Question 1

are nuts like almonds bad for high blood pressure patients?

Accepted Answer

Just the opposite: Tree nuts are great for cardiovascular health. Some people's blood pressure can be sensitive to excess salt, so if nuts are salted blood pressure needs to be watched. Also all people with heart, liver or kidney failure need to avoid excess salt. But nuts are quite healthy.

Question 2

is it good for high blood pressure?

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Accepted Answer

Can't count on it: There are thousands of supplements and services advertised to do all sorts of magical remedies. Very few supplements have real research studies to show medically consistent benefits (but manufacturers make claims, based on theories, animal tests, testimonials, chemical similarities, etc... but not based on real research).

Question 3

what home remedies are good for high blood pressure?

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: Only weight control, physical conditioning, and a balanced diet. The vast majority of people with HBP need medical treatment to prolong health and life. See a doctor and follow her advice. Good luck.

Question 4

is it true that garlic is good for high blood pressure control?

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Garlic: Per http://www.Mayoclinic.Org/medical-edge-newspaper-2010/mar-12b.Html , there is evidence that garlic may lower lipid levels, “relax smooth muscles ; dilate blood vessels”. 1 study showed that intake of 200 to 400 mg of garlic extract 3 x/day “can lower blood pressure modestly.”.

Question 5

are peanuts good for high blood pressure?

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Blood pressure: Unsalted peanuts in moderate dose will not affect blood pressure significantly.

Question 6

is green tea good for high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

ECGC: Green tea contains a polyphenol called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (ecgc) which was shown in rats to decrease systolic blood pressure. A study by y.C. Yang indicated that consistent use of green tea can lower risk of developing high blood pressure. However, the caffeine in green tea may cause a blood pressure increase in some individuals.

Question 7

is turmeric a blood thinner, and is it good for high blood pressure? also, how much should i take?

Accepted Answer

: High blood pressure kills and maims especially in the elderly. Tumeric has not been shown to protect against stroke, MI, kidney failure but BP meds have. Go with the science.

Question 8

is lisopronil a good high blood pressure meds?

Accepted Answer

Lisinopril: Lisinopril is a good anti hypertensive medication. It is not necessarily one that we recommend as a first choice. We try and choose Meds appropriate to the individual.

Question 9

can you recommend a good high  blood pressure tablet that will lower the high blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

Antihypertensive med: There are several good meds for treating high blood pressure. It depends on your insurance formulary's available options, but here are some categories of meds that you can check on: diuretic, beta blocker, calcium channel blocker, ACE inhibitor, angiotensin blocker, and others. Speak with your physician about which category is best for your particular medical history.

Question 10

is ramipril good for lowering the high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Depends on outcome: It is one of the treatments for high blood pressure. In all cases how you respond will tell if it is the best for your individual case.

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