Are there any good natural ways to lower really high blood pressure?

Question

And I have 2 small kids so less stress is kinda out. Thanks.

Answer 1

Chocolate, exercise and intimacy. Not necessarily in that order.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

This is a commonly asked question, since blood pressure medication can be pretty hard on you, over the long haul. On the other hand, high BP can be even harder on you. There is no single answer for everyone with hypertension. However, some measures are easier than others, to start with, so if you can take your time, here's a few things that *may* be significant for you: 1. Lose weight, if your BMI is over 25. 2. Get more exercise. 3. Cut way back on sodium intake (about 1500-2000 mg/day is often recommended). This is not very difficult, if you take the time to read food labels. Once you cut back on salty foods, you'll find that your taste buds adjust and you don't even want to touch the salty stuff. 4. Increase potassium intake (fresh fruits, such as oranges and bananas are high in potassiium). Potassium acts in the opposite direction of sodium when it comes to blood pressure control, and some people don't get enough of it. 5. Quit smoking, if necessary. 6. Cut down on caffeine (it has a short term effect on BP). There are certainly other measures that can be taken. I recommend joining the Yahoo bloodpressureline for more details. It is run by a doctor whose career focus is on hypertension, and he seems to have a good handle on the balance between lifestyle changes and the meds. I also recommend getting a digital BP cuff, if you don't have one already. (It's tough to reduce your BP if you don't have regular feedback.) Take your BP in the morning, while sitting in a chair with your feet resting flat on the floor. Make sure that you have rested for a few minutes first. If you do this once per day and keep a log, you should be able to get a good idea of what works for you and what does not. One final note: the risk of heart problems associated with uncontrolled hypertension is quite significant (it's a much bigger deal than controlling cholesterol levels, for example). So it's best to try these non-medicinal approaches with the help of a physician. Good luck!

Answer 4

Hi there. I don't how true this is, but i am sure it would do no harm if you try. As a home remedy to lower blood pressure you could try eating a banana in the morning on an empty stomach. This would mean having it before breakfast. As mentioned you must also try and reduce your salt intake as well as have a bowl of oats for breakfast. We had a house keeper who had high blood pressure. After giving her a bowl of oats in the morning, her blood pressure was reduced upon testing by her doctor. So, this proves that having oats reduces blood pressure. If your blood pressure is very high then your kidneys might get damaged. I know this because my brother had high blood pressure which affected his kidneys. This led to the complete dysfunction of his kidneys and sadly to his demise. It's best that you see your doctor who will probably prescribe medication for your high blood pressure which you will have to take for life. If you would like a totally natural approach then i suggest that you visit a homeopath. Please view this in serious light. Regards Ghøst

Answer 5

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 6

To be honest if you have high blood pressure you need medication to get it under control fast and effectively. However, lowering your salt intake, diet and exercise all contribute to lowering your blood pressure. Check with your doctor before making any sudden changes and remember some over the counter medication can cause your BP to rise.

It always cracked me up when they told me to "lower my stress". My response has always been "WHEN THERE ARE NO MEN LEFT ON THIS EARTH AND I'M NOT MARRIED, will I THEN have a reduced stress life!" LOL

Answer 7

Take a course on Bio Feedback. My husband lowers his blood pressure this way.

Answer 8

If you have 'hypertension' diagnosed that for sure fire solution: It is a very bitter tasting tea.
Boil sliced Bitter Lemon (available at Chinese or east Indian stores) also called 'karela' and drink the tea,a fresh mug each morning for a week and than make the tea and store in the fridge and take a small shot every two days or so. This will act like Drano and wash away your bad cholesterol.

Answer 9

Garlic, fish oil, hawthorn, coleus, Indian gooseberry, ginger, gingko, cayenne pepper, coenzyme Q10, apple cider vinegar and stacks of others that you can find in a web search for "high blood pressure" + "natural remedies".

Reducing your salt intake and plenty of exercise also helps.

Answer 10

Try and cut as much salt out of your diet as you can.Salt raises blood pressure