exercise and eat healthy is really the best thing to get you in shape and keep you healthy for the rest of your life...if that doesn't work there's meds for it.... but the other way is better
2006-11-10 18:50:57
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answered by beckerton12 3
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It would be best to avoid the traditional "fix-it" pill by instituting some diet and lifestyle changes. I have also heard of Apple Cider Vinegar being helpful in lowering BP (you may want to research it). There are also herbal supplements that can be helpful--if you're into that. But, a diet with lowered sodium intake and an exercise program (start with something easy like walking) should help tremendously.
2006-11-10 18:54:11
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answered by chee1.rm 2
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found this info on about.com
Natural Treatments for High Blood Pressure
In most cases of mildly elevated blood pressure, doctors will recommend dietary and lifestyle modification for a period of time to see if this normalizes blood pressure. It is important to work with your primary care provider. Untreated high blood pressure can damage many organs in the body and increases the risk for stroke, brain hemorrhage, heart attack, and kidney failure at an early age.
Diet
Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium – Adequate intake of the minerals calcium, potassium, and magnesium is necessary for blood pressure control. When the diet lacks these minerals, supplementation may improve blood pressure control. Potassium-rich foods include avocados, bananas, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, grapefruit, nectarines, oranges, asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, green peas, potatoes, and squash. Foods rich in magnesium include nuts, rice, bananas, potatoes, wheat germ, kidney and lima beans, soy, and molasses.
Herbs and Nutritional Supplements
Garlic – There have been a number of studies examining the effects of garlic supplements on blood pressure. Garlic appears to lower blood pressure by 5 to 10%. It can also lower cholesterol, reduce triglyceride levels, discourage clot formation, and promote blood circulation. A typical dose of garlic is 900 mg of garlic powder per day, standardized to contain 1.3% alliin. This provides about 12,000 mcg of alliin per day. This dosage is also recommended for lowering high cholesterol.
Garlic can thin the blood. It should not be combined with prescription blood-thinners such as Coumadin (warfarin) or Trental (pentoxifylline) or with natural blood-thinners such as vitamin E or ginkgo. It is usually recommended that people taking garlic stop in the weeks before and after any type of surgery.
2006-11-10 18:52:19
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answered by ranethelp 2
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This won't necessarily work, but you can try meditation or some other kind of relaxation exercises. Regular exercise like jogging might help, too. Try to stay away from high sodium foods. Keep an eye on it, and if this doesn't lower it, listen to your doctor. It's dangerous to have high blood pressure.
2016-03-28 02:05:29
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answered by ? 4
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First keep stress to a minimum then most important have your doctor check your BP and listen to recomendations about low sodium diet and medications.. Buy yourself a blood pressure tester - automatic ones are easy to use. Take it to your doctor and have him take your blood pressure and have the machine test it to calibrate it. Then USE it daily. to monitor yourself.
2006-11-10 18:55:14
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answered by caciansf 4
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Take blood pressure medication if needed, exercise regularly, eat well, relax, meditate, enjoy yourself, get a dog if you don't have one and would like to, decrease your stress level
2006-11-10 18:52:53
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answered by Alex 2
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I would start by reducing high fat meals such as meat. Start on a diet and eat more veggies. Second is to do daily exercises.
2006-11-10 18:52:40
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answered by †ღ†Jules†ღ† 6
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Tablet ENVAS 10 mg Mornig & Night daily.
Yor weight must be normal to your age.
2006-11-10 18:52:07
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answered by SKG R 6
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you cant but you can do things to lower it see a doctor
2006-11-10 19:24:45
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answered by kalela L 3
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By keeping it slow.
2006-11-10 19:17:17
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answered by ajay b 1
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