Any way to lower blood pressure?

[Elarra]

I just took mine and it was 129/72, which is too high for me, especially since I took it in the morning. I only had a candy bar and an Ice kiwi strawberry drink today. I already go to the gym so what else can I do?

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FYI, the reason I'm worried about it is because hypertension runs in my family, especially on my dad's side. That and diabetes so whenever it elevates, even slightly, it's a freak out moment for me. He got hypertension when he was younger than I am now.

[goaded]

Avoid children? :)

Stop worrying about the measurements unless you feel symptoms. It's not that far out of the ideal range, and BP measurements are notoriously variable, even from one arm to the other!

www.bloodpressureuk.org/.../large

"More than 120 over 80 and less than 140 over 90 (120/80-140/90): You have a normal blood pressure reading but it is a little higher than it should be, and you should try to lower it. Make healthy changes to your lifestyle."

www.bloodpressureuk.org/.../Yourlifestyle

[RegularTK421]

Drink mostly water throughout and avoid carbonated/caffeinated drinks. Stress can also raise blood pressure. Learning how to not allow stress to get to you does wonders for your health. Also, I'm not sure what your gym routing consists of, but more cardio intensive workouts are better for lowering your blood pressure. Like swimming, or long distance running.

[RegularTK421]

throughout the day*.

[RegularTK421]

gym routine*

[Paris13]

I just Replied to this other Gag Guy for the Same thing Here, dear.
Go see your Doctor who May have to Put you on a little Blood Pressure Pill.
Heart Attack and Stroke are at Risk if you Don't, and you Don't... Want to Think that this could Happen, for Nothing for Sure but Death and Taxes, by the Stroke of Midnite Here, dear, comes Holiday Time. xx

[Elarra]

Lol, what?

[Paris13]

LOL!!! You never know, without going to a doctor, one could get heart attack or stroke even as you write this..
Go see a doctor and see if you need this "Chill pill."xx

[Elarra]

I'm dead hahahahaha

I was like... wtf are you talking about? Lol, maybe YOU took too many chill pills :p

[Anonymous]

Try sitting still without talking for 5 min and take your blood pressure again. It should be lower
That said 129/75 is perfectly normal.

[jakebrake7]

Your blood pressure is completely normal. You can't be diagnosed with hypertension just by taking one reading. Throughout the day our blood pressure fluctuates continuously and there are a lot of factors that affect it. If you think you might have high blood pressure, visit a doctor.

[FakeName123]

Do you have diabetes as well or just the high blood pressure?

Also are there potential psychosomatic reasons? For example when it's high are you boiling with anger but not letting it out and things like that.

[Elarra]

I don't have diabetes, though both my parents do. My dad has had it since before I was born.

[goldfinch23]

Use garlic tablets. Nowadays these tablets has no odour, although in the past people who were using them had garlic odour from their skin. But garlic is definitely helpful with high blood pressure.

[SarahsSummer]

Stop eating candy bars and sugary drinks.
Focus on vegetables, high fiber, whole grains and lean protein.

[VirginiaBeachBum]

Have you tried breathing exercises and music? Your BP isn't really that high. Also, eliminating excess salt and all caffeine from your diet will help, too.

[Waffles731]

I should probably find out considering my dad had high blood pressure by the time he was ten and it nearly kept him out of the air force.
It runs very heavily in my family.

[Elarra]

Yeah, I do sports and drink lots of water, though so I know that's in my favor.

[jman46241]

Avoiding sodium is a great choice. Actually you are in a good range, blood pressure does not directly relate to weight but to age..

[Flow_like_the_wind]

Exercise daily. Drink plenty of water a day. Eat foods rich in potassium, magnesium and calcium. Lower sodium intake. Avoid fried and processed food. Sleep at least 7 hours a night. Try not to get stressed.

[capturemyheartnow]

Drinking plain water and having rest or sleep reduces blood pressure. Also adjust the room temperature to 24 to 27 degrees.

[Saoirse_Nua]

It might be a once off reading but if you are concerned, go to the doctor for advice and check online for dietary information

[likitb4istickit]

Leeches work as does bloodletting. Not everything from the Middle Ages is quack medicine.

[sexcrazy12]

the normal blood pressure is 120/80. it sounds acceptable still. however if it is an issue, you say you gym so great. but eat less salt as well as the sodium pushes up the blood pressure as well.

[FinnishBeautyGirl]

I don't know since I have veeery low blood pressure

[WhereAmI]

Salt, stress and lack of exercise contribute, so tackling those will help.

[hannahbanana11]

Find what causes you stress, get rid of it, and eat better.

[Stmarco]

Dont eat highly processed foods, dont smoke/drink. Eat fatty fish like salmon.

[SoFeckinAddicted]

Don't have too much caffeine or sodium. Eat healthily and exercise regularly.

[Anonymous]

Don't eat high cholesterol food (like McDonalds) and do squats one day per week (100 reps at least) and do cardio at least one day per week.

[BDJohnson]

I don't know. Every time I get mine checked they say I have low blood pressure 8

[PinkMichae]

Cut out caffeine and stress.

[archiz]

I honestly have no idea sry :/

[jacquesvol]

A doc can prescribe you medication.

[legalboxers]

elminate stress, try lavender and a salt lamp

[Dred1614returns]

Don't consume a lot of salt.

[Kaylyne]

Medication.

[xiuwen]

thats normal BP

[sedrftvgyhujik]

work out