I am 20 years old and have recently been diagnosed with hypertension.?

Question

Does anyone know any good diets for people with hypertension?

Answer 1

This is the result of a wrong life style. To ensure that no further complications take place .... take to yoga and a vegetarian diet. I have now completely normal BP after I resorted to a calmer life-style. Please go through the given website.

Answer 2

At your age the problem would most likely be corrected by weight loss. I dont know you personally and there might be a family history behind it but if your BMI is high ( over 28) then weight loss would probably clear this up. I started walking for 30 min every other day at least and on the days I couldnt I tried to slip in 3 - 10 min sessions to get my heart rate up. You have to walk with some speed for it to raise your heart rate. Good Luck

Answer 3

Treatment and Prevention

the most important self care practice is to follow the DASH diet. This diet sponsored and researched by the National Institute of Health – Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension – is a diet based on eating a significant amoung of low or non-fat dairy foods and fruits and vegetables.

This eating plan has been shown to lower blood pressure in as little as two weeks. This nutrition plan is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products. In addition to lowering blood pressure it can be part of a plan to lower or maintain healthy body weight.

Stop smoking. Ask your doctor or insurance carrier about smoking cessation programs available to you. Some plans are even being covered by some insurance plans. Make sure to check your povider's website for details.

Drink alcohol only in moderation: Less than five drinks a week.

Maintain a healthy weight. Ask your physician or a nutritionist to help calculate your body mass index (BMI). If your BMI is 25 or above, you are considered overweight which puts you at greater risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. The loss of even a few pounds by an overweight person can reduce blood pressure.

Get regular aerobic exercise (such as brisk walking, running, swimming, or bicycling). Start with just five minutes a day, with the goal of eventually exercising 30 minutes a day. Aerobic activity not only promotes weight loss but also plays a more direct role in controlling hypertension, by consistently increasing the blood flow to the muscles, exercise encourages dilation/opening of the blood vessels. A personal trainer can help select an exercise program that will fit your personal needs and goals.

Salt does not increase blood pressure in everyone, but it does so in about 30% of the population. Since it is impossible to tell whether someone's hypertension is salt sensitive, limiting sodium intake (to less than 2,500 mg a day) is always recommended for people with high blood pressure.

Limit your caffeine intake. Coffee, teas, and sodas all contain caffeine which when ingested can lead to a rise in blood pressure. Switch to decaf coffee, caffeine-free sodas, or caffeine free herbal teas to reduce your risk of complicating your condition.

Try gentle exercise techniques such as yoga, tai chi, and qigong. These ancient modalities focus not only on achieving physical fitness, but also seek to create mental balance as well. The deep breathing and rhythmic nature of these disciplines can help you strengthen your heart and relieve daily stress.

Practice meditation, guided imagery or other relaxation techniques. These techniques help not only during practice, but can also help you deal with stress and problems as they arise on a daily basis. By learning to regulate your personal response to stressful stimuli, you can learn how to reduce spikes in blood pressure brought on my everyday stressors.

Avoid substances containing ephedra (Ma huang) or licorice, which can raise blood pressure. (The DGL form of licorice won't raise blood pressure.)

Note: If you are currently taking a conventional medication for high blood pressure, check with your doctor before beginning any new exercise program. Because these drugs lower your blood pressure you may inadvertently over estimate your capabilities based on your heart rate. You should exercise cautiously while taking any drugs and or supplements for high blood pressure.

Answer 4

first off hypertension is high blood pressure

I know a bit about this condition. I hope it dosn't sound "jibberish"

Calories and body weight go hand in hand. Excess body fat leads to an increased risk of health problems.
Potassium has an important role in blood pressure treatment.
Low calcium intake may increase risk of hypertension.
Excessive sodium intake is linked with high blood pressure or hypertension in some people.
Dietary recommendations suggest avoiding too much sodium. The suggested range is 1,100 to 3,300 mg per day.
Table salt is 40 percent sodium. One teaspoon has about 2,000 mg sodium.
Hypertension (high blood pressure) affects one in four adults in the United States. Another 25 percent of adults have blood pressure readings considered to be on the high end of normal.


Your blood pressure is the force exerted on your artery walls by the blood flowing through your body. A blood pressure reading provides two measures, systolic pressure and diastolic pressure, which are expressed as millimeters of mercury (mm Hg), or how high the pressure of blood would raise a column of mercury. Systolic pressure is measured as the heart pumps. Diastolic pressure is measured between beats, as blood flows back into the heart.


High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer” because it has no symtoms and can go undetected for years. It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly. Table 1 below shows how to classify blood pressure readings.

Table 1: Know Your Numbers.
SYSTOLIC (MM HG) DIASTOLIC (MM HG)
Normal <120 and <80
Prehypertension 120 – 139 or 80 – 89
HYPERTENSION
Stage 1 140 – 159 or 90 – 99
Stage 2 ≥160 or ≤100
Based on two readings taken 5 minutes apart with a confirmation reading in the contralateral arm.

Hypertension cannot be cured, but it can be controlled through lifestyle changes and prescriptive medication. While medications to treat hypertension are available, research has shown that modest lifestyle and dietary changes can help treat and often delay or prevent high blood pressure.


People trying to control hypertension often are advised to decrease sodium, increase potassium, watch their calories, and maintain a reasonable weight.


For sodium-sensitive people, reducing sodium is a prudent approach to reducing the risk of hypertension. The recommendation for daily sodium intake is 1,500 to 2,300 mg a day.


The amount of potassium in the diet is also important. Potassium works with sodium to regulate the body’s water balance. Research has shown that the more potassium and less sodium a person has in his/her diet, the greater the likelihood that the person will maintain normal blood pressure. However, the evidence does not suggest that people with high blood pressure should take potassium supplements. Instead, potassium rich foods should be eaten everyday.


A newer area of interest is the relationship between calcium and high blood pressure. People with a low calcium intake seem to be at increased risk for hypertension. Everyone should meet the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for calcium every day. For adults, this is 1,000 mg per day. For adults over 50, 1,200 mg is recommended.


Maintaining a reasonable weight is important to minimize the risk of several major diseases, including hypertension. For people who are overweight, even a small weight loss can dramatically reduce or even prevent high blood pressure.


Use Table 2 to assess sodium, calorie, calcium and potassium content of foods. Learn to read labels to identify differences between brands of food. Be a wise shopper.

Untreated hypertension causes damage to the blood vessels over time. This can lead to other health complications such as strokes, kidney failure, impaired vision, heart attack, and heart failure.

Answer 5

you should shy away from salt and fatty foods most important is that you get plenty of exercise at least two hours per day seven days a week. walking is best thing you can do and you do not have to join a gym then

Answer 6

You should read "The Blood Pressure Solution" (also available in electronic format, watch the video presentation here: http://www.fixbloodpressure.com ) It's a very comprehensive step-by-step book that walks you through the natural remedies of high blood pressure. It provides you with a lot of information on what foods to eat, how you can acquire and prepare these foods, how you can change your lifestyle for the better, how to eliminate the toxins from your body, how to reduce stress, how you can check your blood pressure level the correct way etc.

The book is amazing in that it not only lowers your blood pressure without the help of medications; it also aids you in having a life that is healthy, happier, and less stressful. This book chanced my life.

Answer 7

The important thing is to follow your doctor's advice

Answer 8

watch you diet , salt intake and get as much excercise as possible.
Garlic may help

Answer 9

cut out the salt.