This really is a true story. I am writing this on Saturday, June 19th at 6:45am from my home in Sheffield in the UK. I have suffered from high blood pressure for many years now and have been on medication for longer than I care to remember. Many times I have tried to diet, exercise, reduce alcohol intake etc. Every time I have started with the best intentions, but eventually I give up! Four weeks ago (Friday 28th May) I went to the doctors for a periodic check. My Blood Pressure was higher than ever. I have always suffered from 'White Coat Syndrome', and had had a particularly stressful period at work prior to visiting the doctors. But at 185/90 I was advised to up my medication. I convinced … [Read more...]
For Those Worried About Taking Medications: Here’s The Proven Way To Lower Blood Pressure Naturally… In 15 Minutes A Day
June 19, 2010 By
How common is high blood pressure in pregnancy?
May 3, 2010 By
Just wondering, lately I've seen a lot of questions and answers where woman have had high blood pressure during their pregnancies. Thanks for the answers! It is normal for blood pressure to increase during pregnancy, like 120-125 and 80-90. If your blood pressure goes 140-145/90 then it is considered elevated and will be monitored. If it goes 145 plus/95-100plus then it is considered high and you could be placed on medication, bed rest or if you are far enough along in your pregnancy, then you will be induced. I have gestational hypertension and my blood pressure has gone from elevated to high back to elevated enough that I am on house rest, need to go for blood/urine work weekly and I … [Read more...]
How high can you blood pressure be before you have a stroke?
September 9, 2009 By
awhile back i was told i have high blood pressure. heredity is what i'm told. anyway my doctor said i was the next thing away from a stroke. i take medication now but how high does you pressure have to be before you have a stroke. mine was 165/105 at the time with vision loss in one eye. another note, im only 35, to young to let this go without doing something about it. Any increase in blood pressure over the norm increases your risk of stroke. The more you are over the norm, the higher your risk of stroke. The recommended norm for blood pressure is 110/70. Blood pressure readings over 120/80 are pre-hypertensive. Blood pressure readings over 140/90 are hypertensive. Try avoiding foods that raise … [Read more...]
Can you have high blood pressure and low blood pressure at the same time?
September 4, 2009 By
A friend was recently diagnosed as having high blood pressure and low blood pressure, have tried looking for more information via google but am having no luck. Can anyone help explain this? They may mean that your frien has a HIGH SYSTOLIC (Pressure when the heart is pushing blood through) and a LOW DIASTOLIC (pressure when the heart is at rest) The Bp is recorded like so 120/60, the systolic being the top number and the diastolic being the bottom number A representation of friends bp maybe something like 160/50 the top being high and the bottom being low. is that any help? … [Read more...]
How do I lower my high blood pressure with breathing?
September 3, 2009 By
I've heard that breathing can be used to lower high blood pressure but I don't want to spend a lot of money on a gadget to try it. Does anyone know if you can learn it by yourself and how? It's true that you don't need an expensive gadget for this. But it's more than just relaxing. You have to breathe in a special way. I've been doing it for a while and it really works. Here's a brief description: 1. Listen to soothing music. It relaxes you and also helps keep your breathing smooth. 2. Adjust your breathing so that exhaling takes twice as long as inhaling. 3. Slow your breathing as far as comfortable. Practice this for 15 minutes a few times a week. Continue slowing your breathing over … [Read more...]
