How can I control my rising blood pressure, I do have above normal cholestrol level?

Question

is walking for eating garlic is the answer to this problem or there s more to it

Answer 1

Cut out salt, salty snacks, canned food and processed foods. Eat more healthy foods like more fruits and vegetables, lean meat and no fried foods. Eat bananas and oatmeal and drink orange juice and skim milk every day. Start to exercise, even walking is good but do it every day. This will lower both blood pressure and cholesterol levels. My blood pressure was extremely high and I did all of this and now my blood pressure is normal plus I lost some weight. Good luck.

Answer 2

Blood pressure is affected by being seriously over weight so if you are carrying some fat then exercise and a calory controlled diet will help some. If there is a more serious cause for your blood pressure being high a doctor may prescribe drugs to reduce the pressure and thin the blood NB. best to consult a doctor if you are concerned about BP or are planning to try to lower it. Cholesterol is affected by diet and cutting down on fats and eating stuff with the right omega oils is the best way of helping if your levels are only a little high. If they are seriously high then see a doctor and ask about being prescribed statins to help improve the situation. NB its not just the absolute cholesterol levels that nave to be taken into account. The split of HDL to LDL is very important, as is the overal lypid levels in the blood but a doctor can explain this better.

Answer 3

10 Ways to Control Your High Blood Pressure

1. Know your blood pressure. Have it checked regularly.
2. Know what your weight should be. Keep it at or below that level.
3. Don't use too much salt in cooking or at meals. Avoid salty foods.
4. Eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole-grain high-fiber foods according to American Heart Association recommendations.
5. Control alcohol intake. Don't have more than one drink a day if you're a woman or two a day if you're a man.
6. Take your medicine exactly as prescribed. Don't run out of pills even for a single day.
7. Keep appointments with the doctor.
8. Follow your doctor's advice about physical activity.
9. Make certain your parents, brothers, sisters and children have their blood pressure checked regularly.
10. Live a normal life in every other way.

Following the recommendations of your healthcare professionals is essential to lowering your high blood pressure. Find facts, tips and tools if you need help with making lifestyle changes or taking your medications properly.

Answer 4

Diet and exercise are two of the best things you can do. Try to get at least 20 minutes of moderate exercise in a day(if you can't spare 20 minutes all at once, then break it up). As far as diet goes it is all the things you have heard before... more fruits and vegetables, less saturated fat, low sodium, and plenty of water.
If you are a smoker, quitting will help reduce your BP..... so many forget that smoking not only destroys the lungs, but wreaks havoc on the cardiovascular system also.
If after doing this your blood pressure continues to rise or is not getting better, then see your doctor. Medication may be needed.... heredity also plays a role in hypertension.

Answer 5

Wean yourself off of beef and pork or back to very little of it.
That is where a lot of cholesterol comes from. I dropped mine from the 250's to 204. All by cutting way back on beef and no pork.

Of course cheeses are high fat also.

Get a chiropractic adjustment on your C-3 vertebrae especially. Of course they do your entire spine. The C-3 pinches the blood supply and somehow causes higher blood pressure. A large test was run on about 80 to 100 people, 50% got the C-3 adjusted and their blood pressue went to normal and 50% got an adjustment, but not the C-3 and theirs stayed high. Interesting Huh?

I have had high cholesterol for my adult life (High HDL) and go to the Chiropractor monthly, so I have very normal Blood Pressure.

My Hubby and I walk about two miles every evening (we are in Florida) It is a brisk 40 minute walk. This is keeping us reasonably healthy.

Answer 6

You have to control your weight and increase your fitness level. That and go to the doctor.

I used to have high blood pressure when I was heavy and out of shape. I am still fatter than I want to be, but my blood pressure is great.

If you have trouble walking, consider bicycling. If you can't balance a bike, there are a host of recumbent trikes that are great for comfort and exercise. I am talking about the typical senior's bike, but 21-28 speeds and classy looks. Cehck out the EZ3 or theTadpole.

Answer 7

No smoking. No alcohol. Walk 1000 steps a day. Drink fresh water. Some cups of cucumber juice would help.

Answer 8

Some suggestions about cholesterol and information about good and bad cholesterol you can find here:
http://www.best-fat-burn-strategies.com/Health%20and%20fat.htm

Answer 9

drink sourkrout juice,