Blood Pressure Advice

Vhovell

So I've just come back from the doctors for my 6 monthly check up and the nurse was really happy with my weight loss (15 and 3/4 stone down to 13 and 3/4 stone) however my blood pressure is high...135 over 95 i think she said, though that doesn't mean anything to me.

She wants to see me again in 3 months to check it again...has anyone got any advice on how to get my blood pressure down?

softwind

Exercise, cut down on salt

kaetra

Your doctor probably told you to limit sodium and stress. Cleveland Clinic, arguably the best cardiac care center in the U.S., recommends keeping sodium to less than 2000mg per day to reduce blood pressure.

Even thin people can get high blood pressure, and if it can't be controlled with diet and excercise alone your doctor may want you to start medication.

Terk1968

Cut your Sodium. Try to cut back on processed foods, anything boxed or canned usually has a lot of Sodium. Fast food also has a lot of Sodium. Try to eat fresh foods. Try to drink mostly water and cut out the soda and sports drinks. I've cut my blood pressure from 128-90 to 116-68 by doing this.

BobbyClerici

SPOT ON!

Also, I bought my own machine to monitor and track BP weekly.

jojoworks

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rdunke

Good advice above... Once/If you hit 140/ they will put you on meds.

Vhovell

Thanks guys...i've added sodium to my tracking list...is that the same thing as salt?

tmtolbert

if you take a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar daily it will help bring down your blood pressure. both my husband and his sister do it and it definitely works!