I have really low blood pressure. I got it checked out at the doctor’s a little while ago because I would stand up at a normal pace and if I had ben sitting down for more than 5 minutes I’d get dizzy and lose my vision. I have an appointment for an echocardiologist to check this problem out (but it’s in November), but in the mean time I would like to know if there are certain healthy foods I can eat to make my blood pressure a bit higher. Thanks!

Oh, and if you don’t have a food suggestion, do you think it’s kind of self destructive of me to actually kind of want to pass out so I can get an earlier date for my doctor visit? I just hate waiting until marching band season is over to get this done because I’m scared I’ll pass out on the field during a show.

I don’t know about special food groups but a lack of salt or liquids can cause low blood pressure. Start with a salty meal in the morning and drink at least 3 litres a day (water, watered down juices, fruit teas). Avoid black tea, coffee and alcohol and have more small meals instead of three big ones a day.
Take cold showers or douse your feets and legs in cold water. Sleep with a raised upper body and keep moving during the day: Just wiggling(?) on your toes helps but jogging/swimming/cycling is better.