Question 1

which vegetables are good in combating high blood pressure?. my mom suffers from it, so i extract their juices for her to drink to keep her healthy.

Accepted Answer

Reds and greens!: Nitrates in  beets are beneficial to relaxation of blood vessels. Combine beets with a little bit of ginger and honey for a delicious drink, ! used hey protein with dark cherry juice for a more filling smoothie. Kale and other green add fiber and powerful antioxidants.

Question 2

can you do juicing when you are on high blood pressure medication?

Accepted Answer

Yes: People with high blood pressure should eat a healthy diet.  Specific dietary recommendations include modest (less than 4 gms sodium/day) low salt diet with increased fruits and vegetables as in juicing.  The specifics of best blood pressure diet is the DASH diet: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/files/docs/public/heart/dash_brief.pdf. Kidney disease may be contraindication to more fruits/vegetables.

Question 3

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 4

are peanuts good for high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 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

what's a good way to control high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It all depends on how high on whether you need meds,these things help
#(1. )Get at least 7 hours of sleep at night.#(2.)30 minutes of exercise day can lower Blood pressure by 10 points#.(3.)The DASH diet.(#4.)every 2 pounds weight loss lowers Bp usually by 1 point.also see you doctor and take the medications as prescribed

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