I am female 5'6 weight 155 I have been working out for two years a number of different classes.walk every day..lost 30 pounds just had my pressure taken it is 155 over 105..what else can I do to avoid medications....any suggestions?
2007-03-28 08:51:29 · 8 answers · asked by Linda L 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
When did you take your BP? If it was right after a workout, you might not have an accurate reading. The best time to take your BP is in the morning right after you wake up, but before you eat. If that was really your resting BP it's too high and you should go to a doctor very soon. I take BP medication and have no side effects. You should not avoid them if you need them, and it sounds to me like you do. Good luck with your health!
2007-03-28 09:03:54 · answer #1 · answered by oo51 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just recently read where taking an aspirin a day can help lower blood pressure. I knew that it would help to prevent a heart attack and I guess it works the same way for high blood pressure.
This website has some excellent information about blood pressure and how to manage it:
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/high_blood_pressure/article_em.htm
and here is some information from Bayer about bp and aspirin although it really does not tell you much. I will do some more internet research and modify my answer if I can find more info about using aspirin therapy.
http://www.bayeraspirin.com/hd_hbp.htm
Good luck!
2007-03-28 17:01:33 · answer #2 · answered by lisagoesshopping 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HI,
I have had high blood pressure for years now, and about 8 months ago I started drinking grape juice. I drink about 3 large glasses a day , and my blood pressure has been normal ever since. My blood work also comes back ok.Another thing you could take is celery salt or celery seed.
2007-03-28 16:02:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your local health store or get on line and use natural products I use natural products instead of medicines for regular cures I feel better with no heavy side effects good luck there alot out there for natural cures start looking your blood pressure it way to high the bottom # is what you really need to worry about the average bp is 126/70 good luck and you shouldn't sit on this to long
2007-03-28 15:57:43 · answer #4 · answered by jl43222 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people just have to take medication. Also, try eating lots of celery. I don't know why that is supposed to help but I read it in some scientific journal.
2007-03-28 16:21:24 · answer #5 · answered by kathy s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
old,old school remedy, get raw garlic and smash it place it in a quart of water and drink two glasses a day. don't laugh it works.
2007-03-28 15:55:41 · answer #6 · answered by milton b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are you eating and drinking? Drink lots of water, not soda and watch you salt intake!
2007-03-28 15:57:04 · answer #7 · answered by wish I were 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
avoid sodium and caffeine. If you smoke, quit.
2007-03-28 16:46:59 · answer #8 · answered by xox_bass_player_xox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋