How do I get over with high blood pressure without taking drugs?
155646
you must go see your Doctor! Blood Pressure that gets to high...can cause a stroke...go to the Doctor!
120930
if it is not controled with a change of diet , you probably have to take medication for all your life, but some drs try and lower the dosage after a period of time, and if it does not go up again they may stop it. but even then you should have a healthy diet and check your blood pressure regularly.
244710
One of the major causes of high BP is salt intake.  Stay away from salty foods (fast food, canned food, any type of processed meat or cheese).  Goal is to get less than 2 grams a day. Also, excercise and stopping smoking helps.
75011
Absolutely not... sorry! \n\nIf you have high blood pressure (hypertension), you do need medical treatment to help warn off longterm ill effects of the condition. As with any medical condition, you should never "self-diagnose" or "self-medicate", even if you are sure of what you need. Rely on the professional medical knowledge and training of a doctor to help you here. \n\nGood luck and best wishes....
691641
115/75 is lower than normal.  Most of us come in at 120/80.  That being said, 140/90 is only just over the normal rate.\n\nYou can eat more fibre, and lower fat foods.  You can stop consuming alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine, if you already use any of those.  You should drink more water.  You should get exercise every day - go for a 30 minute walk five or six days a week.  If you can do more intense activity than walking, then do that.\n\nThere are also lots of prescription medication you can take that will help lower your blood pressure, but if you don't work on improving your lifestyle, there's no point taking the medication.
877307
If you are a young girl that is perfectly normal and please don't measure your blood pressure at home. Forget about it and enjoy your life unless of course you are feeling unwell in any ways\n\nDon't worry about it! Perfectly normal
187797
Don't drink, don't shmoke, and don't do drugs, dude. Eat healthy stuff, like fruits and vegetables. Do Yoga. Exercise within moderation. Drink lots of water. Pray. Think positive, baby!!!!!!
357089
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.
69486
There is a recent study suggesting that people who eat twice the recomended servings of fruit and vegetables see significant reduction in high blood pressure. Avoidance of salt in processed food has also been helpful to some. Obviously no smoking and regular excercise.\nHOWEVER  \nuncontrolled high blood pressure can have devistating effects. My aunt and grandmother had strokes and my father died of a heart attack.  They all had bad lifestyles, but high blood pressure is a killer.\nTalk to you doctor and see if she is willing to try a non-medicated approach. If not, look for another doctor.  See if  you can monitor yourself at home as well. Best of luck to you.
441656
Yes I agree this is a serious problem because it is a symptom of high blood pressure. you should see your doctor if you also have headaches or blurred vision or dizzy spells,and your legs hurt after a mild exertion.\nIf you think it is not high blood pressure then cut way down on your salt intake and you can buy at the health food store or even some of the drug stores and wal-mart(of course)\ncarry in the pharmacy section the herb dandelion. It is a good thing to take because not only does it help you as a diuretic it also is one of the riches sources of potassium there is. Another is called yarrow, not as effective but pretty good, and this one is simple to get and cheap ,good old celery ,especially the leaf tops are a diuretic of a mild nature.\nYou need to watch it very carefully if you are taking anything that has a diuretic action that you don't lose too much potassium along with the water. This can be a life threatening condition.Your heart has to have the correct amount of potassium, sodium, and calcium in your blood to make the electrical connections to your muscles(your heart is a muscle)to keep them working smoothly. If you have muscle cramps you have lost too much and you need to immediately eat a banana or an orange or juice and get to your doctor as soon as you can.\nMy best advice though is not to fool around and go to the doctor and let him decide the best thing for you.
523853
i was just looking at this today....my blood pressure is borderline, adn need to lay off some sodium or take meds....\n\ni found that the daily allowance is 2400mg, and anything under 5% daily allowance looks good...increase fruits and veggies, and be careful with processed and canned foods...\n\nhere is a really helpful PDF i found that has lots of info....and step by step instructions...\n\nhope it helps...\n\nhttp://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/dash/new_dash.pdf
31051
There are three natural supplements that studies have shown to be highly effective in helping to reduce high blood pressure: Niacin, Garlic, and Cinnamon. All are available at health food stores, or even Walgreens. Doctors now commonly prescribe a pharma version of niacin to help control pressure. Another very important thing is daily exercise. It doesn't have to be much, a daily walk, just get your blood pumping!
174560
130/90 is near the upper limit of what was once considered normal blood pressure.  Current thinking is that lower than this is better (120/80).  According to a 2003 report by the National Institutes of Health your b.p. level of 130/90 would be considered "prehypertensive" and requires health-promoting lifestyle modifications (not drugs).  \nEat whole/fresh foods, avoid processed foods, lose weight if necessary, exercise daily, avoid smoking, and limit or avoid alcohol.  Low levels of dietary calcium, potassium, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids (e.g. fish oils) in the diet may contribute to elevated blood pressure, so it may be helpful to supplement your diet with them.  \nIf these approaches do not lower your b.p., then it may be wise to seek professional guidance.\nGood luck!
305114
I would first see doc to rule out REAL heart problems, and that cleared, you'll need to work on your de-stressing methods. They are highly individual (my mom pounces on her crocheting when in extreme stress, can you imagine?), what works for one, might not work at all for another. Try exercising (VERY important: choose something that appeals to you - if you hate running, no point in even trying), yoga, meditation, crossword puzzles, acupuncture, massage, - whatever you think might work. Of course, there's always medication - anti anxiety drugs, sedatives, a drink or two, a joint. But these are acute, short-lived treatments. Work on it. Stress is extremely dangerous in the long run - it produces cortisol that floods your body and that's an enzyme whose only role is to switch off the immune system so it can lead to real illnesses; it constricts the blood vessels, raises the blood pressure and all of it in the long run will damage your cardiovascular system, and other organs like kidneys... Address the problem. It's real.
882929
You do know that high blood pressure WILL KILL you, right? My blood pressure was 220/180 right before my son was born. I had hypertension and was on drugs for \n\nsome time after that...This is the deal...if you are going to do the "alternative" route you have to stay on your meds EVERY day w/o fail while you do the alternative stuff EVERY day w/o fail...\n\nCut out salt and this means almost NEVER eating out...NO cigarrettes..little caffeine --Exercise-EVERY day and Meditate for at least 30 minutes two times EVERY day...no excuses...almost all people with high blood pressure from external causes(like stress)are also guilty of the lifestyle that raises blood pressure and stress and I know you KNOW what I am talking about..\n\nNow a word about those drugs you're taking...for some reason(money) doctors today do not prescribe the old drugs like water pills eventhough it is documented that the originals work BETTER with fewer side effects than  these new fancy things that put you in the hospital with NO blood pressure. It is your body ASK for the old stuff.
158488
No drugs. Try reducing calories and exercising.  Eat 6 small nutritious meals a day; drink 8 glasses of water each day; and walk at least 30 mins.  Took awhile to put on 20# and will take time to get off.  Those drugs are waste of money.
1077836
none salt cause high bloodpressure and stress