Managing High Blood Pressure

dkmch749 asked:


successfully using some other approach beside using prescription drugs? If so, would you please share your information? I would GREATLY appreciate it!!!

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Allison asked:


http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?alias=too-much-exercise-may-spe&chanID=sa003&modsrc=reuters
Too much exercise may speed heart failure

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Though exercise can be a key part of managing high blood pressure and heart disease, new animal research suggests there can be too much of a good thing.

In experiments with rats, researchers found that excessive exercise worsened high blood pressure and progression to heart failure in rats with high blood pressure.

Dr. Rebecca L. Schultz and colleagues at the University of South Dakota, Sioux Falls, report the results in the journal Hypertension.

Regular physical activity has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease in numerous studies. Moreover, exercise therapy has been shown to improve both blood pressure and symptoms of heart failure — a chronic condition in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood efficiently, causing symptoms like breathlessness and fatigue.

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El Jefe . asked:


Anxiety can it also be Medical related such as the situational stress? Ex ,Such as you tell your self as many times you will deal with it or any other situation and the results are a alert,minor or severe panic or uncomfort.. In my situation i have had a medical history of blood problems such as thick blood,low blood cells,and high blood pressure, even though i am a healthy persone with very active daily exercise. There for no matter how much i train myself to get by these obsticles it always manages to get to me , which makes me think its something with my body not my mind.Has or is this happening to some one ? If so please respond,out of curiosity and concern

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LizHoya asked:


My boyfriend over the past year has consistently had high blood pressure. Most recently it was 166/94, though he had gotten it down to 137/84. He is 27, 6′0″, and weighs around 200. In the past year, he has lost 55 lbs and almost completely changed his diet and started exercising regularly. Still, his bp registers high when we check it. High blood pressure runs in his family, even among non-obese members.

He refuses to go to the doctor about this because he does not want to take pills for it (thinks he’s too young). I don’t think a doctor would prescribe medication for someone so young without first trying to help him manage it with changes to his lifestyle. Does anyone have any experience with this?

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Michelle Bery asked:


Finding out that you suffer from high blood pressure can be surprising. For someone who’s been in relatively good health up until that point suddenly has the rug pulled out from under them. Confused about the repercussions of such a condition, those newly diagnosed with high blood pressure will often go on a fact-finding mission to determine all the factors that impact blood pressure.

As they will soon find out there are a multitude of factors that contribute to high blood pressure. Genetic predisposition, a smoking habit, high stress, physical inactivity, and excessive alcohol consumption can all play a role. But the food we eat can play the most significant role in contributing to high blood pressure. And, consequently, a high blood pressure diet can positively impact blood pressure as well as overall health.

When embarking on a high blood pressure diet, patients will be told to immediately eliminate foods high in sodium. Nothing directly impacts blood pressure more than salt intake. Switching to low sodium foods can be a first step. But the most effective way to eliminate sodium is to eat a high blood pressure diet of whole foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Limiting canned and frozen foods will also limit the amount of preservatives (a.k.a. sodium) that you consume.

Choose lean meats that are grilled instead of fried; increase your water intake to include the recommended eight glasses a day; limit white flour and sugar; and make good choices. Eating a high blood pressure diet does not mean that you have to say goodbye to your favorite foods forever. Rather, it’s a matter of making healthy choices on a more consistent basis, with specific times set aside to enjoy your less healthy but much beloved favorites.

Always work in tandem with your doctor to establish a safe and healthy high blood pressure diet. Medical guidance at this time will ensure consistent changes and successful lowering of blood pressure.

A high blood pressure diet can work wonders to alleviate hypertension. And while there is no cure for high blood pressure, there are many ways to manage it. A high blood pressure diet - one that focuses on natural, whole foods - will go a long way to increasing your health, lowering your blood pressure, and providing you lifelong vitality.



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Stephen Morgan asked:


Caffeine, Good or Bad for the Blood Pressure? This is another one of those is it or isnt it issues that probably by and large depends on a whole variety of associated issues but as it is one of the most regular of all of our queries I thought I would go ahead and try and provide some form of opinion.

Firstly from my own point of view, I have just started drinking Coffee again after an absence of about 15 years and thought that while I was undergoing a review of my medication for High Blood Pressure that I would see whether I could resume my on/off love affair with Caffeine.

To be honest the jury is still out as far as I am concerned in that yes there are the positives of being able to sit down every now and then with a hot cup of coffee and savour the rich and glorious aroma of freshly ground coffee but there is the down side also. For my part this is now a recurrence of the headaches that made me give up drinking the stuff in the first place and then there is the caffeine hit that has now started to resemble a punch!

It is probably best to try and understand the chemistry behind Coffee and the human being before you start to make what comes remotely close to a definitive pronouncement of whether Coffee is good or bad for you. How does Coffee manage to have this sort of effect that one minute has legions of aficionados claiming it to be the nectar of the gods and the next minute claiming it to be the juice of the devil!

The famous Native American hero, Chief Crazy Horse is widely acclaimed to have made the following statement about Coffee. If the Great Spirit has something better than coffee, he keeps it for himself. Now it is a medical fact that Caffeine increases blood pressure. For those with normal blood pressure this is not a problem. For those with an already increased blood pressure then this can be an issue that causes further problems.

The whole situation is further complicated by the fact that Caffeine is such a widely available substance by which I mean that it is present in a great many different beverages and drinks and also in a wide variety of freely obtainable over the counter (OTC) medicines such as certain types of Painkillers, weight loss drugs and various cold remedies.

The other side issue with the consumption of Coffee is that coffee increases the excretion of calcium which in turn tends to compound the whole High Blood Pressure Cycle by further acting as another cause of increased Blood Pressure.

As far as Women are concerned, the Calcium loss can have a further side effect and this is especially the case with regards to Woman who already have issues with a calcium deficiency. Because Coffee acts as a diuretic as has been mentioned above this further loss of calcium is aggravated via increased excretion. For those who already suffer from Osteoporosis, studies have shown that the diuretic qualities of Coffee can be an issue.

And the conclusion to all of this?

I am afraid it is the same with Coffee as with most things, there is a lot to be said of the old saying that a little bit of what you fancy does you good but in this case it really does mean a little.



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moonlight lady asked:


would these tips be useful to you?
* stop smoking
* lower high blood pressure
* reduce high blood cholesterol
* aim for a healthy weight
* be physically active each day
* manage diabetes

February is National Heart Month (US)

love your heart *** be heart smart

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Amin Motin asked:


Are you aware of the risk of high blood pressure, or hypertension? Do you know how to tell if you’re at risk?

Unfortunately, there are many underlying causes of hypertension, or high blood pressure, and it is easy to overlook them in this busy, modern world.

But once you pay attention to high blood pressure you can then find out how to reduce it, or even control it completely.

The normal reading for the average person is usually considered to be 120/80. But it will vary during the day so you cannot take a single reading and base everything on that. You need to have your blood pressure monitored over a number of readings to get a truer picture of the overall state of your helath.

The list of factors which can cause blood pressure to increase is a long list. Just a few of the factors are listed below.

Salt intake

Poor diet

Certain medications

Weight issues

Lack of activity, or exercise

Smoking

Drinking alcohol

Suffering from excessive stress

As you can see from that partial list, there are many things to consider.

We will take a look at each one in turn.

Salt intake:

Take a look at the ingredients list of everything you put in your basket on your next shopping trip. Salt is commonly added to food because it is a cheap way to bulk it out. But that does not mean it is good for you. Often, a single portion of a packet food gives you more salt or sodium than you should have for an entire day.

Poor diet:

Another biggie. With the modern world being so busy how many of us have the luxury of cooking our meals completely from fresh ingredients every day? Well, that group is getting smaller and smaller every day. And the additives and salt and basic lack of vitality that you sometimes get in those foods just does not suit the body the way fresh food does. Now, it may be impossible to eat fresh food all the time, but you should try to increase the proportion of fresh food you do eat. Every little helps.

Certain medications:

Take a look at the medication information sheet that comes with your medications. Look for adverse or side effects. Discuss alternatives with your doctor. It may not be possible to change your medication, but at least you will know whether you have to take extra care with the other factors.

Weight issues:

This is simple. If you are overweight you have a much higher risk of high blood pressure. Losing even a few pounds can help you reduce your blood pressure somewhat.

Lack of activity, or exercise:

Again, this is simple. The more you exercise, or take part in regular activity, the more you will be doing to control your blood pressure. And the exercise can be gentle. A walk 3 or 4 times a week is a good start. You do not have to become a gym freak to get the benefits of regular exercise.

Just 30 minutes a day can have a profound impact on the quality of your life, not to mention your blood pressure. And really, who does not have 30 minutes a day?

Smoking:

This can cause your arteries to restrict, which increases your blood pressure. If possible, cut down. If you can quit smoking completely that is even better, but remember that every little helps. There is help available if you want to give up, but find that you cannot. Discuss it with your doctor, or local pharmacy. You might even want to try nicotine replacement patches.

Drinking alcohol:

Glass of wine with your evening meal? Occasional beer with the guys? Do not sweat it. Life is too short. But if you drink a lot you might want to consider whether you can cut back and still have fun. Again, doing something is better than doing nothing.

Suffering from excessive stress:

This is a tough one. You may not be able to stop your boss from causing you stress, but you can look for activities and ways to reduce the stress. Consider yoga, exercise, meditation or stress management classes if stress is a major factor for you. By stress we mean repetitive, systemic stress. Not the occasional bad day we all get from time to time.

As you can see there are lots of factors that might cause to increase your blood pressure. The list might seem overwhelming, but you do not have to tackle everything at once. The first thing is to get your blood pressure checked by your doctor and then start making small changes. As you get used to one change you can introduce another, until finally you have control of your own health. And finally, remember that you do not have to have perfect blood pressure to do better than having terrible blood pressure. Every little helps.



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Crazyboy asked:


i’m 21yrs old and i just recently had a routine physical and i was told my blood pressure was elevated, not nessarily high but high for my age. I mean i’m under alot of stress but i didn’t think it was anything serious but i’m way too young to have high blood pressure. And i haven’t found an affective way of managing my stress so i need advice on how to both manage my stress and get my blood pressure back down to normal

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Ashish Jain asked:


Don’t always look up. Look down sometimes. Watch the bulge of your stomach. It has been faithfully receiving the load, three or more times in a day, without questioning you once. But there is a limit to one’s tolerance or acceptance. When your body shrinks too much or expands too much, positively think that something is wrong somewhere.

Over the years, your life-style has changed too much. For your trouser, you require two meters of cloth. Years ago, it was just 1.25 meters. The change is on the wrong side. And did your doctor say that you are having high blood pressure?

So far, you have been thinking that lifestyle changes refer only to your apparel. Or, to install additional amenities to make your life more cozy and comfortable. You thought that a ‘healthy’ and well built personality like you is not a fit candidate for the blood pressure attack! The first attack itself nearly wiped out the sources of strength in your body. You felt tired and exhausted.

Yours could be the stress related blood pressure. Could be! Not sure! This again is another highlight of blood pressure. Till today, the precise reasons for blood pressure are not known. But lifestyle changes have treated very well, majority of the high blood pressure patients. So, when the result is declared that you have passed, why worry about the examiner and the examination center?

Go placidly amidst this noise and din of life. Do not own up too many responsibilities. Everything is happening in this world, as it should. The earth rotates on its axis. Don’t consider yourself so important that you are an additional axis. By managing your stress properly, you will not only take care of your blood pressure, but your quality of life will also improve.

Enough of that late night alcohol parties! If you still persist, in not too a distant future one of your still living friend will announce in a sad tone, ‘the late Mr. so and so,’ used to attend these late night parties!

I am going to tell you some simple things to beat back blood pressure. Exercise regularly, eat fresh fruits and vegetables, meditate and do some breathing exercises. And report to me the miracles that are taking place in your life!



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