Question 1

what kind of fruits & vegetables help to reduce high blood pressure?

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See DASH diet: Fruits and vegetables are healthy for a variety of reasons and most people need to increase the amounts they eat.  I am not aware of specific fruits or vegetables that have more effects on blood pressure. Low sodium and high potassium(high in fruits and vegetables) diet can help BP.  The DASH diet (available with simple search on Google) is specific diet proven to lower BP. Best with low salt diet

Question 2

what are good vitamins, fruits or foods to  help lower high blood pressure daily?

Accepted Answer

Vitamins A, B, C, D: Assuming, of couse that that stands for ace inhibitors, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers and diuretics.  There are no specific vitamins or foods shown to meaningfully lower blood pressure, but a healthy low salt diet and regular exercise will usually lower blood pressure as much as or more than one of the drugs above.

Question 3

do e cigarrettes cause high blood pressure?

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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 4

my blood pressure is 106/65 and my pulse is 65.do i need to go to the e.r.? i normally have high blood pressure.

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NO: You are fine. Relax. This is normal BP and Pulse. There is normal range of BP from 90/60 to 140/85. and Pulse varies from 60 to 100.

Question 5

how can i stop high blood pressure?

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Lifestyle & medicine: See your doctor!  you need to have a doctor evaluate your blood pressure first.  Stop smoking, increase exercise (starting with what you are healthy enough to do), and follow your doctor's instructions with regards to the above and the prescribed medication.  Controlling blood pressure is one of the smartest things you can do to improve your health.

Question 6

how do high blood pressure start s?

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Can you rephrase?: High blood pressure is dependent upon family history, age, diet and level of activity and enviromental factors like stress. To reduce blood pressure, exercise, low salt diet, reducing stress and good sleep and good relationship

Question 7

what can cause high blood pressure?

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Different causes: Many factors contribute to this: 
Diet. Sodium causes water retention therefore increased BP
Age and calcification of vessels, less compliant
Stimulants (Caffeine)
Stress
Genetics and enviornmental factors

Question 8

how can i manage high blood pressure?

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Several ways: 1- low salt diet
2- Quit smoking
3- exercise
4- weight loss
5- control stress and anxiety
6- medications
Do NOT do it by yourself and seek medical help

Question 9

how to deal with high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

See your physician: If your blood pressure is persistently elevated (&gt;140/90). You may need medication.  However there are some conservative things you can do to decrease your pressure: minimize caffeine, decrease salt in your diet, etc.

Question 10

who is at risk for high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Most everyone: With age and other risks such as smoking everybody incurs some risk.

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