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does garlic help lower blood pressure?

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Mayo says...: 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 2

how can  exercise help lower blood pressure?

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Exercise: It lowers peripheral vascular resistance.

Question 3

how will exercise help me lower blood pressure?

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Blood pressure : The exact mechanism is unknown but combinations of reducing stress hormone response and causing changes in the efficiency of heart pumping and blood vessel changes seem to lead to better managed blood pressure and heart health

Question 4

can you tell me which foods help lower your blood pressure?

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Low salt intake: IF bPIS ELEVATED iWOULD  RESTRICT SODIUM INTAKE TO 1500 TO2000 MG/DAY AND IF IF I WAS OVERWEIGHT WOULD GO ON A LOW CALORIE WEIGHT REDUCTION DIET WITH A MODERATE AMOUNT OF EXCERCISE.

Question 5

what can i do to help lower my blood pressure?

blood pressure

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BP: Maintain your wt at a normal level,reduce your salt intake and have a regular exercise program. Good Luck

Question 6

can coq10 help lower blood pressure?

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No: There is no evidence that coq10 can lower blood pressure.  Patients that begin taking coq10 usually begin behaving better, with lower sodium diets.  Any blood pressure reduction is likely from the improved lifestyle.

Question 7

can lorazepam help lower blood pressure?

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Yes: Not a treatment for high blood pressure, but it can help if you are hypertensive due to anxiety

Question 8

does vinegar really help lower blood pressure?

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No: No scientific proof that vinegar lowers blood pressure to my knowledge

Question 9

can aspirin help lower blood pressure?

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No: Aspirin is used for it's ability to bind to platelets, thereby helping to prevent platelet plugs and formation of a blood clot.

Question 10

is it true that massage can help lower blood pressure?

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It can: Anything that helps you to relax, massage, a pleasant evening with friends, petting a friendly cat, can help to lower your blood pressure for a short time. Long-term blood pressure lowering requires more extensive lifestyle changes and possibly medication. If blood pressure is a problem for you, see your doctor to plan out your strategy for taking care of it.

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