Managing High Blood Pressure

The Naked Truth asked:


The person in question is female, small in stature, and 78 years old with no known conditions other than osteoporosis. Recently she has been experiencing attacks of alternating hypertension and hypotension, and her doctor doesn’t have a clue, although he has confirmed that she has not yet had a stroke.

By high blood pressure I’m talking about 190/112 which triggers a trip to the emergency room, then the next day or later in the day it will be extremely low, below normal.

Nellie

David Cowley asked:


High blood pressure, high cholesterol, being over weight, inactive lifestyles and smoking are high risk factors regarding heart attacks and strokes. If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure it’s strongly recommended that you lower your cholesterol level as part of a plan to prevent a heart attack and a stroke from occurring. You can lower your cholesterol level by eating healthy foods and avoiding fatty foods. If an improved diet has not sufficiently lowered your cholesterol level your doctor might recommend you take some medication that is designed to reduce cholesterol. Let’s look at some changes you can make to your diet in order to lower your cholesterol level.

If you have high blood pressure, in order to reduce your cholesterol level you should avoid or reduce the amount of red meat you consume and stay away from sausages and bacon. Avoid foods that contain saturated fats and if you are going to consume dairy products select products that are low in fat. Avoid using lard in your meals and if you are going to use oils select polyunsaturated oils or monounsaturated oils. Avoid or significantly reduce the amount of baked foods you eat such as pastry items and biscuits which are typically high in fat. Don’t use margarines or oils that include trans fatty acids.

Healthy Diet

If you have high blood pressure and you have been eating a healthy diet and you still have a high cholesterol problem your doctor might want you to take some medications such as statins. They work by changing the activity of the enzymes located in the liver in order to prevent the liver from producing cholesterol. Some people have high cholesterol partially due to heredity and they may need the help of statins. If you have been diagnosed with heart disease your doctor might recommend statins to lower your cholesterol level.

Soluble Fiber

If you have high blood pressure there are some food items that can help you reduce your high cholesterol level. Oatmeal can decrease you bad cholesterol (LDL) due to the soluble fiber in oatmeal. Soluble fiber can also be added to your diet by including items such as kidney beans, apples, brussel sprouts, barley, pears, psyllium as well as prunes.

Niacin is the closest thing available to a perfect treatment that corrects most causes of coronary heart disease. Niacin blocks the release of fatty acids from fat cells. Niacin plays a critical role in energy production, gene expression, and hormone synthesis. You cannot live without it. Niacin also tends to shift LDL particle distribution to larger particle size and improve HDL functioning. The intake of 3 grams Niacin for as little as two weeks can reduce serum cholesterol by 26 percent.

Some studies have concluded that adding walnuts to your diet can significantly lower your blood cholesterol level. Walnuts are filled with polyunsaturated fats and walnuts also have the ability to keep your blood vessels in a healthy condition and keep them elastic. Don’t eat too many walnuts a day since nuts are high in calories and weight gain increases your chances of acquiring heart disease. Also add some omega three fatty acids to your diet since they have been shown in studies to lower the risk of heart disease. Certain fish, walnuts, flaxseed, soybean oil as well as canola oil contain omega three fatty acids. If you have high blood pressure it’s important not to have a high cholesterol level.



Erik

beanie_fiend asked:


I have high blood pressure, but am on medication for it. My blood pressure was normal this morning, but my pulse was 103!

Maurice

determined asked:


Medications like Hytrin (200mg), combined with Azor 5 (40mg), could that give someone erectile dysfunction?

If so, what causes high blood pressure and how can someone get off of the medications? There is no overweight problem.

Regina

nsheppa asked:


Ihave a family member who has been taking prescription meds to for HBP (high blood pressure) they have only given her other problems like headachs, nausea, etc. She has even asked the dr to prescribe the lowest form which still makes her vomit, low energy and constipation. Does anyone know of any Vitamins, herbal remedies or OTC meds that she can purchase to reduce her HBP an not have all these other complications?
Thanks for suggestions.

Billy

jle_dje asked:


I am a 30 year old female. I have had severe migranes in the past, which subsided when I was pregnant with my 3rd child. After she was born, I had high blood pressure and went onto prescription meds. During this time, I still get headaches, probably a side effect, but not migraines. My blood pressure is under control, but I am very sensitive to medicines. My meds are causing me to have a rapid heartbeat. My previous meds caused me to hallucinate and have nightmares and start to sleepwalk. Other meds I have been on caused me to have insomnia. I am so tired of being under a doctor’s care because it costs so much and the meds they give me always have a side effect and cause more problems. So I am looking for an herb that can help me with my high blood pressure, control my migranes, and it couldn’t hurt to lose some weight also. I don’t know if my problems come from a hormone problem, because it seems like it when my migranes was under control with my pregnancy. Any suggestions?

Colleen

Bryan Len asked:


High blood pressure is one of the most deadly issues that hundreds of millions of people face across the world. The condition has left nobody and irrespective of race, religion and gender, high blood pressure can attack anyone, anytime.

Though it is not a disease and just a symptom, its presence can make worry both; the patient and the health care provider. It is because high blood pressure can make many things adverse and in some worse cases, it can even damage any of vital organs in the body such as brain, heart and kidney.

Let us look at foods to lower high blood pressure:

Foods to lower high blood pressure would include edible items those are high in calcium, omega -3 fatty acids, ascorbic acid, potassium, magnesium, etc. Calcium is found to have a great blood pressure-reducing effect. Foods those are high in calcium include dairy product such as milk, fresh cheese, yogurt, broccoli and cabbage, dry beans, fish like salmon, soybeans and tofu etc. Potassium can help bringing down the high blood pressure level. Clinical trials have indicated that when you consume foods high in potassium helps lower blood pressure. Vegetables rich in potassium include tomatoes, potato, cantaloupe, banana, beetroot, Brussels sprouts, avocado, and orange.

Magnesium is proven to have dilating effects on the blood vessels and hence allows the blood to move easier. Foods rich in magnesium include avocado, spinach, almond, sunflower seeds, and barley.

Ascorbic acid is also one of the foods to lower high blood pressure. It expands blood vessels and narrowed arteries, accordingly helps to lower blood pressure. Red cabbage, red bell pepper, citrus fruit (such as mandarin, orange, etc), kiwi, strawberry and potato all are rich in vitamin C.

Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, particularly in trout, salmon and tuna fish and trout are now discovered to help the blood circulation. The presence of these substances prevents the blood to clump and form clots that might bring heart attacks. Flaxseed oils are also believed to be inhibiting the inflammation that forms artery plaques and poor circulation, therefore helps against high blood pressure.

Foods to lower high blood pressure also include garlic since it is proved by several clinical studies. One should also take care of sodium as not among foods to lower high blood pressure since sodium affects blood pressure.

Consume below listed foods to lower high blood pressure:



Green leafy vegetables those are good in calcium and magnesium



Whole grains and legumes that have high fiber contents



Broccoli and citrus fruits are good to lower down the hypertension.



Onions and garlic (also as supplements) are good.



Flaxseed oil, fish oils, nuts, walnuts are good.



Avoiding cooking with bullions help in controlling the high blood pressure



Many health care providers believe that just it is not sufficient to eat just foods to lower high blood pressure since hypertension also requires some other assistance. In addition to dietary alteration, lifestyle modification and some supplements such as Sarpagandha, Indian gooseberry, Rudraksha etc are also important to control the blood pressure. Yogasanas and pranayama also play good role.



Darrell