Help! How much can diet, exercise help lower blood pressure? Has it helped you?
Posted October 27th, 2008laurie67 asked: I am 38, not in bad shape, not overweight but my blood pressure is getting slightly high. The past 3 times, it was around 140-145 over 85-90. I have reduced my salt intake as often as able and exercise at least 4 times a week. I am surprised about getting [...]
high blood pressure and ibuprofen?
Posted October 23rd, 2008Pink M&M asked: im very concerned because my grandmother’s doctor prescribed some really strong ibuprofen tablets for her severe arthritis (800 mg tablets, 3 or 4 times a day). i know that this is a quality of life issue, if she’s in severe pain, then she’s miserable. my concern is the high amount [...]
What’s the best way to deal with High Blood Pressure?
Posted October 22nd, 2008Teddy TheBear asked: I was so stressed out today, had to go for a pre-employment check up at a last minute notice.
Slept at about 4am and a phone call came in at 10am asking me to go for an immediate check up without any prior notice (what the hell?!)… and I have not even taken [...]
High blood pressure?
Posted October 22nd, 2008Dr. Dre’s Dr. J asked: I am 15 years old and i have high blood pressure (about 135-140/65-70) I am not fat and don’t smoke. I am actually very lean with a good amount of muscle and i eat a balanced diet with low fat. My diet is actually healthy. MY dad has high blood [...]
What is a good diet for someone trying to help their blood pressure and cholesterol?
Posted October 19th, 2008boston_tiffany asked: Recently my boyfriend who is only 24years old has been getting a lot of nose bleeds. The doctor says that one of the reasons is due to his super high blood pressure.
He thinks he has had a silent heart attack before while running for PT in the US NAVY. He needs to be [...]
how can you lose weight when youre on high blood pressure meds which lower the metabolism?
Posted October 13th, 2008victory is mine asked: i just need to shed 15 to 20 pounds to be satisfied but this medicine I cannot go off of. any diet ideas? It has also depleted my energy level so I am wiped all the time.Claudia Bolanos
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Is one claw of snowcrab bad for you if you have high chorlesteral and high blood pressure?
Posted October 12th, 2008ANTIONETTE D asked: well for one i am on a dash diet so that why i ask? and i had and 1/2 cup of mixed vegies and one slice of whole wheat bread w/a little of butterKatherine Monte
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Is it ok to stop taking your blood pressure medicine?
Posted October 7th, 2008blueland28 asked: I quit smoking 1year 8 months ago, changed my diet and started jogging, I feel great! I take fish oil, vitaminE&C, calcium supplements , ginko biloba, and Ginseng.I last saw my doctor 1/06 and he prescribed me dynacir 5 mg I stopped taking them in March and have been feeling great! I [...]
Negating the harmful effects of a high sodium diet?
Posted October 6th, 2008Caesarion asked: Reading about the negative health review of Chinese food got me thinking.
A high sodium diet is bad for you because of health concerns like high blood pressure and other heart related diseases. However, it is my belief that you can negate these harmful effects by drinking enough water to flush the salt [...]