I went to my doctor last tuesday, and my blood pressure was 140/90. Now, I must say that I am obese, but I have cut out all the junk food and fast food from my diet, drastically reduced my sodium intake, eating more fruit and veggies, and exercising more (I'm using the stationary bike and my mini step and I am powerwalking). I am also drinking more water and none of the sugary stuff like soda. My dr. gave me a month, to see if my pressure goes down. There are other factors though: I have been taking allergy medication, like Alavert and claritin, and I have been stressed lately, and my cholestrol level is 161 (down from 239) but my triglycerides is 178 (a bit high)
My question is: besides, the things I mentioned above, what else can I do to lower my blood pressure. FYI: I also have a juicer , so if you have any natural juice receipes I could use that would lower my b.p. that will be great.
2007-04-27 06:12:43 · 7 answers · asked by karma 7 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
no pets at home; I am allegeric to pet dander
2007-04-27 06:27:55 · update #1
I forgot to mention that my doctor gave me a month to lower my pressure on my own without meds. Also, does me being anemic (because I am) has anything to do with the high blood pressure?
2007-04-27 06:35:07 · update #2
I honestly think you are off to a good start. Keep up the program and I'm sure you will see results. The big picture depends on you staying with a healthy program. And if you still have to go on meds to control the blood pressure - so be it - but still STAY WITH THE HEALTHY PROGRAM!
2007-04-27 06:29:23 · answer #1 · answered by cleesurrey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2016-05-18 11:16:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you are doing all that you can. Keep up the good work and when you go back to the doc if your pressure is not down, you may have to take a diuretic or even a mild antihypertensive. I think it is wonderful that you are acutally trying to fix the problem with healthy living, most people would rather just take a pill! Keep up the good work!
2007-04-27 08:49:37 · answer #3 · answered by etk79 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alavert and claritin won't raise blood pressure, but decongestants like sudafed will. Meditation is good for stress, but so is the exercise. Sounds like you're on the right track, though, good luck!
2007-04-27 06:17:31 · answer #4 · answered by Angie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yoga...or meditation. Do you own a pet? Sitting with your pet, loving it (petting), watching your fish swim in a fish tank...listening to some quiet peaceful music...
2007-04-27 06:21:31 · answer #5 · answered by cat14675 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Problem with a juicer is you dont get the fibre,
2007-04-27 06:19:17 · answer #6 · answered by Grand pa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just relax. Stressing out isn't going to help you any.
2007-04-27 06:17:00 · answer #7 · answered by Chiquita 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋