What can I do to lower my blood pressure?

Question

Occasionally my blood pressure gets really high and I was wondering what I could do to lower it at that moment. I have already talked to my doctor about it and she is putting me on medication. I was just wondering if anybody knew what I can do immediately that would make it go down.

Answer 1

All the above answers are good; but you are wanting to know what you can do to lower it RIGHT THEN.... An true example of the breathing exercise my doctor gave me to do:

I went in to the cardiologists' office for a chemically-induced stress test; but BEFORE the test, when they took my blood pressure...it was SKY-HIGH due to FEAR. ( Ah,...yessss, when my heart stopped the last time we did this test...you betcha I was scared ! ) They were going to cancel the test...until I told him.." Go away & give me 10 minutes."

1. Breath in thru your nose for a count of 4.
2. HOLD your breath for a count of 4.
3. Then slowly blow out that breath thru your MOUTH for a count of 7.

Repeat until the B/p comes down.

When the dr came back in 10 min. my B/P was lower then his ! And the test was a breeze !

Answer 2

No salt is a really good reason. Of course, low fat is good for your heart so that makes your blood pressure better too. Exercise will actually lower your pressure eventually, but if high now or during exercise would be dangerous. Massage also will help temporarily. Didnt' your doc give you a bunch of ideas of things to do immediately? Walking is a good way to drop your pressure too. 20min a day starting out if possible for you. This will also help you lose weight if that is what she said you need. Do you have fluid build up anywhere (feet or abdomen) that is another factor is losing weight and when you lose the fluid, the pressure is affected too. Good luck!

Answer 3

3 years ago, I was diagnosed - hypertension with a reading of 160/100. I used to feel dizzy a lot, my legs had awful cramps, and levels were very low in my potassium, causing my fingers and toes to always cramp together. One day I started to feel really faint while I was driving with my daughter in the back seat and I passed out, hitting 3 cars and ending up in a ditch. That moment,I knew I had to do something because my meds weren't working. I heard about this diet from a friend and thought I'd give it a shot. The results have been remarkable. In just 21 days, I honestly can't remember feeling this good, my blood pressure went from 175/110 to 125/70.

Answer 4

Lowering Blood Pressure
Weight
Controlling your weight is a very important step that you can take to reduce your high blood pressure. Losing just a few extra pounds can help lower your blood pressure. Keeping your weight under control can also help you feel better, be more able to exercise, and reduce your chance of having a heart attack.

Easy Dietary Guidelines

When selecting foods, it is important to remember the amount of total saturated fatty acids, cholesterol, fat, and sodium these foods may add to your daily menu. Choose foods low in saturated fatty acids, cholesterol and sodium. Reading labels and ingredient statements is a way to discover what is contained in a product.
To take the first step in heart-healthy nutrition, follow these easy AHA dietary guidelines:

• Saturated fatty acid and trans fatty acid intake should be less than 10 percent of calories (less than 7% if you have heart disease, have had a heart attack or have high cholesterol).

• Polyunsaturated fatty acid intake should be 8 to 10 percent of calories.

• Monounsaturated fatty acids make up the rest of the total fat intake, about 10 to 15 percent of total calories.

• Total fat intake should be no more than 30 percent of calories.

• Cholesterol intake should be less than 300 milligrams per day.

• Sodium intake should be no more than 2,400 milligrams (2.4 grams) per day.

When smokers quit

Within 20 minutes of that last cigarette:
Blood pressure drops to normal.
Pulse rate drops to normal.
Body temperature of hands and feet increases to normal.

Within 8 hours of that last cigarette:
Oxygen level in blood increases to normal.

Within 48 hours of that last cigarette:
Nerve endings start regrowing.
Ability to smell and taste is enhanced.

Within 2 weeks to 3 months of that last cigarette:
Circulation improves.
Walking becomes easier.
Lung function increases up to 30.

Within 1 year of that last cigarette:
Excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker.

Answer 5

Light exercise, cut the salt, drink plenty of water, breath deeply, relax, watch some paint dry and play with a cute dog.

And read some of this, doesn't take too long I promise:

http://www.coolestebooks.com/products2.html
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/treat/treat.htm
http://www.americanheart.org/downloadable/heart/110288218598521%20HowCanIReduce%20HBP.pdf
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/dash/

Answer 6

Cut out the salt and lose weight.

Answer 7

visit your doctor's office
loose weight
low sodium diet (2gr day)
no alcohol or caffeine products
exercise
no smoking
relaxation techniques
-medication prescribed by your doctor

Answer 8

i would make sure your resting, not eating carbs and keeping cool as in your temperature, water on the wrists, AC, whatever and remember that relaxing helps, chants, meditations.

Answer 9

stop salt, lose weight, relax

Answer 10

theraputic massage