Is there a safe way to raise your blood pressure? I'm pregnant and they tell me I have hypotention.?
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I haven't had any kids yet, but I still have spells of low blood pressure. Eating salt does help, mild excercise can help a little (it averages it out, not necessarily raises it). Also, you might consider beef jerkey. It's salty and has a lot of iron and protien, unless you're a vegetarian of course.
947710
Yes there are natural remedies for high blood pressure.\nFirst cut the salt down or out in your diet. Take a walk everyday. You don't have to power walk but walk at least 15-20 minutes. As you get more used to it you can increase your walking pace. Take the stairs whenever possible. Cut out the junk food. If you smoke cut way back or stop if you can smoking does raise your blood pressure. Eat bananas. Drink plenty of water. Get a cd or video of deep breathing excercizes this will also help you to reduce your stress level and as a by product reduce your blood pressure. Try the pomegranate juice or better yet eat a pomagranate and chew up the seeds, they're a good source of fiber. Try to stay away from processed foods like frozen dinners, white bread and donuts and fast food.Eat whole wheat bread - Check The Label - If Whole Wheat Flour isn't the first ingredient its NOT whole wheat bread. Eat vegetables with lots of color in them Tomatoes, red & yellow peppers, squash, kale, mustard greens, spinach, broccoli rabe. There's lots of real good stuff in them to keep you healthy. Also eat fresh fruit/ they too have lots of stuff in them to keep you healthy and the complex carbs break down slowly and help to keep your appetite from getting out of control. Keep in mind that this is the only body you get and you have to treat it kindly. It's a really complex piece of machinery if you will much like our earth's ecosystem. You mess with one thing and it always affects other things in the system. You don't have to go on a crash diet or take pills if you take some responsibility for your eating habits if you learn how to respect the vehicle that is your body you can reduce your blood pressure and cholestoral too.\n I have done it and so have lots of other people & you can too. Good Luck and happy eating.\nLL
995749
My husband has high blood pressure and takes a prescribed diuretic. At first he experienced mind cramping. His doctor advised he eat bananas. They are a great source of potassium and good for you too. Not to mention they taste good! Hope this helps.
1170204
some allergy medications, not sure if you take any or not for the asthma, can elevate your blood pressure. one's like chlortrimeton which contain chloraphenaramine are safe to take and do not raise your blood pressure. consult with your doctor.
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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I believe the ONLY way to treat high blood pressure is to eat better (that is, healthier) while exercising. There are of course medications that a person might take, and for this, you would want to consult a doctor.\n\nBut may I offer a personal opinion? Although I am certainly not Tom Cruise when it comes to taking pills, I really urge you to change your lifestyle in dealing with this problem. High blood pressure seems to be affected by diet and exercise, and so it appears that the common-sense approach would be to change these aspects of your life (rather than popping a pill).\n\nPlease remember, if you eat everything in moderation, then this is a good guide to SLOWLY eating healthier alternatives while still remaining sane. After all, no one wants to give up chocolate cake!
904890
Physical exertion raises blood pressure, but if your bp has been normal, and returns to normal quickly after you return to rest you have nothing to worry about. If your resting bp is also high, then you have medical hypertension. In your case you sound like a healthy person, whose bp simply elevated to match your exertion. Any time you are physically active, your blood pressure should elevate to provide the needed oxygen, nutrients to the muscles. The muscles themselves help to increase circulation, thereby raising bp, by compressing veins during contraction, which forces the blood to return to the heart at a higher rate. Remember to get plenty of exercise, eat right, and have regular physicals......... Good luck, and I hope you remain healthy in the future.
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YOU REALLY SHOULD GO TO THE DOCTOR! tHAT MAY BE VERY SERIOUS. IT SOUNDS LIKE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE IS HIGH, BUT IM NOT A DOCTOR JUST A WOMAN WHO RECENTLY GAVE BIRTH AND HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS. PLEASE SEEK A PHYSICIANS HELP FOR YOUR BABY'S SAKE!
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assuming u are talking about high BP, u shud take a couple of spoons of yogurt on an empty stomach in the morning.\n\ni know ppl who make a habit of this and their BP levels drop to normal WITHOUT taking tablets to control it!!!\n\nand a daily glass of concentrated orange juice is good too\n\ntry it for a week at least... i am sure it will help!
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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!
205739
Oddly enough it is drinking more water and avoiding salty things, it also helps to sit and elevate your legs for brief periods of time.  I had that same problem with two of my pregnancies.
1177953
Hmm.. have you had a check up at the doctor since you started training? You may want to have your blood pressure checked and talk to the doctor about your problems. I'm not a doctor, but they sound heart or blood related.
103491
I was under alot of stress when I was pregnant, and I gave birth to a healthy 7 lb. 11 oz little boy...as long as you eat right, and take your prenatal vitamins you should be ok...try doing things to relieve your stress though cause it really isn't good for the baby or for you...good luck and congrats on the little edition!
1164655
I took a DPT booster, but I was 7 months pregnant when I did. Ask your doctor.
624268
It does depend on your age and your health. This is kind of high. Sometimes your blood pressure can go up temporarily for a lot of reasons including stress or pain. Since you're checking it every day, and if you see that it is at or more than 130/90 consistently, you should see a doctor and show him or her your results. Usually that's what a doctor would do, have you keep a log before they put you on medication. There's also something called white coat hypertension. That's when you get stressed just having your blood pressure checked and it goes up. The best thing to do is always check with your doctor if you have a health concern.
71829
Oh please. It doesn't necessarily mean you're pregnant. You could be just having panic attacks. Are there any stressful events going on in your life, lately? It could also be low blood pressure, or low blood sugar... And make sure you take a multivitamin. This happened to me when I was on the South Beach Diet, and wasn't eating normally...
501456
Yes, your Doc is right. You do have a low HB level. Take Zincofer as prescribed, your doc did go to medical school to know what he's talking about. While you should not have trouble conceiving, you should first try to get your HB level up( This is in the best interest of the health of your baby and you). Please don't go on any diet, it is just a bunch of crap. Just eat properly, with adequate(not excess, don't go over board) amount of greens.The iron tablets will work better than anything else.just relax and remember this will take time. And no you don't need blood transfusion , unless you suffer from secondary symptoms.