Alternate ways to treat high blood pressure.?

Question

Any suggestions for treating high blood pressure other than drugs. I took a blood pressure medicine called Toprol, and it ruined my immune system and they think that is why I contracted lichen planus. All suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you all.

Answer 1

I saw my physician about 3 days ago to have my BP checked. I have tried the Beta blocker type medications (Toprol is in the class of drugs) but their primary mode of action in to slowing down your heart I didn't tolerant it due to it's side effect known as exercise tolerance....and adversely effected my ability to run any longer than 30-45 minutes at a time. So my MD switched me to one of the ACE inhibitors.

But to answer question about contolling your hypertension without drugs...some of the people provided accurate alternatives....

Keep your weight under control
Do some aerobic exercise (even just walking 30 minutes very other day
Maintain a healthy diet
Reduce your level of stress (that's tough for most of us)

But I didn't notice if anyone mentioned 2 of the primary ways to reduce your BP...

1] Avoid using salt -I don't even keep salt in my home.
Most of us consume twice the amount of salt recommended - 1/2 teaspoon per day.

2] Avoid or at least reduce the amount of caffeine in your diet.

Just a couple of ideas to help with keeping yours, mine and other people's BP under control.

Answer 2

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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

In an article from a publication called JMPT (Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics) in June 2001, Water-only Fasting was used to successfully treat High Blood Pressure.

It was medically supervised, and included a two to three day pre-feed period of fruits and vegetables. The fast lasted ten days on average, followed by a six to seven day re-feed period.

Every subject who was medicated for hypertension at the beginning of the study was able to discontinue meds by the end.

Not often heard, and certainly not popular. It does indicate that any motivated individual is about two weeks away from normal blood pressure if they choose.

Answer 5

If you are a diabetic you have an increased risk of heart disease. Your blood pressure is only marginally high. 120/80 is only an average., However exercise is important for diabetics. It doesn't have to be strenuous, just walking is good. Diabetics can suffer from neuropathy especially in the feet and legs. A low salt diet is good for everyone. Best wishes keep well.

Answer 6

Doctors will say that you should lose 5% of your body weight, or about 12 pounds.

Every pound has about 100 miles of blood vessels in it. When you lose 1200 miles of blood vessels, your heart can pump blood to the vital organs that need it much better and in the long run, will require less energy to do that. This will reduce blood pressure the natural way.

This is why obese or fat people have heart problems early on in life. Their bodies are fill with so many blood vessels and it takes forever for their hearts to pump the right amount of blood to the vital organs.

Answer 7

Obviously you are under a Dr.'s care. So anything a lay person can tell you is probably not the best way to go. I have treated my high bp with moderate exercise, hot baths, a good book, quiet time and lots of fluids. Stress is one of the greatest contributors to hi bp.

Answer 8

Dear churchlady,
I hope you will find the book, The More Excellent Way, by Henry Wright, helpful. It has been a lifesaver for me. It isn't very expensive, and if you want a permanent solution, it can't hurt to read it. Blessings.

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Answer 10

Dont take any chemical pills. You can take a product called "grapefuit solution" and it works wonders in just one month. Please try it it is amazing. Look for it online it comes in a green bottle of capsules that have grapefuit pectin in it. It is all natural and is perfect to lower blood preasure.