.
To answer your question, I don’t think you can always trust these readings. Also, your blood pressure can go up and down significantly within a few moments, so it’s important not to place too much trust in any one isolated reading. The best thing is to have a healthy lifestyle.

Q: In preeclampsia during pregnancy, is it common for your blood pressure readings to be inconsistent?
I am 36 weeks pregnant and being monitored on bedrest for possible preeclampsia as of one and a half days ago. My blood pressure readings are sort of all over the place, the highest I’ve had were 141/87 and 137/96. Im a little confused because on both of the readings, only one of the numbers have been alarming ( anything over 140/90 is considered hypertensive.) Anyone with preeclampsia experiences know anything about this? thanks!

A: Yes, there are always normal fluctuations in blood pressure, and these can be even more pronounced if you have preeclampsia, or if you are borderline and heading that way.
The BPs you stated are actually very close — in the same range, and slightly elevated.

After lying on your left side for half an hour, your blood pressure may be completely normal. Then if you decide to go rushing around cleaning, it may shoot up very high, and very quickly. That’s why it is so important to maintain bedrest, if that’s what they are telling you to do. It really can help! a loIt also depends on your lab tests, how bad your edema is, and how much protein is in your urine. Bed rest helps these effects, too.
Good luck!

Q: What happens at MEPS once i return with BUMED Waiver Blood pressure Readings?
I had high blood pressure the first time I went to MEPS but passed all other Medical exams; When I go back to Meps a month later, with my new three consecutive Readings that are within the standards, will I have to retake all the Medical exams I already passed over again or will I just retake the Blood Pressure Test so I can Process?

A: Probably just the blood pressure, but every meps does things a little differently. Also, if you are going back more than a month later they will have to re-check your height/weight to make sure you are still in compliance.

Q: Does anyone know of a website that allows you to watch blood pressure readings and guess the results?
I’m in an LNA class and our teacher showed up this website today where you can watch different blood pressure readings and then enter in what you thought the reading was and it lets you know whether or not your wrong. PLEASSSE someone…. I cant find it anywhere..

A: I am not sure, have you tried any ‘youtube’ videos

Just wanted to add one more thing, you really can’t guess b/p by looking at them, you have to ‘listen’ for them with a stethoscope, best thing to do would to get one, and practice on other people.

Q: What do blood pressure readings actually mean?
For example if someones blood pressure was 140/90, what does the 140 mean and what does the 90 mean? And how do you get that reading?

A: The top number (systolic – when the heart beats) and the bottom number (diastolic – when the heart rests) measure the force that your heart is using when it sends blood through the artery walls. High blood pressure means your poor little heart is working too hard. 140/90 is considered high normal. You don’t want to go over that.

Q: How do the blood pressure readings work?
My blood pressure was 140 over 90 yesterday,Doc said this is ok but what exactly do the numbers mean ?
Thank you

A: The top number, which is called the systolic pressure, shows the pressure in your arteries when your heart is forcing blood through them. The bottom number, called the diastolic pressure, shows the pressure in your arteries when your heart relaxes.

Q: Can Zen Meditation or Yoga improve my blood pressure readings?
I am currently borderline after stopping my blood pressure medication 2 months ago(it was too low). Now my reading are often in the range of 145/92. It is a nervous and stress related blood pressure. I am very emotional and anxious. I am 47 and vegan.

A: Meditation can do wonders for you! It matters not what you decide to focus on, just as long as it remains your center. Find your center, and you can become grounded and focused in any situation. I, too, suffer from anxiety and have found daily meditation to be a wonderful addition to my life. When thoughts enter your mind while meditating, it is best to lightly acknowledge them, then continue focusing. I hope you can get it down to a nice 130/80! God bless.

Q: When the number between the diastolic and systolic blood pressure readings grows, what does that indicate?
I’m a retired RN but I cannot remember what it means when the number increases between the diastolic and systolic pressures. I remember in nursing school that the number between the two was significant of something. I just don’t remember what. My blood pressure used to be around 110/70. Now it’s more like 165/68. That’s from 40 to 97. Any thoughts at all?

A: The number doesn’t matter. All that matters is the difference between numbers. you have jumped from 110 to 165. that’a pretty alarming. 68 or 70 is OK.. Get your blood pressure checked on four other occasions. If id remains in the range of 160-170, start taking medications like diuretics or ACE inhibitors. Decrease salt intake and Fat consumption. Go for morning exercise daily (moderate). Better see a doctor before starting with medications.

Q: What is the meaning of low blood pressure readings?
Recently a relative of mine was admitted into the hospital because her blood pressure had plummeted tremendously. Her BP reading was 22/17. She was not yet flatlined but there was no movement in the heart moniter either and the nurses and doctors said she died or would die and there was nothing they could do. However, she did wake up and her bp stabalized, the doctor said it was impossible and he couldnt believe the reading (the reading wasnt a mistake either because he checked), basically he was astonished she lived so were the nurses. I have been looking online but no website that i can find clearly tells you what that bp reading means, they say the minimum for low bp is something like 90/60 or 100/60, i cant find anything about 22/17. Does anyone know what that reading means ? (yes i know it was dangerously low or impossible but i mean anything else? ) thanks in advance

A: I also can’t believe that she managed to survive with that very low blood pressure. I also remember when i had like 53/37 blood pressure and i was still talking and walking. But there was a reason why my blood pressure was such.

I am just wondering if your relative has had an arrythmia at that time. I also wonder if she is septic or has an overwhelming infection. There are a lot of reasons you can actually point out but I’m sure there are always cases that you can;t explain.

Q: Blood pressure readings which is the most important and why after taking medication to?
control it my readings are still high. And is exercise the best way to control hypertension
very healthy diet but overweight and need to upi the anit where exercise is concerned but I find it difficult because I get breathless very easily because of respritory problems. However, I do not dwell on these and intend to up my daily regime of walking
170/80 is the average reading

A: Hello, number 1 advice is to reduce the intake of salt in the foods that you are taking, because salt increases the retention of Sodium and water in the body causing increase of the blood pressure, your systolic blood pressure is high and by incrementing exercises and eating more green salads, green vegetables and fish it will help to solve this problem at certain degree. If you haven’t seen a Doctor, I think that it is a good time for it, he/she may prescribes you some medications if you can’t control your high blood pressure on your own. The Doctor can also send you for a 24 hrs Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring so the Cardiologist can determinate according to the results or he could indicate another test for finding the answer to your high blood pressure disorder. Hopefully this information has been helpful to your questions and inquires. Good Luck

Q: Which is worse for blood pressure readings ?
If blood pressure reading is more than 40pts differeny in systolic and diastolic, is it worse to be less or more ? As an example, would it be worse to have a reading of 150/140 or 160/110 ?

A: friend,

yur figures are not really good.you have to control them.

120/80 is the ideal figure.

The upper value goes on changing with age and body constitution (obesity) .

The upper value is acceptable, as some doctors here say if it is 90+your age.Suppose you are 50 , 90+50= 140 is acceptable.
But the lower value shall NEVER CROSS 100.May be 95 is the upper limit.You have to maintain that.

That is what i gathered from some freinds who know about this.Please CONSULT A PHYSICIAN for medical opinion.

I am not a doctor and I say what I learn from others.

Q: Why do blood pressure readings vary so much in such a short period of time?
Just got back from longs and used their blood pressure checker. First reading was a little alarming at 133/91. Then about 30 seconds later I ran it again and it came out a nice cool 114/82. Same thing happened at the doctors office a few months back. Nurse gets me when I first come in and it’s like 140/?. Then not five minues later the doctor does the same test (different device) and it comes out normal 120 over something. What gives?

A: stress effects it a lot.. maybe you were more stressed the time it was higher.. also, if you are walking around right before you take it, it will be higher than if you rest a bit before taking it..

Q: Is my anxiety attacks giving me inacurate blood pressure readings?
Im a health phobic today my blood pressure what very boarderline high but im not sure if the machine was working correctly, My usual is 125/75 normal. I have no heart conditions at all. I worry rediculously at times but there are times when i dont worry at all. Not On Meds dont need them i just need some info.

My family has hypertension in it
Can Anxiety attacks cause high blood pressure ?
I am overweight but very healthy

Im 16male

A: Excess weight can elevate blood pressure.
I think that if we have anxiety most of the time our blood pressure can remain elevated and not return to normal quite as easily.
You might want to buy a blood pressure monitor for at home.
Good Luck.

Q: Anybody here understand blood pressure readings?
I am 42 years old. My resting blood pressure is 111/54. Is that good? What health problems could an unusually low diastolic reading mean?

A: The clear trend from double blind clinical trials has increasingly been that lower BP is found to result in less disease”.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Blood_pressure

Q: What do you think of a fairly strange range in blood pressure readings?
I went to the pharmacist after taking 4 readings in about 10 minutes. The pharmacist reset the machine and took her own bp, saying the machine was fine. My readings were:
110/69
97/62
106/55

A: Nah depends on a lot. The average is 120/80. But I am 30, nonsmoker and 125 pounds and you’re readings are identical to mine.

Q: What is the normal blood pressure reading for a 13 year old?
My son is 13 and 5′8 and is 260lbs. He was told his blood pressure was hight at the time it was 170/80. He was put on enalapril..5 mg a day…. he has been on it for 4 days and tongiht his blood pressure read 173/85 what is the normal brood pressure for a 13 year old and why isn’t it going down?

A: I agree with the 110-120/70. Don’t get stuck on the age thing, your son is tall for his age and morbidly obese for his age. One of the causes of your son’s high BP could be his weight and that needs to be addressed immediately. As the doctor said above, there could be an endocrine problem and thus he should probably see an endocrinologist. Unless your little boy (and 13 seems awfully young to be having some drastic health issues such as this) wants a life full of medicines, doctor visits and health issues, he is going to need to get a little of this weight off as quickly as he can. I believe seeing an endocrinologist first to rule out any type of thyroid issues or growth hormone issues is paramount and then ask him to help work out a diet and exercise plan that your son can live with. As his weight comes down, his blood pressure will most likely normalize. Good luck to you both.

Q: What is the normal blood pressure for me?
I know that normal blood pressre varies with age, height, and weight. Does anyone know any sites that would tell me what my specific blood pressure should be? I am 23 year old female, 5 feet tall and weighs about 115lbs. Any help would be appreciated!

A: Normal blood pressure for full grown adults is about 120/80. If your’s is a lot higher or lower, you can go to the doctor. He will take a reading and can tell you if your pressure is normal. Also, if it isn’t, you’re already at the doctor’s, so you can begin treatment right away.

Q: What is the normal blood pressure and pulse for a 17 year old girl?
I have a medical condition that requires me to take my blood pressure after laying down for 5 minuets and then take it again after standing for 2 minuets. What is the normal blood pressure and pulse for that? My example is laying down 111/67 with a pulse of 76 and then standing 126/76 with a pulse of 105. Is this normal for my pulse to jump like that?

A: You have got “Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome”.
Both blood pressure readings are normal. Optimal BP is less than 120/80 mmHg. Your systolic blood pressure (126 mmHg) is under prehypertension stage. But your pulse rate while in standing position is a bit high. Resting pulse rate should not exceed 100 beats per minute.

Q: What is the normal blood pressure for a 13 year old?
My son’s blood pressure varies from 97-64 to 116-85. He is 5′5″ and weighs 150. Is the blood pressure normal?

A: Yeah it’s normal. BP can change pretty quick. Just taking your BP sitting vs standing can make a difference.

Q: What is Normal Blood pressure and does it vary with exercise and other activities?
Also, is a blood pressure of 108/74 considered normal?

A: Yes that’s a good blood pressure – very typical. During a workout of course your blood pressure will change. If you are concerned about your blood pressure while on the treadmill you should consult your doctor.

Q: What is a normal blood pressure for a 15 year old female?
Im 15 years old approximately 175lbs and 5′9 and i just now took my blood pressure and its 138 over 91. Is that normal?
I have also gotten higher than this i check every week or so.. what should i do to fix it?

A: That is considered high. Any number of things can affect blood pressure, so one high reading isn’t something to get too excited about. Check it periodically over the course of several days, if it is consistently high, try to see your doctor about it.

Q: What is a normal blood pressure for a 14 year old male?
Hey, I’m a 14 year old male and recently had basal pneumonia(lower lung). Since the illness I have been extremely concerned about dying and my health. I tested my blood pressure the other day and it was 119/63 with a pulse of 71 is this normal for me. Also im in very good shapeabout 5′10 145 pounds if that has anything to do with it. Thanks.

A: Hi Curtis..

Please…if you have any concerns check with your doctors.

Much better to get a proper medical opinion that you ask on Yahoo Answers as the doctors has to take any medical conditions into account.

I suspect having been sick you may be sick of doctors…but it is the best way to find out.

Good luck…

Q: what is the normal blood pressure of a person age 37 and above?
gud day im 37years old and always check my blood pressure which is 110/70 but i feel dizzy or some kind of a drunk person.is it normal on my age to have that blood pressure?

A: See the link below. Scroll down to the chart titled: Categories for Blood Pressure Levels in Adults
It says a normal adult (age 18+) blood pressure should be less than 120/80. So that puts you in pretty good shape. Some say that if your systolic pressure drops below 90 or your diastolic pressure drops below 60 you have low blood pressure. But really, you are just fine at least for this reading.

Fluid build-up or infection in the inner ear can cause a balance problem and/or make you dizzy and nauseous

Q: When my blood pressure is normal, does that mean that my cholesterol level is good?
I always have had a normal blood pressure which is 110/80. I know I need to have a blood test to be certain of my cholesterol count. But forgive me as I am scared… I’m still gathering strength to do that soon! Thank you.

A: No, the two do not go together.

However, Cholesterol is an issue because when blood vessels get damaged, a kind of scab forms that is made from cholesterol. These scabs tend to block blood flow.

If your blood pressure in “normal” then the chances that your arteries will get damaged is lower, so the chance that these kind of scabs will form is also lower.

Q: What is the normal blood pressure range?
what is the normal blood pressure range for a 9 yr. old girl I am 9 and mine is like, 100 over 80 is that above below or normal range?

A: Your blood pressure is absolutely normal.The normal level is 120/80 & yours is within that range so it is absolutely normal .You are to young to think about this thing

Q: What is normal blood pressure and does it vary with exercise?
Is a blood pressure of 108/74 normal?

A: Yes, that blood pressure is okay. And yes, blood pressure will vary with exercise, stress, etc.

Q: Does your normal blood pressure change after a heart attack?
After you have a heart attack does ur blood pressure go back to normal? Or does it stay really high? I know during a heart attack ur blood pressure goes up, but does it stay that way a few days after a heart attack?

A: A person’s blood pressure following a heart attack may be initially high because they are having severe pain. Remember a part of the heart muscle has been destroyed but the goal is to control the BP quickly with the medications .. Some patients present with low blood pressure which will also require treatment. Following a heart attack it is very important that a patients blood pressure and heart rate is brought under control with medications as the goal is to control the size of the heart attack from the very moment the patient presents into the emergency department, then to prevent another one from reoccurring.

Q: How many strokes/Heart attacks happen in people with normal Cholesterol and blood pressure levels?
I understand people with High cholesterol or high blood pressure have a much increased chance of having a stroke or heart attack, but how many people have strokes/heart attacks that have completely normal blood pressure levels and normal cholesterol levels? In percentages…

A: “Michael M” is a person with no medical/scientific training who posts inaccurate statements about cholesterol & heart disease.

Cholesterol is ONE factor in heart disease, not the only one.
When I did cardiology, we would sometimes see these patients come in with an MI. We’d often send a blood sample off for NMR (nuclear spectography) for particle size analysis.

Q: What is a normal blood pressure reading for an 11year old?
What is a normal blood pressure reading for a 68 pound 11 year old girl?

A: syst. 90-100

d. 65-60

http://www.vaughns-1-pagers.com/medicine/blood-pressure.htm

same for athletes. that is what the above chart says.

Q: What is a normal blood pressure for a pregnant woman, when should we worry?
Our doctor told us today that my wife’s blood pressure is a bit high. The way he said it made me worry, I have been reading all about pre-eclampsia but the books say nothing about the normal range. Also my wife has a low lying placenta, can these two be linked at all?
thanks for any help you can give.

A: high blood pressure for a pregnant woman is 140/90, I honestly can’t remember what the normal range is exactly but if I recall correctly it’s something like 110/75 – 140/90. Please don’t quote me on that as I’m not a medical professional just a mum. During my pregnancy I developed pre eclampsia right at the end of the pregnancy and in the weeks leading up to it the drs commented once or twice that my blood pressure was a bit high and this was for 135/80 and 130/90 and the likes. I do remember one midwife telling me that it is the bottom number (the 90) that is of more concern then the top one. Your dr will probably want to monitor your wife a bit more regularly to keep an eye on it, but sometimes a pregnant woman can have a slightly high blood pressure and there’s no problem. I don’t know much about low lying placentas or if there’s any link between the two, but can tell you that along with high blood pressure some other pre eclampsia symptoms are bad headaches and seeing black spots in front of your eyes, protein in your urine, pain in the upper right of your abdomen and alot of swelling. Try not to worry yourself silly as it could very well be nothing. Unfortunately it’s all in the hands of fate and the dr’s it can’t be prevented. Good luck and I hope all goes well. Hopefully this helped you some

Q: What factors does garlic have which causes high blood pressure and tension to decrease?
I’m very much interested in knowing the factors or components of garlic which causes high blood pressure and tension to effectively decrease only a few minutes after taking it. I would also like to know the benefits and disadvantages that the biochemical components of garlic has for the heart.
What are the nutrients in garlic that the heart accommodates for it to help decrease blood pressure and tension??

A: Try this site:

http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/herbsvitaminsek/a/Hypertension.htm

Q: Blood gets thick and causes high blood pressure when u workout?/?
I heard that blood gets thick when u do walk and running and it causes high blood pressure specially in winter is it true or no/.?? I m asking that because i have problem of high blood pressure .

A: No, the opposite. Your blood gets thin when it’s well circulated and people who work out regularly (like me) have normal blood pressure, sometimes low following exercise. I know because I donate plasma, so my blood pressure is taken twice a week.

Q: What kind of blood infection causes HIGH blood pressure and Severe pain?
My mom is in the hospital. Some of her symptoms include:
-Kidney Failure
-HIGH blood pressure
-Severe Pain
-Confusion
-Shakiness

I wouls really like it if someone could answer this question… Thank you.

A: the one thing that comes to mind is sepsis, which is when an infection gets into the bloodstream. this can happen with pretty much any type of infection. i had this twice, from a kidney infection. all the same symptoms except my blood pressure plummeted to extremely low levels, but some people to get very high blood pressure from this.

Q: What causes high blood pressure on a young adult 23 years of age?
It was up to 167/110 and has remained hi for the past couple of days. I”m being tested and am on meds, but wont find out anything for a week.

What would be common reasons for this at my age?

A: Too much Salt, and stress will cause it also.

Q: what can be some causes of high blood pressure?
I was at the dr’s this morning and my blood pressure reading was on the high side (135/90), my dr assured me she never goes by just one reading, but I am a bit perplexed as to why my blood pressure would be higher than normal. I am healthy, 27 years old, highly active (run 30 miles a week), eat healthy, healthy weight, and I wasn’t nervous at all (my pulse at the time was 58 beat per minute). what can be other causes to high blood pressure? or was this just a fluke?

A: Your Dr has assured you that everything looks ok but I can understand your concern to want to understand this – and that is good.
What they class as a normal BP reading is 120/80 and there could be many reasons why you are, for this one reading, above that.
- maybe it wasn’t a good reading by the person that took it first off (it does happen)
- white-coat reading on your part – even though you said you weren’t nervous – sometimes we don’t feel it but our bodies respond temporarily
- of course things in your diet that could effect BP – too much salt, your diet (but you say you are eating a good diet), too little potassium can raise your BP,
- you exercise thats good
- stress can raise it
- also – caffeine can raise BP temporaily if you are sensitive to it(don’t know if you had a very large strong coffee,tea or soda before going to the doc lol)
- for women oral contraceptives can raise BP sometimes by a small amount

So that is some of the things that can effect BP – but also this was a one time shot for you and it also wasn’t that high. A lot of drug stores have BP machines in them where you can test yourself – why not go in once a week if you can and keep a check on yourself to see where you are coming it at. Just do it more than once while you are there – I always get a different reading in those machines. But by all means if you have more concerns speak with your health care provider. Take Care

Q: What causes High Blood Pressure?
My dad just went to the hospital tonight because of extremly high blood pressure.
Both his parents died at a very young age because of heat attacks (50’s)

So i’m wondering what causes it?
And what ways are there to lower it?

A: High blood pressure can be caused by a long list of things. Most commonly however high blood pressure is caused by obesity, poor diet, lack of exercise, high cholesterol, and on and on. The best thing your dad can do eat improve his diet and start a regular exercise regiment. He can also talk with his doctor about medication options.

Q: what causes high blood pressure?
my husband has high blood pressure. He is under alot of stress with getting deployed over seas, but I was wondering other causes of it, and what we can do to help lower it, is there something with diet? He exercises alot..so I was just wondering..I want him to be healthy.

A: You are correct that stress could be causing your husbands high blood pressure.

There are also many other sources that can contribute to it as well. Sodium intake can contribute to high blood pressure. Heredity can be a source. Medications such as NSAID’s (Motrin/Ibuprofen) or antidepressants and many other medications can be a factor. Age, kidney problems, sleep apnea, obesity, liquorice, race, high cholesterol, and many other factors play a role in contributing to high blood pressure.

There are many ways to try to reduce blood pressure. Changing diet, such as decreasing or eliminating sodium, the DASH diet which was created by many doctors doing research (the diet essentially is
Eating more fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy foods
Cutting back on foods that are high in saturated fat, cholesterol, and total fat
Eating more whole grain products, fish, poultry, and nuts
Eating less red meat and sweets
Eating foods that are rich in magnesium, potassium, and calcium).

You can also work on reducing cholesterol.

Because he is under a lot of stress, finding ways to manage stress, using relaxation techniques might also help.

I wish you well and him strength as he is deployed.

Q: What causes high blood pressure?
what types of things cause high blood pressure?

A: over dosage of certain drugs,
exercise or anything that increases your heart rate like anxiety, fear, etc
excess hormones like adrenaline or nor adrenaline
certain pickled foods and fishes
some cases there is an increase in bp without a known cause. it is called as essential hypertension

Q: what causes high blood pressure towards the later stage in pregnancy?
i hade very high blood pressure all of a sudden in the 28 weeks of pregnancy, my gync recomended total bed rest till delivery. but during my 37′th week i had few symptoms of preeclampcia and i was induced in 38′th week . then had a c-section.

A: http://www.womens-health.co.uk/hyperten.asp
Blood pressure problems are one of the most common reasons women are admitted to the hospital antenatal ward. The amount of attention received by a woman with ‘blood pressure’ depends very much upon what kind of disease causes it and how high the blood pressure (BP) actually is. Hypertension is when the blood pressure is too high, and hypotension when its is low. Hypotension is a common finding in early and mid-pregnancy and is, by and large, nothing to worry about.
Why does high blood pressure matter?

The most important cause of high blood pressure in pregnancy is a disease called pre-eclampsia. If untreated, pre-eclampsia can lead to eclampsia, which is very serious. Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia are the most important causes of death during pregnancy in the UK, USA and Nordic countries. Five to 10% of women in their first time pregnancies develop pre-eclampsia. A woman in this country is very unlikely to die because of it, mainly because they are recognised early, investigations performed and proper treatment given. There are similar risks for the baby, and a part of the assessment includes ensuring s/he is well.
Types of blood pressure problems in pregnancy

Chronic hypertension
This is also known as essential hypertension. This type of hypertension was present even before the woman was pregnant. It is more common in older mothers and there may be a family history. A woman may have been taking tablets for it before getting pregnant. Chronic hypertension may get worse during later pregnancy and the type or dose of drugs may need to be changed. Since a woman’s blood pressure naturally falls during the first half of pregnancy, many chronic hypertensive women have a normal blood pressure and need no treatment at this time. We know that certain drugs used to control blood pressure are quite safe in pregnancy, and if a woman is taking a newer type, it is usually suggested she change to one with which we have more established experience.

Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH)
This type of hypertension is much like the chronic type, but it only comes on when a woman is pregnant and resolves completely after delivery. There are probably some women who are chronic hypertensives who are labelled as PIH because we don’t know what their BP was before pregnancy. This does not matter much as the treatment is the same, and it will be clarified after the baby is born. A proportion of women with PIH will go on to develop pre-eclampsia; unfortunately we cannot predict who it will be. Also, women who have PIH are at greater risk of developing hypertension later in life.

In both the above types of hypertension, the only abnormality is the blood pressure. Studies have compared outcomes of pregnancies in women with chronic hypertension and PIH, and there is little risk to the baby. Very rarely babies will have to be delivered early for women with unusually severe hypertension.

Pre-eclampsia
Pre-eclampsia is a disease unique to pregnancy. It is much more than just blood pressure and when we assess women who are suspected of having it, several investigations are done to establish its presence and severity. In addition to high blood pressure, the other main screening test is to check the urine. The kidneys become ‘leaky’ and in pre-eclampsia there is protein (also known as proteinuria). You will see that it is sometimes documented as +, 2+, or 3+. This is determined by dipping a piece of paper into the urine and the colour change suggests the relative concentration of the urine. To strictly diagnose pre-eclampsia we need to know the exact amount of proteinuria over 24 hours and this is one investigation we do if it is suspected. Greater than 0.3g is significant.

Pre-eclampsia doesn’t just affect the BP and kidneys, it affects almost every organ system of the body. In the milder forms it might just be the kidneys that are affected to any serious degree, hence proteinuria is the only other sign. If pre-eclampsia is more severe, it can cause headaches, flashing lights before the eyes, abdominal pain as well as making you feel very jittery. If severe pre-eclampsia is not treated or if it develops very quickly, then eclampsia may occur. This is when a woman has a seizure (fit). Usually the BP is very high and if the baby is not yet born, it becomes distressed. There is a serious risk of stroke in the mother because of the excessively high BP. Fortunately, eclampsia is rare as pre-eclampsia is usually picked up and treated. Women with established pre-eclampsia have overall about a 1% chance of having an eclamptic seizure. In about half of the women who suffer eclampsia, it occurs after the baby is born, usually within 24 hours of delivery.
What causes pre-eclampsia?

It isn’t really known what causes the disease. Many changes have been discovered in hormone levels which explain some of the findings, but the actual trigger isn’t known. It has a lot to do with the placenta (afterbirth). The placenta is not as well developed as it should be, with thinning of the blood vessels from mum’s side that invade the placenta as it grows. These changes begin as early as 18-20 weeks, even in the (usual) women who don’t develop pre-eclampsia until toward the end of pregnancy. There are also blood clots blocking off the arteries in the placenta, reducing the amount of blood getting across to the baby. This explains the common finding of a smaller than expected baby in women who have pre-eclampsia. There is lots of research going on at the moment to try and discover why it happens and how we might go about preventing it.
What makes pre-eclampsia more likely?

The following can predispose you to developing pre-eclampsia, but many cases occur without any risk factors at all.

* If it is your first pregnancy
* Pre-eclampsia in a previous pregnancy
* Age under 20y or over 35y
* Short stature
* If you suffer from migranes
* Family history of pre-eclampsia or eclampsia
* Previous hypertension
* If you have Raynaud’s disease
* If you are underweight
* If you have s ystemic lupus erythematosis (SLE)
* Multiple pregnancy (eg. twins)
* Hydatidiform mole

What kind of symptoms does it cause?

Usually high blood pressure doesn’t cause any symptoms, but the complaints below are common if pre-eclampsia is present:

* Flashing lights, stripes before the eyes, floaters or black-outs of vision
* Light hurting the eyes (photophobia)
* Headache
* Pain at the top of the abdomen, or on the right side under the ribs
* Vomiting
* Just not feeling right.

What is the treatment for pre-eclampsia?

Ultimately the only treatment is delivery of the baby. This may be fine if a woman is, say, 38 weeks gestation, but at 30 weeks, it becomes much more of a dilemma. In the later stages of pregnancy it is normal to induce labour, but early on if delivery is decided upon, caesarean section is more usual. It’s an individual decision and must be tailored to the patient and her disease severity.

For mild to moderate pre-eclampsia when a woman is prior to term, admission to hospital is needed and assessment of the severity of the disease carried out. In addition to regular examinations, the following tests are commonly arranged:

* 4-6 hourly blood pressure checks – BP in pre-eclampsia can go up & down very quickly. It might be fine when you’re first admitted, but if it shot up high and you were in hospital, at least we would know about it.
* 24 hour urine collection – to estimate total protein. Also checks on each specimen are done to see if its suddenly getting worse (eg. 1+ to 3+ over a day, maybe associated with increasing BP)
* Blood tests – more guides to the severity of the disease – blood count, kidney & liver function tests.
* Ultrasound scan – to check on the growth of baby. Pre-eclampsia can cause small babies, and its important to identify this if its present. Also we check on the water around the baby (liquor volume). If the placenta isn’t working as well as it might, the liquor volume may be reduced. A watch on the baby’s movements & breathing can be made to see its still as active as usual.
* CTG’s – or monitoring of the baby’s heart with the belt straps and doppler pick-up. Usually done once daily.

By repeating these tests over a few days, your obstetrician can get an idea of how the disease is progressing, if its getting worse or staying the same and plan when delivery might be best. Also staying in hospital encourages rest which helps the BP to settle.
I’ve had pre-eclampsia/eclampsia – will it happen again?

Pre-eclampsia is more likely to happen in a second pregnancy if one has suffered it before. Mild pre-eclampsia at term is less likely to recur (5-10%) and when it does it’s usually mild again. After severe pre-eclampsia recurrence rate is about 20-25% in subsequent pregnancies. After eclampsia, about 25-30% of subsequent pregnancies will be complicated by pre-eclampsia, but only 2% with eclampsia again.

Chronic hypertension is more common after pre-eclampsia, affecting about 15% at 2 years. It is more likely after eclampsia or severe pre-eclampsia (especially if recurrent or occuring during the 2nd trimester), affecting 30-50% of women.
Can I take anything to prevent pre-eclampsia?

Many trials of different drugs and supplements have been carried out to try and prevent this disease. Fish oil (halibut liver oil) in one trial has been suggested to marginally reduce the incidence of pre-eclampsia. The study that demonstrated this dates back to 1946 and subsequent trials have not been as promising. In addition, there are concerns about side effects with excessive supplementation with fish-oils (bleeding tendancy & fall in platelet count). Presently there are two multi-centre studies underway in New Zealand and Scandinavia to assess its usefulness.

Increased dietary protein has been suggested to reduce the incidence of pre-eclampsia, but review of the published literature by the World Health Organisation Expert Committee on Pregnancy and Lactation concluded that in the absence of any established deficiency, supplementation is unlikely to change a woman’s chance of developing pre-eclampsia.

Calcium supplementation has also been suggested; indeed, summation of several smaller trials definitely pointed to a reduction in blood pressure complications in those who took calcium supplements. What was needed was a large comparative study to confirm or refute this possible finding. In July 1997 in the New England Journal of Medicine a paper was published from the National Institutes of Health in the US. They enrolled almost 5000 women, half of whom received calcium supplements. Unfortunately, there was no difference in pre-eclampsia between the two groups.

A large trial of low-dose aspirin has confirmed that it has a place in prevention of pre-eclampsia. This multi-centre study which was published in 1994 demonstrated that the only group of women shown to benefit from aspirin were those deemed to be at risk of severe early pre-eclampsia – ie. those in whom it had occurred before. Aspirin made no difference to any other group treated.

Q: 13 year old with high blood pressure? what causes it?
today at my school they checked all of the students blood pressure. My school nurse told me that I had high blood pressure. What causes high blood pressure?

A: Well your school nurse is incorrect. You absolutely cannot diagnose someone with high blood pressure based on one blood pressure reading. What she should have said was that your blood pressure was in the high blood pressure range, but that is not the same thing as having high blood pressure. In order to officially diagnose high blood pressure the blood pressure should be elevated on at least 2-3 occasions. The reason for this is because many things can temporarily elevate high blood pressure. For example, pain, anxiety, caffeine and nicotine can all temporarily increase blood pressure but this is very different from true high blood pressure. Many people experience anxiety when they are having their BP checked, which falsely elevates their blood pressure and this is known as white coat hypertension. For all of these reasons, you should have your blood pressure checked on several occasions at the doctor’s office. If your BP is persistently above 140 or 90, then you officially would have high blood pressure.

To your question, high blood pressure is caused by many factors and the cause will vary from person to person. Some component of high blood pressure is frequently genetic or hereditary in many cases and there would be a family history of high blood pressure. Obesity, bad dietary habits, excessive salt intake and lack of exercise are also known to lead to high blood pressure. High blood pressure can occur in anyone though, even in skinny people who are otherwise healthy. Also high blood pressure can be secondary to other conditions, such as excess hormones (e.g. primary hyperaldosteronism) and several other secondary causes. Secondary causes only account for less than 10% of cases of high blood pressure. Most cases are a combination of genes, obesity, poor diet and lack of exercise.

Q: What are some causes of high blood pressure in pregnancy other than pre-eclampsia..?
My friend is pregnant too – we’re due two days apart (July 4th & July 6th). She went to the doctor today and her blood pressure was 162/96 and has never been out of normal range until today. However, there was no protein in her urine and they said that rules out pre-eclampsia and they’re re-checking her blood pressure in the morning. So i’m wondering, what else would cause it to jump this high?

Thanks in advance.

A: What Causes High Blood Pressure – Hypertension

Quite a few people in this world dont know what causes high blood pressure and hypertension. Hypertension is more common in blacks, and the risk increases with age. One-fourth of people in the United States between the ages of 20-74 have hypertension, and three-fourths of women and two-thirds of men over 75 have hypertension.
Blood pressure is described by two values:
– The highest pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts.
– The lowest pressure just before the heart contracts.
When you take your blood pressure look for certain numbers to inform you if your pressure is high or low. Blood pressure is considered high when the systolic pressure is above 140 and the diastolic pressure is above 90.
When a change in blood pressure occurs, the body has a sudden means of returning back to normal. These include changing the amount of blood that the heart pumps, controlling the diameter of the arteries, and changing the volume of blood in the bloodstream. The kidneys can also control blood pressure by excreting salt and water in the blood so that the blood volume decreases.
People who have hypertension, the increase in pressure may be due to a change in the heart, blood vessels or an increase in the blood volume. Other factors contributing to hypertension include an inherited abnormality, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, stress, smoking, excessive alcohol and salt.
Most people with hypertension experience no symptons from hypertension itself, however, once damage has occurred to other organs as a result of hypertension like the brain, eyes, heart or the kidneys. Symptoms of those conditions may manifest themselves as headaches, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, restlessness, and blurred vision. The higher the pressure, the more likely you are to experience a stroke, heart failure or early death.
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Q: What types of foods (besides salty ones) cause high blood pressure?
I know that foods high in sodium such as nuts and ketchup are silent stalkers on high blood pressure, but are there other foods that can cause blood pressure spikes like maybe okra, starches, or grains? Thank you!

A: While foods high in sodium can lead to hypertension, there are many factors besides food that can cause a spike in your blood pressure. Okra, starches or grains will not contribute significantly to elevated blood pressure, however, eating foods that are high in starch and sugar and are made from refined grains will cause a rise in your glycemic index, which will lead to crashes that will cause you to binge eat, which may lead to weight gain. Obseity, age, stress and ethnicity are all risk factors for hypertension. Therefore, if you are in a high risk category (older, African American and overweight) to cut back on stress and eat a healtier diet. It is also a good idea to check your blood pressure multiple times during the day since the number varies and take the average reading to get a more accurate picture of your blood pressure level.

Q: what are the main causes of high blood pressure ?
what is the main cause of high blood pressure ?

A: Although heredity plays a role, weight and lifestyle are tremendously important, as well.

Take a look at your lifestyle:

1. Do you get regular (daily!) exercise?
2. Do you minimize sodium and make sure you are getting enough potassium in your diet (eating fresh fruits helps).
3. Is your BMI > 25?
4. Could you possibly have sleep apnea?
5. Do you smoke? Have more than one drink of alcohol per day?

If at all possible, address these issues before you consider taking BP meds. The meds may get your BP down, but they have their side effects, and you don’t really want to be on them for the rest of your life, do you?

It’s great that you are asking the question here. For more detailed info, I recommend the Yahoo! bloodpressureline group. It is run by a doctor who specializes in treating hypertension.

Q: What causes really high blood pressure?
My Mom is 89 years old has been having high blood pressure. The pressure is 200’s over 100’s , and having lots of headache. Is this normal with really high blood pressure ? Please let me know.
Thank You . Donna Rabe

A: If she keeps a pressure that high she is going to have a stroke. Yes, she will have a headache with that type of pressure. She needs to be seen ASAP. Go to ER, if she’s not willing to go there then get her into her doc.

Q: What causes cystolic high blood pressure?
My cystolic pressure is almost always high or borderline and diastolic is usually arount 60 to 65. I amy currently taking 150 mg. of Atenolol daily and still have problems.

A: sissyd,

From your description, it seems that you have Isolated Systolic Hypertension. I would be a bit concerned about it, for if your diastolic pressure is normal and your systolic is high, you very well could have a developing problem. The greater the difference between the systolic and diastolic (what is known as “pulse pressure”), the harder each pulse is on your artery walls.

This condition often comes from inflammation in the arteries themselves. This inflammation stiffens the artery walls and is considered to be an indication of artery damage already present.

If your systolic is borderline high, then it’s around 150? 160? With a diastolic of 60 or 65, that’s a pretty hefty pulse pressure, and I would think that you’d want to do a few things about it:

1. Do tell your doctor about it and see if he can prescribe a different hypertension medication, perhaps a slow-acting nitrate, or perhaps felodipine or ramipril (or both of these), all of which have been shown effective against Isolated Systolic Hypertension, the kind that you apparently have.

2. Change your lifestyle, especially your diet. If you haven’t already, you must cut out salt and alcohol. You must also lose weight. Now, I’m not saying that you are excessively heavy, I don’t know, but I’ll bet you could stand to lose a few pounds. That will help, too.

Some years ago my doc told me that he’d like me to lose a few pounds, and I thought he was being excessively picky. I am 5′ 8″ and I weighed 160 pounds, only two pounds over what had been considered my “ideal weight.”

Well, several years later, for other reasons I did lose weight. I’m now 140 pounds and feel great, run faster, my cholesterol is down significantly, and my blood pressure–never high to begin with–is even lower than it was. Losing weight even when we are not considered heavy is beneficial. Most of us in the West weigh too much, anyway. We’ve had plenty of studies to prove that.

3. Exercise, especially running. That will lower your blood pressure, weight, and increase your heart efficiency.

4. Take aspirin and floss. No, really. A study a couple of years ago showed that people with a higher number of mouth/gum bacteria were at a higher risk of heart disease. We’re not yet sure of the cause, but we know this correlation. Since part of your problem is most likely inflammation, anyway, cut down on all sources of it in your body, especially the one(s) that we already know are associated with problems.

And the aspirin will cut down on the inflammation you most likely have in your arteries.

Please go to your doctor for a different medication tomorrow. While I almost always err on the safe side, in a case like this I’d feel a whole lot better if you were on a medication that we know works while you started your lifestyle changes.

Good luck.

Q: What is the best diet for high blood pressure patient?
What are the best diet for high blook pressure patient age about 75?
What to cook for her?
Are sweet stuff bad for high blook pressure patient, like: chocolate, biscuits, cookies, fruit juice, jam?

Are they any food/vegetables help to cut down blood pressure?

A: Dr. Dean Ornish has a diet that helps reverse heart disease. His claims are backed by scientific research.

The ideal diet is a low-fat vegetarian diet. One of the keys is to provide the dieter with a healthy level of oil. Everyone needs a little oil, but in the typical Western diet we have far too much rich food with too much oil/fat, too much refined sugar/fructose/refined carbohydrate, too many calories, too much protein from dairy and meat, too many additives from packaged/convenience foods.

Check out any diet book by Dean Ornish. Here’s what I do:

+ Prepare a variety of beans from dry. Avoid Soy beans because some are GM. Canned bean have unhealthy syrup.

+ For protein, combine the beans with brown rice or another nongluten grain. Some people have trouble digesting the gluten in grains like wheat.

+ Eat raw and steamed vegetables including leafy green vegetables for calcium. This is a better source for calcium than milk. Dairy and beef are not necessary and vegetables are a better source of calcium.

+ Eat fruit whole. Avoid commercial drinks like juices, because these are processed and contain additives. Drink water.

+ If you take supplements, make sure they are appropriate. Do not purchase supplements made from GMO. Look at vitamin B and some minerals.

+ Get some sun, so that your skin can make vitamin D.

+ Get at least 8 hours of deep sleep every night.

+ Get enough exercise, possibly aerobic. Check with the doctor on this.

+ Eat nuts, avocados, and other sources of oil. You need a little, but too much saturated fat is unhealthy.

Q: What is a good diet for high blood pressure?
My husband has always had high blood pressure but recently it has jumped even more. As he’s only 22 and I’m not planning on losing him due to that anytime soon I have decided to change our eating habits. I’m trying to put new meal plans together and would love suggestions for breakfast, lunch, and dinner that would be blood pressure friendly.

A: Look in to the DASH diet. This is the only medically approved diet for high blood pressure.
Here is a link to the diet’s official site, where you’ll find information and recipes:
http://www.dashdiet.org/
Sodium is the main thing to look out for. Remember that packaged and processed foods/sauces etc. often have a high sodium content- always read the label.

Q: WHAT IS THE BEST DIET FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE PERSON?
I am having high blood pressure and high sugar. I am male of 32 years. please suggest me best non-veg diet and ways to keep myself healthy.

A: In General low salt no sugar vegan diet is best for u. Take plenty of fruits, salads, vegetables with pulses with very little oil. Refer Web MD which will give you very good advice

Q: Where can i find a diet for a high blood pressure victim?
My mother just had a stroke, and she is a diabetic, the stroke was caused from high blood pressure/cholesterol….now she’s home and has already asked to speak with a dietician but is unable to get in for a week, where can i find a list of foods that she should avoid, and foods that she can eat?? any good websites for this particular diet?

A: Sorry about your mom. The “Dash Diet” is the diet that is recommended by the Heart and Stroke Foundation to reduce high blood pressure. There are many books in your local library on the dash diet.

Q: Is it a bad, good, or neutral idea to go on a low carb diet while having high blood pressure?
I’m on a low carb diet and it works beautifully for me. My mother is very overweight and has high blood pressure. She asked me to find out if it is a good diet for her to start.

A: Low sodium would be the most crucial, since high-sodium intake has been tied in to elevated blood pressure.

But she needs to lose weight if she is going to actually reduce her blood pressure, and a low-carb diet would definately help. So the short term solution for blood pressure reduction would be the low-carbs, and to actually keep that level down, she should continue on with a strict low-sodium diet.

Q: Tips for lowering high blood pressure through diet and excercise?

A: eat potassium rich foods, potassium is good for extracting excess sodium and water which will help to lower blood pressure. Walking is excellent exercise, but must be maintained daily to do any good.

Q: Why does a high fiber diet lower blood pressure?
I already know that a high fiber, low sodium, and low fat diet lowers your blood pressure. DUH. What I can’t seem to find is the reasons these things are true. I’m writing a paper on blood pressure and I’ve found so many great sources, but not one of them tells me the actual physiological reasons that this type of diet lowers blood pressure. If anyone could point me to some sources on this I would really appreciate it. Any doctors out there??? : )

A: The reason is that fiber diet maintains the normal motility of intestines and forms a layer on the mucosa so that fat and other stuffs are not absorbed in the body; and are expelled out during defecation.
This is a strong hypothesis.

Q: diet about arthritis and high blood pressure?
Plz let me know a good diet for a person that suffers from arhtritis and high blood pressure who is always sick and cant walk. Do u have any diet or tips with things they have to do? Plz let me know as sson as possible.

A: I have high blood pressure (Hypertension) and acute osteoarthritis–both of which I am being treated for with medication and exercise. Diet alone doesn’t solve these problems.

Believe me, I have been getting an education. Seeing a doctor for both conditions is what needs to be done first, then they can give you a referral to a nutritionist and a physical trainer if warranted.

Q: Where can I find information on high blood pressure and Diabetic diet?
My boyfriend recently had a 2nd heart attack and now has to have a quadruple bypass in a month…….where can I find information a what he can eat? He was diagnosed with diabetes, and has always had high blood pressure..but he is very stubborn and won’t eat right…I think this time scared him…PLEASE HELP..ANY INFORMATION IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!

A: make an appointment to see a dietician and a diabetic educator before he goes into the hospital. have them follow him while he is in the hospital. they can give you all the information you need. he should have cardiac rehab when he is discharged,too.

Q: How could a high salt diet lead to high blood pressure and stroke?
I’d like to know the answer I think it has something to do with osmosis.

A: It has to do with water retention. Salt makes you retain water. Then the water retention makes you swell. That affects your blood pressure, and having high blood pressure contributes to the stroke.

Q: What is a good diet for high cholesterol and high blood pressure?
Just recently after seeing the doctor I find out my cholesterol and blood pressure is very high. I have to take medicine and exercise and watch what I eat. I have watch those Nutricious labels and salt in-take. Your advise is most appreciated and web sites to find good affordable nutricious food recipes

A: Hi Carol

Here are some ideas to take care of your issue. Testimonials at the bottom.

Cause:
High Blood Pressure: There is a thickening of the blood from catarrhal and excess glutinous and fibrinous matters loading the circulatory system. Generally there is a clogging of the bowel with putrid body waste, making it necessary to cleanse the excretory systems in order to purify the blood.

Low blood and high blood pressure are both due to malfunction of the circulatory system. High blood pressure in many cases works just like low blood pressure. Cholesterol must be eliminated from the system in order to get the blood flowing more freely. The condition is brought about by improper diet, insufficient rest and exercise and a lack of vitality within the system.

Herbal Aids:
1. High Blood Pressure: With high blood pressure, cholesterol and mucus form a sludge within the body. Avoid the mucus-forming foods and take herbs that act as a solvent by liquefying impurities such as cayenne, garlic or sassafras. Take cayenne, working up to a teaspoon three times a day. This increases the power of the heart and corrects the circulation problems. Garlic in copious amounts will bring down high blood pressure. Pure tomato juice is very good as a nutritional and a medicinal herb. Wheat germ oil is excellent for feeding the heart and helps cut the cholesterol and smoothens its removal from the area. Avoid the use of liquor and tobacco, do not keep late hours, and avoid over-tiredness and worry. There is an intricate inter-relationship between ones living habits and his body condition.

2. Low Blood Pressure: More oxygen is needed to correct this condition. Garlic is a good oxygen carrier. One of the greatest aids for low or high blood pressure because of oxygen starvation is deep breathing, which serves as a catalyst and helps the herbs react more rapidly. An immediate increase in circulation may be obtained by the use of cayenne and non mucus-forming foods. Grape juice as well as other juices rebuild and give endurance to the system.

3. Shock: Cayenne should be taken internally to equalize the blood pressure and insure that the internal functions will remain stabilized during the intense systemal distress.

4. Dr. Shook’s High Blood Pressure Formula (hardening of the arteries, etc.): See formula using sassafras, European goldenrod, buckbean, black cohosh, poke root, Indian senna, buckthorn and cassia bark.

5. Dr. Shook’s High Blood Pressure Compound: See formula using valerian root, licorice root, buckthorn, speedwell, linden flowers, rue and golden rod.

6. Dr. Christopher’s Blood Pressure Formula: (BPE) This formula feeds calcium and ginger into the circulatory system, the cayenne working from the bloodstream to the heart and arteries, out into the veins. The other herbs included are to cleanse, heal and give natural elasticity to the venous structure. It is a group of herbs working together to equalize the blood pressure whether high or low and to bring it to a good systolic over the diastolic reading. Blood flow is life itself. This combination contains: Ginger, Cayenne, Golden Seal, Ginseng, Parsley, Garlic.

7. Vitamin K: The blood clotting properties of Vitamin K, it has been found effective in preventing and curing high blood pressure in test animals, and may turn out to be important for the same use in humans. It is important that in the plant kingdom, only Alfalfa contains a significant amount of Vitamin K; most plants are quite deficient in the vitamin.

8. Kelp: It is an arterial cleansing agent and gives tone to the walls of the blood vessels. It is helpful in some cases of arterial tension (high blood pressure). Practitioners believe that it helps to remove deposits from the walls of the arteries and restore their elasticity, thereby lengthening life. Sufferers from low blood pressure can also have this condition normalized with the use of Kelp.

9. Shepherd’s Purse: Acts to constrict the blood vessels and thus can raise blood pressure but it has also been said to regularize blood pressure and heart action whether the pressure is too high or too low.

10. Valerian: The herb has a beneficial effect on the heart and on blood pressure. One man felt “jittery and woozy” taking his blood pressure medicine and asked an herbal practitioner for something to help him. He didn’t say that he was going to stop taking his medicine but a few weeks later, he said that he had been to his doctor, and that his blood pressure was down to normal. He didn’t have the nerve to tell the doctor that he had stopped taking the medicine and was drinking a tea composed mostly of Valerian and hawthorne.

11. Hawthorn Berries: A celebrated cardiac tonic for many centuries. Under conditions of stress, the heart often “works overtime.” Hawthorn berries can help in treatment of high or low blood pressure, tachycardia, and arrhythmia. It is also anti-spasmodic, sedative, and soothing to nerves, especially in nervous insomnia.

12. Garlic: Many people have been helped in ridding the body of worms by inserting a peeled button of garlic as high as possible into the rectum. Do this just before retiring at night and it will come out with the first bowel movement in the morning. (This is also a fine aid in adjusting high blood pressure and low blood pressure).

13. Water: It is very beneficial to drink a gallon of “steam distilled water” each day. This will aid to cut down the hardening of the arteries, adjust high and low blood pressure, and retard body dehydration. The amount of water depends on the weight of the individual. Use one ounce of “steam distilled water” to each pound of body weight. i.e. a one hundred and thirty pound individual should drink a gallon of the water (132 oz.) or a twenty pound child, twenty ounces of the water.

14. Juices for High Blood Pressure: Celery-garlic-parsley, celery, dandelion, grapefruit.

15. Juices for Low Blood Pressure: Beet, grape, pomegranate.

16. Ephedra: Excessive amounts of ephedra should not be used by those people who have high blood pressure, but the small amounts in Dr. Christopher’s formulas will have no adverse effects. Ephedra is great for those suffering from low blood pressure.

17. Vegetables for Blood Pressure: The green bell-shaped pepper is especially good for … high blood pressure and acidosis. The Sweet Potato used… for problems of low blood pressure and poor circulation. Peaches are considered valuable in cases of …high blood pressure Pineapple is considered good for… high blood pressure. Strawberry is recommended for … high blood pressure. Ample consumption of tomatoes is considered to improve … high blood pressure.

18. Pecans: These have been used where there is a problem with low blood pressure…Pinon nuts have saved the life of many an Indian baby when made into a nut soup and used as milk for the baby when the mother had no milk. The nut is considered to be effective where there are problems with the lungs such as tuberculosis, impotence, paralysis, low blood pressure, and emaciation. The Pinon nut is one of the best sources of protein in the nut family.

Testimonials:
1. Dr. Christopher Tells the Story: I traveled with a man younger than myself several years ago all over the western part of the United States on business. He marveled at the stamina that an older man could have on long drives without displaying the usual fatigue. Each morning I would get up and have my cayenne and my wheat germ oil (I don’t pay attention to anyone else, I just take them, regardless). Finally he got curious and said, “What’s that stuff?” So I gave him an illustrative lecture, and he responded, “Well, I have hemorrhoids; my mother died of high blood pressure, and I have high blood pressure; and with the hemorrhoids I have to wear a belt, as you probably noticed, to keep my hemorrhoids up in place. Do you think that (meaning cayenne) will help?” “Not unless you take it,” I replied. “Well, I will start taking it.” Then I added, “I don’t think you’re man enough; I don’t think you are brave enough,” and I turned and walked away. Now, he was well-proportioned and a weight lifter, so after I left, he went over and got into my can and started using the cayenne along with the wheat germ oil, and by spring he did not have to wear a belt any longer as his hemorrhoids were cleared. Then he had an amazing surprise when he went to his doctor for a regular check-up; the doctor took his blood pressure three or four times and said, “This is supposed to be progressively worse. I don’t know what has happened; your systolic and diastolic are near perfect. You don’t need to come back any longer –I don’t know what happened!” Well, he did not have to go back, and today this gentleman who lives in the Salt Lake City area has no high blood pressure, for he kept on taking his cayenne.

2. Dr. Christopher’s Own Story: Because of my own experiences I must tell you that I am a firm believer in the use of cayenne for the circulatory. I suffered ill health in my youth and from my middle twenties to the middle thirties it was impossible for me to purchase life insurance, even a thousand dollar policy. This was due in part to the hardening of the arteries and a disposition to high blood pressure which I suffered from.

During my middle forties I tried again for a substantially large policy of life insurance. Because of the amount of the insurance I had requested, I was required to see two different doctors, each of whom gave me an examination. After one examination the doctor exclaimed that he was astounded at my blood pressure which resembled that of a healthy teenager though I was forty-five years old. The second doctor measured my blood pressure five times, in each instance shaking his head and repeatedly scrutinizing my case history chart. I was becoming irritated and asked him if his equipment was broken, seeing that he had repeated the reading over and over. He told me that the equipment had been used without trouble for some time, but since my age was forty-five and I had a perfect systolic over diastolic pressure he had to wonder if the reading was correct. I assured him that it was and related what the other doctor had said. I got an O.K. for the policy from both practitioners.

Last year as I neared seventy years of age I told this story to a class I was instructing. One of the pre-medicine students asked if my blood pressure was still as good as it had been then. So I gave him permission to take my blood pressure. Amazingly, the group saw the blood pressure reading of a healthy young man and not the average reading of a seventy-year-old individual. This was very gratifying to me to say the least. The main reason for this good blood pressure of mine, besides my close adherence to the mucusless diet, was the use of cayenne as a food each day. I take one to three teaspoons or more of cayenne every day of my life and the resulting healthy blood pressure is what I call a good pay-off for a total effort.

3. Dr. Christopher’s “Hawthorn Berry Syrup has been doing us so much good. It’s difficult to find adequate thank you expressions for you. In addition to help for heart problems it has also been stabilizing a high blood pressure problem of long standing which is really worthy of praise. We take it only twice a day, but perhaps if it was taken three times, it would bring the blood pressure to normal … At least we are not using the drug prescription for some time now.”

Best of health to you

Cheers

Q: Is a Raw Vegan Diet healthful for diabetes and high blood pressure?
Is a raw vegan diet healthful over a long period of time, especially with diabetes and high blood pressure? I am trying to switch to a raw vegan diet, but my dietitian insists it is not healthful. Has anybody here tried it long-term, or know anybody who has? I’m wanting to lose a lot of weight, and I’ve been making a lot of salads, with cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, green bell peppers, celery, onions, carrots … and then I pour on a bunch of vinegar and lemon juice. It’s tasty, nutritious, and very low-calorie. It seems to be working for me, but my dietitian isn’t happy. And I didn’t even tell you what my primary care physician thinks about my decision to quit all my diabetes and blood pressure medications and just rely on a raw vegan diet instead of the meds … except that I’m going to have to find another primary care physician.

A: I have heard of people curing diabetes and high blood pressure with a raw food diet. I am not raw myself (though I have played with recipes, and incorporated some things like green smoothies into my daily life), but I have met several long-term raw foodists who have overcome illnesses including diabetes, allergies, eczema, and even one who beat cancer – and all are very healthy now and off of all medications. One book I would highly suggest is ‘Eat to Live’ by Joel Fuhrman – it is primarily raw food, and addresses the issues of diabetes and high blood pressure. He also has articles about this and many other topics on his website, and he is available for consultations if you want him to create a plan for you to get off your medications. (but I wouldn’t just go cold turkey on your medications – your body will need time to adjust and gradually wean yourself off of them). check out these links:
http://www.drfuhrman.com/default.aspx (click on the ‘reverse disease’ link for info on diabetes)

http://www.rawfamily.com/

http://creativehealthinstitute.com/ – the creative health institute has a fairly inexpensive two-week residential program that teaches you all aspects of how to live and eat raw. I know people who have done this program and had great experiences with it.

good luck!

Q: What is the diet for IBS,High Cholesterol,high Blood pressure?
I would like to be on a good diet for IBS and High Blood pressure and high Cholesterol.Can you help me eat the right things,for my health conditions.HeLLLpPPP!!!

A: IBS is tricky because it has two types constipation and diarrhea.
But generally, for IBS sufferers, the main cause is gas buildup in the stomach. You should avoid things which causes gas like onions, beans, cruciferous veg like broccoli. For IBS you need to find safe foods – like rice, fruits like papaya, apple, veg like carrots. For those with constipation, you should increase solution fiber intact either natural from veg or supplements like phyllium husk (be extra careful when you take supplement fibers) and calcium tablets if you have the diarrhea version.

Interesting enough, fiber intake actually helps in Cholesterol as well. If you high blood is not sky high, you can take Omega-3 fish oil – make sure they are from deep sea salmon, they are the best and does not contain any contaminants.

hope this helps.

terence

Q: Health aspect for orange fruits (diabetes high/high blood pressure/diet)?

A: Not really unerstanding your question. Could you please elaborate? And I will try to help. Thanks.

Q: Indian Diet for High Blood Pressure?
What is good in Indian Diet that can be consumed for High Blood Pressure patient ?
Please just it for Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner if anything that is easily available for us can be customized for our needs.

A: Make it low in fat and low in salt – no fried foods, less fat in sauces etc.
You should also use whole grain rather than white carbohydrates, so white rice should be consumed in moderation.

http://www.healthcastle.com/high-blood-pressure-diet.shtml#

Definitely overal calorie restriction leading to weight loss will be beneficial if the pt. is overweight.