what are some natural ways to reduce really high blood pressure of 150 over 100 or does that require meds?

Question

does that require medications.Could stress be the cause of the high blood pressure.please answer.thank you

Answer 1

The best way to lower your blood pressure naturally is to stay away from sodium(salt). A diet high in fiber is an excellent way to control or reverse high blood pressure. Your meals should be based around fresh, raw vegetables; soy products; whole grains, like oats; beans; nuts; and seeds. As you lower your intake of salt, you must also increase your consumption of potassium. Apples are considered "super foods" for people with high blood pressure. Remember to stay away from processed and packaged foods which usually contain high amounts of sodium. The following are called "Super Seven Prescriptions" for high blood pressure. You can find them at most health food stores: Hawthorn, Calcium and magnesium, Coenzyme Q10, Garlic, Fish Oil, Potassium, and Vitamin C. They all come in pill form. You might also want to read the book, "Prescriptions for Natural Cures" by James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.

Answer 2

The only time I had high blood pressure was when I was pregnant and about to deliver, but I got my blood pressure down in a week, by cleansing in the morning with fruit juice (as hunger demanded or at least a quart) until about 1-2 pm, than ate normally (no junk or processed foods). Everyone told me it took a month or more to lower the blood pressure during pregnancy. The juice I used at that time was grape, but apple is one I have used many times, but any 100% juice will work.

As you don't have the restrictions that I did, you could try longer or more complete cleanses. This will eliminate some of the internal stress, and may be enough to lower your blood pressure. Give it a try and see if it works.

Fruit juice will give you the runs until the colon has eliminated all the fresh stuff (apple will absorb toxins from the liver and blood and carry them out of the body, even after the runs stop), then you will need something stronger for the old stuff. Try the juice for a few days and see if it works for you. If you are a diabetic there are cleanses, that you can take while you eat normally.

If it is stress related you may want to check to see if you have adrenal fatigue. Dr. Wilson has a Questionnaire that will help determine if you have adrenal fatigue, at www.adrenalfatigue.org

Good Luck!

Answer 3

Yes, opening your veins will markedly decrease your blood pressure, much in the same way letting air out of an overinflated tire relieves air pressure. And by the same token, you can also check your blood pressure with a tire pressure gauge. Just open a vein and stick the pressure gauge in there... These are relatively cheap and can be found in the automotive section of superstores like Target or Walmart. Sure beats paying $80-$100 for a blood pressure monitor!

Answer 4

If your blood pressure is 150/100, you need to see a doctor immediately. You are in danger of having a stroke!!

Sustained blood pressure that high can also lead to heart attack, if you don't have a stroke.

SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY!!!!!!!

Stress and poor lifestyle choices are only half the picture when it comes to hypertension. Heredity is the other half. I have been a vegetarian and done yoga for 15 years, and I still became chronically hypertensive at 39, to the point of requiring medications to keep it under control. In my case, it was all heredity, as I was doing everything "right" in terms of exercise, fiber, diet, meditation etc.

There are natural substances such as garlic, Hawthorn, and CoQ10 which are helpful in lowering blood pressure...but you will (at the very least initially) need medication to bring it under control first.

Simultaneously, take a hard look at your lifestyle. Yes, stress is a contributing factor...but it's more than stress. I'd encourage you to consult with a knowledgable, certified herbalist, nutritionist, or naturopathic physician who will work with your MD to help you attain optimal health.

Answer 5

Depending on your family history, High blood Pressure is definatley related to stress. You could try massage therapy once a week to relieve stress. But if you don't liked to be touched try Reiki laying of the hands. I am a Reiki Master and I don't touch my clients I work in there energy fields right above the body. Check out www.Reiki.org It has allot of useful info. Good luck getting the Blood Pressure down. Also talk to your doc, there are other factors beside's stress that is causing this.

Answer 6

Stress can definitely cause high blood pressure. Mine was up near 200 over 100. Now I'm taking Atacand and my bp is back to normal.

Answer 7

Hi iam_free2

I would recommend finding a doctor that specializes in a non-pharmaceutical approach to health. I commend you in trying to start with a less-invasive solution to your health issues.

Here's some info, in the meantime:

If you're overweight, getting more exercise and eating a low-carb diet like South Beach or Atkins can help.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/health/article1466880.ece
http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/southbeachdiet/a/atkinssbd.htm

One thing that many people don't know is that hypertension (metabolic syndrome) and Vitamin D insufficiency are associated...so you might consider getting your Vitamin D levels checked. Optimal levels are between 45-50ng/ml or 115-128nmol/L. The test is 25(OH)D or may also be called 25-hydroxyvitamin D.
http://www.vitamindcouncil.com/researchHypertension.shtml
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/m/metabolic_syndrome/intro.htm

Some researchers say that Vitamin D deficiency is epidemic:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?db=pubmed&uid=16251641&cmd=showdetailview&indexed=google

Most of us who live in temperate climates are at risk of having low levels of Vitamin D, especially since the dermatologists scared us out of the sun twenty years ago. The darker-skinned you are, the more likely you will be deficient, since it takes more time for your skin to make Vitamin D from the sun.

If you're lucky enough to be able to get some time in the sun without sunscreen this time of year, your health will be better for it. If not, Vitamin D3 is cheap and readily available at your local healthfood store--at least that's true in the U.S.

Dosage info can be found here and in the links below: http://www.cps.ca/english/statements/II/FNIM07-01.htm#ADULTS

Other minerals that are important for hypertension are magnesium, calcium and potassium (sodium competes with potassium, so get less of the former and more of the latter). Many vegetables are great sources of these nutrients.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/

Although hypertension is usually considered a lifestyle disease, some people still need meds. It's important that you look at all the options carefully.
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/f/familial_hypertension/intro.htm

I hope that helps! Best of luck to you!

Answer 8

The FDA approved a device called Resperate that guides you through breathing exercises and it is proven to lower your bp. That said, many of the older, cheap bp meds are VERY safe. Some of them even have been proven to help prevent heart attacks. I personally take a beta-blocker medication with very little side effects, it keeps my bp great. I am relatively young (33) but heart problems run in the family. I really trust good alternative medicine, but mainstream medicine has some pretty good stuff, too.

Answer 9

With BP this high, it is important to get it under control ASAP. Neglecting it will cause trama to your internal organs especially your kidneys. Go to a physician and gets meds right away.

Thereafter, try eating a lot of celery, Apple Cider Vinegar and lots of water. Exercise helps as well as weigh reduction (if applicable).

Answer 10

Music making you eat more. According to research by the journal Psychology along with Marketing, soft, classical tunes encourage you to take time over your meal, so you consume more food. So, switch off – silence is likely to make you more aware of what you’re setting up your mouth.