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how can i lower high blood pressure naturally ?

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Exercise,weight loss: Exercise, weight management and a healthy diet are the main 'natural' ways to lower high blood pressure and are sound advice for overall good health. Don't be disappointed if this may not be enough though. Hypertension is common in our population as we age and can be considered a somewhat 'natural' part of the aging process. Appropriate medication allow us to continue aging.

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how can high blood pressure be reduced naturally.

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Nutrition & exercise: Nutrition & exercise are useful in lowering blood pressure w/o taking medication. Avoid fast food, processed foods, added salt, etc. Eat lots of brightly or darkly colored fruits & vegetables, especially high in potassium & magnesium. Exercise regularly. Even as little as 4min of high intensity exercise 3x/wk can be beneficial. Meditation to reduce stress helps some people. Check otc meds & supple.

Question 3

what should i do to treat high blood pressure naturally?

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Natural BP Reduction: Good ways to lower your blood pressure naturally center around diet and exercise.    In your diet you should avoid lots of fats and cholesterol.  A natural supplement that helps with blood pressure is fish oil.  You can take fill oil pills if you do not have a lot of fish in your diet.
However, even with appropriate exercise and diet you may still need medication to control blood pressure.

Question 4

can high blood pressure be lowered naturally without meds?

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Yes but....: Difficult to make a definitive judgement since hypertension is caused by a large variety of factors.  In most individuals, high blood pressure is idiopathic meaning that there is no defined cause.  In about 7% of patients, high blood pressure can be controlled with diet and exercise.  However, hypertension is often progressive and so at some point, medications may be necessary.

Question 5

can you tell me how i can lower high blood pressure naturally ?

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Activity: Exercise that is moderate! a fast walk (brisk) for 40 minutes a day. Mediterranean diet. Yoga. Meditation. Mindfulness. Biofeedback. Taking regular breaks at work and getting away from your work area, even if to just walk around... Limit salt intake.

Question 6

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See below: Diet , especially a low salt diet, weight loss, alcohol in moderation, excercise, no smoking. If not effective then medical therapy may be needed.

Question 7

can i buy blood pressure medication over the corner or what can i take naturally for high blood pressure?

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No, you cannot: Your best bet to fight high blood pressure is to keep your weight down, get an adequate amount of exercise, and eat a healthy diet, with minimal processed foods. Don't fall prey to "natural supplements" which claim to lower your blood pressure. Keep in contact with your doctor if your BP remains high. You must might need a prescription to help you. good luck.

Question 8

what defines high blood pressure and is there a timetable for lowering it naturally vs. taking medication?

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Over 120/80: BP over 120/80 is considered high blood pressure.  I generally give patients 2-4 weeks to try to lower it naturally, with a low salt diet, regular exercise regimen, smoking cessation and weight loss,  however, if they have failed to lower their pressure after the initial time frame, i start medications.

Question 9

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Not "cause": In reality we do not KNOW the true cause of high blood pressure. We do know many things that will drive it up in a predisposed individual. Considering about 30% of population has HTN, it is fairly common. Smoking and/or any act that stresses the body or mind can drive BP up in someone wo already has HTN or is genetically "ripe" to develop  HTN

Question 10

what is high blood pressure?

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See below: The pressure inside the arteries is too high. The systolic pressure is that when the heart contracts and the diastolic is the pressure when the heart relaxes. It is most commonly measured with a blood pressure cuff which is an indirect measurement. Sometimes a needle is place within an artery and attached to a transducer to measure the pressure directly and continuously in sick patients.

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