blood pressure question?

Question

im 17 and i discovered that my blood pressure is higher than normal for may age. im not overweight (maybe 5lbs but nothing much) and eat pretty healthy, and am participating in a sport. waht can i do to lower it? (heart problems run in the family so i want to take extra precaution)

Thank you all sooo much!

i did see a doctor, that is how i found out about this

Answer 1

Keep exercising, stay active (esp. cardiovascular activities that get your heart pumping), keep your diet low in cholesterol and trans fats (read labels), keep stress to a minimum, and eating oatmeal is really good for your heart...=)

Answer 2

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 3

first keep you salt in take low and increase you potassium in take bananas are a very good source of this as well as cantalope also if there is any stress in you life this can cause a higher boold pressure also anger and see your doctor because with heart problems in your family your doctor really needs to know.

Answer 4

Try eating more of the potassium rich foods. Canteloupe, raisins, sweet potatoes are very good sources rich in potassium.
Potassium serves as a natural diuretic and keeps our blood vessels in good shape, it naturally lowers blood pressure.

Answer 5

Hey Buddy, I have had high blood pressure since I was about 20, about 5'10 175 lbs. went to the dr put me on a pill called diovan and its worked great for me since. Dont take any chances it leads to stroke.

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

i'd say you should better go with a doctor, nobody can give you better directions than a specialist.
he may advice you about the best diet programm and exercise activities for your age, complexion, health condition and medical family history.

Answer 8

The nurse is right..go see a doctor. He or she can properly check you over(hopefully he won't come to Yahoo! to get answers), and can help you by prescribing exercise, beta-blockers or other things. They'll probably want to check your thyroid, among other things
Good luck!

Answer 9

Watch your diet- try to eat healthier and remove fatty foods from it. Eat oatmeal, it helps lower cholesterol. If that does not help, you may need to get medication from your doctor to lower it.

Answer 10

I'm a nurse. Medication is needed to control this if it isn't controlled on it's own, see a doctor. Take care.