Blood Pressure Questions

Andrew B asked:


I have been trying to reduce my blood pressure and loose weight for the last two months and while I did loose weight at one point I seem to have stalled. I am looking for any way to loose weight and reduce my blood pressure with the need for drugs and am looking for any suggestions!

illumistream asked:

“It’s 120 over 80,” your doctor says. But what does your blood pressure reading mean? Watch great health videos that don’t suck: www.healthguru.com

Have you noticed that every other person we know or meet either has high blood pressure or showing signs and symptoms of it? Displaying alarming statistics, high blood pressure sometimes referred as HBP and medically termed as hypertension has become so widespread that today it is believed that one in every five Americans already is a victim and more than 90% of the total population of this country is most likely to get it sooner or later.

But how does one get HBP and when is blood pressure called high? Firstly, high blood pressure is caused by any or all these factors: living a stressed out lifestyle for an extended period of time, making poor lifestyle choices where the concept of ‘moderation’ has taken a backseat, obesity and sedentary living habits.

It has been found that 90 to 95% cases of hypertension is related to genetic factors, physiology as well as lifestyle. Other factors that also cause HBP are kidney ailments, some hormonal imbalances, pregnancy, tumors, side effect of some medications, etc.

The interesting point is that most people are not even aware that they have high blood pressure, unless they measure it. Two numbers measure the blood pressure of a person – where the number on top is the measure of systolic pressure that is the highest count reached every time the heart beats. The lower number is the measure of the diastolic pressure which is the lowest point reached when the heart relaxes in between two beats.

When either of the numbers is raised, a person is said to suffer from hypertension or HBP. For example, if the blood pressure reading shows 140/90 mmHg consistently, a doctor would surmise that the person is suffering from HBP.

Though there is a plethora of choices of prescription drugs that doctors recommend for patients suffering from hypertension, more and more people are turning towards natural cures for high blood pressure. Though these natural remedies may take some time to bring the high blood pressure down, the cures are usually long term without any adverse side effect.

Even when you are resorting to natural cures for high blood pressure treatment, you would still have to make safe and intelligent lifestyle choices for the therapies to work optimally. Here are some natural cures that are time tested in the management of hypertension:

Garlic: Though this natural cure has been tried and tested for centuries and several cultures use this ingredient regularly in their cooking, it would be wise to take a doctors’ option before using garlic for reducing high blood pressure. This is because garlic is known to thin blood and may react with some of your current medication. Hawthorn: You can procure hawthorn supplements from your local drug store easily. This has been known to control diastolic blood pressure and used widely as a natural remedy for such conditions. Fish oil: The DHA or Docohexaenoic acid contained in fish oil has been a proven therapy for reducing high blood pressure and controlling hypertension. Folic Acid: This has also proven efficacy in controlling high blood pressure as it contains folate that helps in the reduction of the homocystine levels in the body that in turn helps in the reduction of high blood pressure states. Balanced consumption of minerals: To keep your blood pressure under control it is always recommended that you reduce your intake of salt and keep an optimum balance of minerals like sodium, potassium and magnesium. Some of the fruits and vegetables that are rich in potassium include cabbage, orange, melon, grapefruit and banana. Foods rich in magnesium include soy, wheat, nuts, beans and rice. Among the other popular natural cures for high blood pressure is to completely do away with red meat, processed foods, deep fried foods, yolk of the egg and foods which are rich in animal fat, oil and salt. Make your diet simple and oil-less and you would find that your blood pressure is getting back to normal levels, though slowly and definitely.


Those are only a few strategies of many to help you lower and even successfully take control of your high blood pressure.

More simple yet powerful strategies and step-by-step instructions about what to do and how to do it right, you can find in a special report by Samuel Baron Natural Treatment For Hypertension.

By: Samuel Baron

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daytonbuzzman asked:


Tuesday I had to go to the V.A. hospital for some tests, and this class where they gave us a blood pressure monitor, and taught us how to use it.
It’s really pretty easy to use, it’s runs on batteries, and is pretty much all automatic, it even has a memory that saves all your readings..
So anyways.. I never even thought of this during the class and googled it and that didn’t help, so I am hoping one of you guys might have one and can help me.This afternoon I had it on my arm and it was doing it’s thing, getting all tight and throbbing like its supposed to, and I got to wondering,
would it hurt anything if I put it in hot water or the microwave for a few to get it nice and warm, then put it on another body part?
thanks for any help
the neck thing just made me want a cigarette but thanks

drdawg81 asked:

Blood Pressure, Blood Work and heart exams are among the tests older pets should have for early disease detection

First, The Causes

There are many causes of high blood pressure. The blood pressure in normal individuals rises about one point each year until the seventh decade and then it usually levels off. Early in life, women usually have slightly lower blood pressure than men, but after the fourth decade this is reversed. A wide range of normal pressures exists, but the average pressure for a young adult is considered to be 120/80 mm Hg.

Overeating, which usually results in obesity, contributes to high blood pressure, as does eating the wrong diet, particularly a diet that is high in salt. High blood pressure would be less common if the liver and kidneys were not burdened with an overabundance of irritating foods. Some forms of high blood pressure are inherited, in fact in some groups of people this may be the cause in as many as seventy or eighty percent of the cases.

Symptoms

Patients with high blood pressure frequently complain of headaches, particularly in the morning, difficulty breathing, dizziness, flushed complexion, and blurred vision. They may first be seen with symptoms of heart failure or stroke. In fact, one of the most frequent causes of stroke (cerebrovascular accident) or heart attack (myocardial infarction) is hypertension.

Diet

White flour products, cane sugar products, meat, tea, coffee, pepper, vinegar, mustard, pickles, alcohol, and all other stimulating foods and drinks are very harmful and should be omitted from the diet. Tobacco should also be eliminated, as it is one of the main causes of heart attacks. A fruit diet for a few days is one of the best things you can take. The use a simple nourishing diet, get plenty of outdoor exercise, and practice deep breathing.

Herbal Medicine

Hyssop:

It increases the circulation of the blood and will reduce blood pressure. It’s an excellent blood regulator and is a fine tonic when the system is in a weakened condition.

“Side Effects”

It’s a great body cleanser. “Purge me with hyssop and I shall be clean; wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.” Psalms 51:7. Don’t use for longer than 2 weeks without a break.

Valerian:

Excellent nerve tonic. Very quieting and soothing. Relieves palpitation of the heart

“Side Effects”

Prevents colds and fevers. Prevents gas and stomach problems.

Red clover:

This is very good to regulate blood pressure as it cleans the blood.

“Side Effects”

It’s a wonderful blood purifier. Very good for all types of cancers.

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sinecat2005 asked:


Most people say sodium to mean salt. Are they just shortening the phrase sodium chloride? Or does the body really break salt down into sodium and chlorine? Sodium is a white metal that reacts violently with water. We don’t really have sodium in our bodies, do we?

scarlet rose asked:


I am having vision problems in one of my eyes. The vision is almost completely gone. Has anyone had these problems? Has it gotten better? Have they stayed blind?

CHRISTINA Z asked:


I’m on the heavy side & I’ve been taking medication for my blood pressure but it doesn’t seem to be working all of a sudden. I’ve had a headache for a week & nothing seems to get rid of it. I decided to stop drinking coke or anything containing caffeine. I don’t have insurance so I would have to spend the whole day in a county emergency room. What do you recommend I do to lower my blood pressure quickly but safely? Thanks for your advise.