What is the best way to handle high blood pressure?
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These are all good recommendations. I do recommend consulting a physician to determine 1. if you do have high blood pressure, 2. what is the cause, 3. what are your treatment options, and 4. do you need to be screened for heart disease and high cholesterol. Sometimes high blood pressure can simply be treated with what is called lifestyle modifications: exercise, low fat diet, reduce salt intake, etc. However, sometimes a medication or two need to be added to bring the blood pressure down. Hypertension can be sign of other things: heart diseae, sleep apnea, kidney disease, etc, and therefore further evaluation may be necessary.
379515
Well...first of all, high blood pressure is defined as anything over 140/90 mmHg.  If you think that you have high blood pressure, then first thing to do is to go see a doctor.  He or she will take your blood pressure once more and if it is high (but not dangerously high), then most probably they will advise exercise, proper low fat low cholesterol diet and will also tell you to not get stressed out often.  Usually they try this for a couple of months and then tell you to come back at which time, they will check your blood pressure once more.  If it is still high, then they will start medication.  High blood pressure can be controlled at this stage with medication (either one or a combination of drugs), proper exercise, proper healthy diet and minimal stress.  Along with your cooperation, your doctor can combine drugs to achieve a satisfactory blood pressure reading over time.  There are always many options available.  Therefore, discuss with your doctor, and with your cooperation, both of you can get your bp under control, which is very essential since high blood pressure is one of the risk factors for heart attacks and strokes. Also, smoking is also associated with high blood pressure...so, if you're a smoker the first step would be to stop smoking.
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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.\n\nAlso things like caffeinated & alcholic drinks will raise bp. Take in moderation.\n\nAn 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.\n\nPeace.\n\n:)
716781
You should not be taking blood pressure when you have no idea how to use it.\n\nYou have to listen for the pulse through the stethescope. Put the blood pressure cuff around his upper arm. Place the stethescope on the crook (bend) of the arm. Begin to pump and release when you no longer hear the pulse beating through the stethescope. That's the high number. Release the pump SLOWLY and listen carefully for the return of the pulse beat. When you hear it again, that's the low number.\n\n120/80 is a normal range.
35897
to lower blood pressure, is to avoid meat, dariy produce, exercise a lot, avoid quick temper... dont ever think about drinking or smoking, they rise em fast. sex can help lower the pressure...
655198
you could have high blood pressure see your doctor
856515
My mom needs to lower her blood pressure, and she is limiting salt as well as eating more fiber. . .oatmeal, cheerios.  Drink a lot of water, too, that is soooo important.
666248
Mostly this is something that is due to inheritance and then to our lifestyle and eating habits that are in our control.  So get into the habit of exercise every day, like walking or ride a bike.  And eat healthy too.  This will do a lot to help.  The other big factor is stress.  Take things in stride.  Live for the moment.  Have fun, fun, fun.  Stay nice and be happy.  It does work.  And don't ever worry, like worry about blood pressure.  Let the doctors do what they do, and you do what you do.
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If you are overweight lose weight.\nCut your salt intake\nno canned veges or soup\ntry frozen veges\nno prepared meals like hamburger helper\n\nKeep up the good work with the exercising that really helps the blood pressure\n\nif you are diabetic the normal range is\n\n100-130 systolic\n60-80   diastolic\n\nif not\n\n100-140\n60-80\n\nNormal range should be 120/80
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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!
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Chili peppers are supposed to be good for high blood pressure because they help to dilate blood vessels. So enjoy!\n\nIf you are sensitive to salt, you have to be careful with mustard, because many commercially prepared mustards have a high sodium content. Look for a low-sodium variety and you should be okay. The mustard itself is not the problem, just the sodium.
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.
978376
i know that foods that are high in pottassium like prunes, bananas, figs etc if eaten regularly can bring down high bp, also try meditation, which is supposed to work well.
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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!
352278
Cardio.  Skip the weight lifting.  Not good for hight BP
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You may need to start with losing some weight.\n\nYou also need to change your eating style.  The diet my husband's doctor recommended for him was the Hampton's Diet.  It required a change in a lot of ways, but they were good changes for all of us in our family.  There are books about it, and it is otherwise known as the Mediterranean diet.  You get some pretty good food.  \n\nIf you do all of that and your bp doesn't go down, high numbers may be hereditary.  You can get your heart and arteries checked to see how well they function. They may function quite well if it's simply hereditary.\n\nAnother thing you can do is try low-dose aspirin.  St. Joseph's is one brand.
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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.