What are some good ways to naturally lower blood pressure?

Answer 1

low salt diet, exercise routine such as walking 30 min /day, quit smoking, avoid stress, cut down on cholesterol, eat lots of fruit and vegtables,avoid foods that are in cans, and boxed items have lots of sodium.if symptoms persist after alterating lifestyle medications can lower BP prescribed by the doctor.Foods with potassium can also help.

Answer 2

So you only had hypertension after giving birth to Benn. The answer is simple: Get rid of Benn. (Hey, that was a joke, really, just a joke.) I agree mostly with SkepDoc's suggestions. I recognize your desire to deal with this issues naturally. However, I would first talk with the doctor who prescribed the meds for you. Since I ain't a doctor, I would say a possible solution is that you could increase your meds temporarily when your BP shoots up. As the BP lowers, reduce your meds. Hypertension is sometimes related to genetics. Maybe you should see a cardiologist if the problem gets more serious. Besides the advice about cutting back on salt, caffeine, etc., I would also look into the possibility that there may be emotional triggers when your BP spikes up. Are you more stressed out about something? Is there some way to unwind, like listening to relaxing music, meditating, watching a comedy on TV or DVD? If you have a home BP monitor, do you notice that when you relax, your BP starts to come down? Not all BP problems are related to stress, but it is something to look into. I would emphasize exercise on a regular basis, not just when your BP shoots up. You would have to find out what works the best for you and your BP. Stretching, Pilates and yoga are some alternatives. Mild aerobics can be helpful to many. Even a brisk walk can help. There's no need to be an Olympic athlete to get healthful benefits from exercise. Besides, turn on your iPod or CD player and it can be fun. I speak from experience. I wish you well.

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

I had high blood pressure and I lower it drastically by squeezing a rubber ball in my hands. I read somewhere that the squeezing action resembles another "pump" (like your heart) that helps lower the pressure. I know it sounds crazy but try it for a few days and then get your pressure checked, it will be lower.

Answer 5

Not to be mean or anything, but try losing weight. That's usually the problem. Part of the reason blood pressure may be high is because the heart has to work so hard to push the blood through all those miles of blood vessels.

Answer 6

Individuals with high blood pressure should not only put away the salt shaker, but eat more fruits, vegetables, and fat-free or low-fat dairy products, according to a statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) in today's Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.

Answer 7

I think some people have misconceptions about who has high blood pressure. It can affect thin or heavy people. I use Mrs. Dash seasoning on alot of my foods in place of salt. Limit your alcohol and don't smoke or cut down on your smoking and try to limit stress.

Answer 8

Just breathing deeply for 2 minutes lowers my pressure by 30 points with both, systolic and diastolic.

Answer 9

Stop taking stuff like anti-histamines that cause higher blood pressure, loose weight.

Answer 10

Doing alot of practice,atleast thrice per week.Eating a ballanced diet foot ,dont take food with alot of calories,Reduce stress.Reduce drinking,smoking.