Excercise & appropriate Diet may be enough to lower it to an acceptable level in SOME people (if your blood pressure isn't too elevated to begin with). You could try something called the DASH diet, which you can get online. It involves lowering your salt (sodium) intake, as well as eating less fat & cholesterol, and increasing your fiber intake. Losing weight if you are overweight also helps. However, most people with high blood pressure require medication, which they must get as a prescription from their physician. Medication is generally MUCH more effective than diet & exercise alone, although these should still be used. Only your healthcare provider can decide which medication(s) are right for you, based on what other diseases you might have, and what other medications you take, etc. Also, some people need more than one medication to lower their blood pressure. A "normal" blood pressure reading is less than 120/80.
Usually, people with high blood pressure feel healthy, but high blood pressure can cause other problems such as heart disease & stroke, which can be lethal. Therefore, it should be taken seriously, and you should see a healthcare provider if you have high blood pressure.
2007-04-04 19:41:26
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answered by RxGirl 4
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low sodium and low fat diet is the best way to lower your blood pressure and also with the help of exercise will aid. there is also a maintenance drug to control your blood pressure. stop smoking and drinking alcohol beverages. and avoid stress! its all the things you must follow and believe me you'll get rid of that!. . it sounds difficult but if you tihnk of the positive outcome like lowering your blood pressure, good prognosis of the disease, and lessening the risk factors that may cause diseases or complications and also getting a sexy body because it will reduce your weight.
2007-04-01 05:16:52
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answered by argylyme 2
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The following quotes were taken from actual medical records as dictated by physicians...
By the time he was admitted, his rapid heart had stopped, and he was feeling better.
Patient has chest pain if she lies on her left side for over a year.
On the second day the knee was better and on the third day it had completely disappeared.
The patient has been depressed ever since she began seeing me in 1983.
Patient was released to outpatient department without dressing.
I have suggested that he loosen his pants before standing, and then, when he stands with the help of his wife, they should fall to the floor.
The patient is tearful and crying constantly. She also appears to be depressed.
Discharge status: Alive but without permission.
The patient will need disposition, and therefore we will get Dr. Blank to dispose of him.
Healthy appearing decrepit 69 year-old male, mentally alert but forgetful.
The patient refused an autopsy.
The patient has no past history of suicides.
The patient expired on the floor uneventfully.
Patient has left his white blood cells at another hospital.
The patient's past medical history has been remarkably insignificant with only a 40 pound weight gain in the past three days.
She slipped on the ice and apparently her legs went in separate directions in early December.
The patient experienced sudden onset of severe shortness of breath with a picture of acute pulmonary edema at home while having sex which gradually deteriorated in the emergency room.
The patient had waffles for breakfast and anorexia for lunch.
Between you and me, we ought to be able to get this lady pregnant.
The patient was in his usual state of good health until his airplane ran out of gas and crashed.
Since she can't get pregnant with her husband, I thought you would like to work her up.
She is numb from her toes down.
While in the ER, she was examined, X-rated and sent home.
Occasional, constant, infrequent headaches.
Patient was alert and unresponsive.
When she fainted, her eyes rolled around the room.
Now your BP is normal
2007-04-01 00:32:34
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answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7
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High Blood pressure can be controlled with Diet and Medication, If you have it see your Doctor, They can helo you controll this silent killer.
Best of luck.
2007-04-01 00:24:10
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answered by Lou C 2
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Proper medications and low salt intake
2007-04-01 01:16:40
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answered by Anonymous
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DIET, WALKING, NO SODIUM NO UPSETTING SITUATIONS MEDICATION
2007-04-01 05:46:33
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answered by Anonymous
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