2008 November

What’s the best method to lower high blood pressure naturally ?

November 30, 2008 By The Doc 18 Comments

Central N.Y. Guy asked:

Aside from the obvious methods of eating right, exercises and lowering salt intake. Are there any natural herbs or remedies that can lower really high blood pressure quickly ? I’m talking really high as in 180 over 110.. Heart attack stroke kinda blood pressure. Thanks for your replies.. God bless you !

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How to effectively reduce high blood pressure?

November 29, 2008 By The Doc 5 Comments

Kehinde T asked:

Please how can I effectively reduce high blood pressure within the next couple of weeks. My current BP is 140/90 and need to get it within the normal range in the next 5 weeks. I have started exercising vigourously( tae bo in the morning, brisk walking in the evening), eating right, started HCTZ medication.
What else can I do to bring it down fast?

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How can I lower my blood pressure without prescription medicine?

November 29, 2008 By The Doc 7 Comments

Traci asked:

I’m a 21 year old female and my blood pressure is 153/100 which is actually lower than the last time I checked it. Going to a doctor is absolutely not a possibility so therefore I can’t get a prescription. If anyone could tell me other ways to lower it I would appreciate your advice. Thank you!

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Any tips on reducing your blood pressure?

November 27, 2008 By The Doc 9 Comments

Liz B asked:

I have already lost 2 and a half stone, throught healthy eating and exercise but still have high blood pressure. I am reluctant to take tablets for it as it means i will be on it for life. Any herbal remedies or advice would be appreciated

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High Blood Pressure And Coronary Artery Disease

November 26, 2008 By The Doc Leave a Comment

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a serious condition that can frequently creep up on you over the years and rarely produces any symptoms to warn you that you have a problem. High blood pressure affects many areas of the body and is often associated with damage to your heart and, in particular, to coronary artery disease.

Coronary artery disease is a term used to describe several diseases that affect the arteries supplying blood to the heart. Whatever the specific disease the basic problem is that arteries supplying blood to the heart are damaged to such an extent that flood can no longer flow freely into the heart leading to chest pain, an irregular heart rhythm or a heart attack.

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Is a high blood pressure reading with the onset of flu symptoms and 29 weeks pregnant. Should I be concerned?

November 24, 2008 By The Doc 2 Comments

kazann6 asked:

I am 40 years old, and 29 weeks pregnant with baby number eight. I never get sick, and my blood pressure has always been perfect.
However, I have come down with severe head cold/flu type symptoms, and my blood pressure has risen to 155/88.
Should I be concerned? Perhaps get my blood pressure checked again in a few days?

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Is a high blood pressure reading with the onset of flu symptoms and 29 weeks pregnant. Should I be concerned?

November 24, 2008 By The Doc 2 Comments

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What would a dangerous blood pressure reading be in women?

November 21, 2008 By The Doc 11 Comments

T. L asked:

I want to know what an alarming blood pressure would be.. Like when I need to worry about heart attack or stroke. LIke when does blood pressure become a worry.

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What is considered high blood pressure for a 19 year old?

November 20, 2008 By The Doc 2 Comments

Nick asked:

When I was at school, my university doctor diagnosed me with high blood pressure. I took medication (Atenol sp?) for a while before running out and summer vacation starting. I saw my family doctor at home now 3 months into summer vacation, and he said my blood pressure is fine.

I recently decided to log my blood pressure over the past month. Thus far in the morning it’s averaging at 135/79, and at night 136/85. Hypertension starts at 140/90, which it looks like I’m just beneath. My family doctor says im in the 95th percentile for my age in blood pressure, but 95 still in the range that it’s normal…

Should I be getting a third opinion? Could it be higher because of the stress at school? Should I be taking blood pressure meds? I really dont wanna die of a heart attack when I’m 35, so advice is appreciated here.

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