how do u control blood pressure?
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Blood pressure is controlled by a number of factors including fluid and salt intake.  High intakes of both (especially salt) can raise your blood pressure.  There are many different types of drugs that can help you lower you blood pressure.  It depends on your overall health and the cause of your high blood pressure what is prescribed.  I would talk to your doctor, but in the meantime watch your salt intake if you are worried about high blood pressure.
65295
You need to take blood pressure med's daily as perscribbed by your Dr. \nYou didn't give the name of the med your taking and all med's are given at different doses.
1152485
not common and not good -- you are too young to have this. you should take care of yourself.\nhas your doctor prescribed you any medications for controlling hypertension? if yes, take them religiously.\nthis should also involve a lifestyle change -- change your diet, and start exercising
935876
Walking is a very effective way to bring down BP. Also, try drinking lots of water. You can add a lemon to your water, lemon is a natural diuretic (sheds excess fluids from your body). Also, avoid caffeine, i.e. coffee, soda, chocolate... Weight will also effect BP. And find something you enjoy, something that relaxes you, something that is soothing... music, TV show, sitting with pets (it is scientifically proven that pets lower a person's BP), working on a hobby, going to a place in nature that is peaceful... anything, and try to fit it into your routine a few times a week. Stress is also a big factor in BP. Are you stressed? If so, find some way to let it out, safely. Anger is another cause... But exercise and increasing your water will be big keys. It is a lifestyle change. And don't forget to cut down on your salt intake. Check the labels for sodium (salt) and don't add more to your food.
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CUT DOWN UR SALT INTAKE.AVOID EATING SALTY MUNCHING PASTTIME SNACKS.DRINK LOTS OF WATER ABOUT 20 GLASSES A DAY.REDUCE UR WEIGHT BY EXERCISES /ANY MEDITATION.CONSULT GOOD PHYSICIAN FOR PROPER MEDICATIONS 2 BTAKEN.STAY CALM AND AVOID ANGER AND ANXIETY.
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There are several things you can do for hypertension that can have a powerful effect:\n1. Lose weight if you are overweight.\n2. Exercise regularly, even if it is only walking.\n3. Follow the DASH eating plan, which is proven to lower blood pressure: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/dash/\n4. Discontinue the use of stimulants, including caffeine and tobacco. Look for hidden sources of stimulants in food and beverages.\n5. Take calcium and magnesium. (Low intake of both are associated with high blood pressure; women need between 1,000 and 1,500 mg of calcium per day; men no more than 1,200 mg daily from all sources. If you get your calcium from supplements, take half as much magnesium as your calcium dosage.) \n6. Take vitamin C, which has been shown to lower blood pressure in people with mild to moderate hypertension.\n7. Take omega 3 supplements (fish oil).\n\nGarlic and niacin, suggested above, while helpful for cholesterol, aren't remedies for hypertension.
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eliminate salt from your diet.  also eliminate stress from your life and try to get more exercise.
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Increased BP can put stress on you arteries, veins, and organs.  Increased BP can lead to kidney failure, heart attacks, strokes, etc.  A good way to keep your BP down is to exercise regularly and eat right.
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First, stop eating for two days. \nTake a strong diuretic.
1148935
Eat more fruit, vegetables and drink more water and eat more fiber.  Take in less meat and reduce your sodium (salt) intake.  Avoid bread and pasta.  If you must, take a laxitive from time to time, not regularly.
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Check for high blood pressure, eat high fiber foods such as grains & vegetables and cut down on fatty foods. Take fish oil daily. Drink plenty of water. Exercise regularly - and even a half hour of brisk walking creates significent change. Avoid stress - and plenty of sleep creates significent change. DO NOT SMOKE- a major contribution to circulatory damage.
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Take your High Blood Pressure SERIOUSLY!  I do not/did not have High Blood Pressure and still had a heart attack at 36!\n\nHigh blood pressure is an issue because it effects MANY things in the body.. it puts stress on your blood vessels and your lungs, kidneys etc.. \n\nKeep it under control and follow the advice of your doctors about diet, exercise and lifestyle choices.
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Take off your shoes.  Sit on a confortable place. Close your eyes and press hard with the tips of your thumbs.  If you press your eyes, you releve blood pressure on the optic nerves, often related with headaches.
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Eat less junk food, more vegetables and fruits, limit caloric intake and exercise.  This will improve the health of your blood.
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There are many factors that can cause hypertension (high blood Pressure.) Some of the factors that you can control to lower the BP are, Caffeine, smoking, Sodium, and stress. A regular sleep schedule, and exercise have also been shown to help in most cases.\n\nHe should also start taking his BP on a regular basis, and documenting it so if it can not be brought under control you have a base line to provide you doctor with.
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First, only your Doctor should prescribe a medicine for hypertension....\n\nI have been on Atenolol for over 5 yrs, and it has worked fabulously.  It is relatively cheap ( Under $30 per mo. ) \n\nLIFESTYLE changes, reducing stress, moderate aerobic exercise ALL contribute to reducing BP normally...\n\nDo a Google Search for Homeopathic HYpertension Treatments
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I am sure that some methods are available to decrease your blood pressure, however, I would be very careful if you are thinking about stopping your meds.  End stage renal failure is serious business (as you know) and although exercise, avoiding salt, and avoiding stress will help improve your blood pressure a small amount, they pale in comparison to the usefulness of medications for this.  Exercise has been shown to be the most effective, dropping systolic blood pressure 5-10 points in some studies.  Decreasing your salt intake to 2 grams or less will lower your blood pressure another 5 points.  \nI would suggest doing these things in addition to the medications that you are already on.