Archive for October, 2007

What are birth control options for someone with high blood pressure?

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

Cass M asked: So, I just went in to get birth control and I was told that my blood pressure is a little higher than they would like. I'm going back in next week to get it re-checked, hoping things will have calmed down in my life. What ...

How can I get off high blood pressure medicine safely?

Monday, October 29th, 2007

abetterway7 asked: I would like to get off my high blood pressure medicine safely. Please respond if you have been successful in such an endeavor with the details of how you did it.Ramon

How to help allergies when you have high blood pressure?

Monday, October 29th, 2007

linbell20 asked: I know there are tons of allergy medications, however, my mom has high blood pressure so she is restricted to most medications for allergies. Any suggestions?Martha

Can high blood pressure make it harder to lose weight?

Friday, October 26th, 2007

tattyhead65 asked: Since turning 40 I'm alarmed at how much weight I've put on and it's really hard to lose any. I've also developed high blood pressure so I'm wondering whether one has caused - or contributes to - the other.Diane

Does the treatment of high blood pressure cause insomnia?

Thursday, October 25th, 2007

bliss22 asked: I take betablocker (Toprop XL) for high blood pressure and also a statin (Lovastatin) for high cholesterol. I have noticed quite a decrease in the amount and quality of my sleep . It is difficult for me to fall asleep, I wake up during the night, and ...

Tips on How to Lower High Blood Pressure

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

mike legg asked: If you are looking for ways of how to lower high blood pressure perhaps we should first talk about what causes high blood pressure in the first place. Well the truth is that there are many different causes ranging from, poor diet, lack of exercise, stress and ...

The Close Association High Blood Pressure and Stroke

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

Bertil Hjert asked: High blood pressure and stroke are related to each other. High blood pressure is known to be the most significant factor in a stroke attack. It actually increases the risk factor. Blood pressure can be defined as a measurement of the force that’s exerted on the walls ...

Fact-sheet: High Blood Pressure Treatment With Garlic

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

Mitamins Team asked: Garlic is a natural remedy people have used for millennia to treat and prevent illness. It is commonly used in high blood pressure treatment in adjuvant therapy (in addition to other treatments), and sometimes used alone as an effective high blood pressure treatment. ...

What is a good diet for high cholesterol and high blood pressure?

Sunday, October 21st, 2007

Carol K asked: Just recently after seeing the doctor I find out my cholesterol and blood pressure is very high. I have to take medicine and exercise and watch what I eat. I have watch those Nutricious labels and salt in-take. Your advise is most appreciated and ...

High Blood Pressure Symptom - Still Waters Run Deep

Monday, October 15th, 2007

Stan Kitchen asked: High blood pressure comes without any obvious warning signs. The inability to recognize something is wrong means you are at risk to fatal health conditions. Strokes, heart attacks and damage to other organs can result from having high blood pressure levels. And many Americans who think they ...