How do you lower blood pressure?

Question

Nothing to do with medicine. ANy foods that might help reduce it.

Answer 1

Read the website for all the info...

Tips to Lower Blood Pressure

The DASH diet ("Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension")
DASH was employed in a clinical study that tested the effects of nutrients in food on blood pressure. In this study, high blood pressure was reduced by a diet that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy, high fiber and reduced amounts of saturated fat, total fat and cholesterol. The DASH diet includes whole grains, poultry, fish and nuts and has reduced amounts of fats, red meats, sweets, sugar-containing beverages and high-sodium processed foods.

Reduce the sodium (salt) in your diet

Choose fresh foods.

Avoid salt at the table. Use herbs and spices liberally.
Limit canned soups, frozen dinners and entrees and vegetables with sauces. .
Reduce your intake of bacon, sausage, hot dogs and luncheon meats such as corned beef, pastrami, bologna, ham, processed turkey and salami.

Increase dietary fiber. Try to get 20-35 grams of fiber daily.
Exercise regularly: your goal is 30 minute aerobic exercise daily.
Increase foods that are high in potassium, magnesium and fiber

Eat at least 4-5 servings a day of whole fresh fruit and 4-5 servings a day of vegetables. A serving is approximately 1/2 cup .

Eat nuts, seeds, dried beans and peas at least 4 times a week for potassium, magnesium and fiber.

Eat more potatoes, tomatoes and bananas for potassium.

Eat whole grains and whole grain products for fiber and magnesium.

Increase foods that are high in calcium
Choose 2-3 cups low-fat or fat-free dairy products daily.
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I've been following these tips, but I bought a book called:

*Take the Pressure Off Your Heart - 8 wks to lower b/p Without Prescription Drugs*
by Robert E Kowalski.
......and It really HAS worked ! I'm off my meds for the first time in years, and feel so much better ! Because I now *understand* what each food is doing for me, I make sure to have the right foods in my diet at all times.
See if you can find it, because it not only tells you what foods to eat, but it gives some great tips for changing your lifestyle.

Answer 2

Blood pressure measurements don't count for anything if you've been walking around. Ideally, you should be sitting down for at least 5 minutes or so. Blood pressure also can vary during the day, so it's best to get measurements from similar times during the day. No caffeine in the morning either. These measurements should be repeated on a few separate occasions. Some people get "white coat hypertension" when they go to the doctor's office because they are nervous. Probably blood pressure medicines wouldn't kill you. But you don't necessarily need blood pressure medicines if your blood pressure is only high while active. When doctors study the effects of high blood pressure, they study the effects of people who are diagnosed with it as described above. You are probably at no higher cardiac risk from your blood pressure.

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

Depending on how high your B/P is and how long it's been going on untreated B/P can lead to stroke, heart attack . But this wasn't your question so diet, exercise, reduced salt intake and garlic get the odorless tablets it will reduce your B/P also heard of a new device that lowers your B/P by breathing technique. Check it out at www.resperate.com

Answer 5

Yes, you can do a number of things. Stay away from stressful jobs or situations, cut out the salt, eat whole grain cereals and breads. Make sure your diet includes a good variety of fruits and vegetables. Don't drink or smoke or do drugs. Make sure your water intake is adequate and get plenty of excersise and at least 8 hours of sleep every night and you should see your blood pressure start to drop. Having a healthy lifestyle is the key.

Answer 6

Fish Oil, fish oil and fish oil.
Oh, and if you can get it, fish oil.
Generally our diet contains far too much omega 6 fats. Experts looking at the dietary ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids suggest that in early human history the ratio was about 1:1. Currently most Americans eat a dietary ratio that falls between 20:1 and 50:1. The optimal ratio is most likely closer to the original ratio of 1:1. For most of us this means greatly reducing the omega-6 fatty acids we consume and increasing the amount of omega-3 fatty acids.
Avoid sunflower, corn, soy, safflower, canola, or products that contain these oils. That is no hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fats, no margarine, no vegetable oil, no shortening. These oils are chock full of omega-6 fats and will only worsen your omega 6:omega 3 ratio.
Acceptable oils will be a high quality extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, avocados, and organic butter, or better yet grass-fed organic butter.

Answer 7

Just eating a well ballanced diet and exercising would be your best bet. Try to stay away from high fat foods. Look for food that has the good fats. Nuts have good fats, also fish. Try to stay away from fried foods. I have heard that spicey food may benifit people with high blood pressure. You can always schedual an appointment with a nutrisionist if your not sure.

Answer 8

Have sex more often... it relieves stress and is very good at reducing blood pressure ! Also you could lower your sodium intake and avoid caffeine !

Answer 9

no salt-salt is the biggest blood pressure enhancer out there--not low salt-NO SALT and of course try to chill out a lot more

Answer 10

The most affecting is "HIBSICUS" & prepare as tea
also garlic before meal "fasting" take one or tow chewable.
& avoid excess salt or spicy.