Category Archives: Hypertensive Diet

Depression affects millions of people worldwide and is characterized by feelings of sad mood, hopelessness, irritability, fatigue and loss of interest in once pleasurable activities. Depression symptoms vary from person to person, but many people who are feeling down for more than several weeks, may be clinically depressed. What are the symptoms of depression? Persistent … Continue reading

Within the United States alone, about one in three adults suffer with high blood pressure. Ironically, many Americans live with high blood pressure, yet they are unaware of it. If this condition goes untreated, it will progress into more serious conditions that are potentially fatal. So, if you are diagnosed with high blood pressure, it … Continue reading

Blood pressure control is important in that it can potentially save a hypertensive patient’s life. High blood pressure or hypertension is the force exerted on the artery walls by the blood flowing through the body. When the force is challenged, the pressure of the blood elevates. This elevated pressure can cause more serious complications; therefore … Continue reading

According to the American Heart Association, about one in three adults in the United States suffer with high blood pressure. More so, nearly one- third of these Americans aren’t aware that they have developed it. Often referred to as “silent killer,” hypertension can lead to other serious conditions if left untreated. Unfortunately, many Americans do … Continue reading

I am a 21 year old woman and I’m not super fit but I’m trying to get there. Hypertension (high blood pressure) runs in my family and I’ve always been borderline hypertensive but control it with diet, exercise, and garlic supplements. It was under control until i decided to add omega 3 fish oil(in liquid … Continue reading

My doctor took my BP last week and it measured 150/100. That’s the highest it’s ever been in my entire life. The last time it was high (140/100) was during my father’s funeral, I didn’t sleep at all for three days (probably slept for only an hour or less each night) and had a pretty … Continue reading

Which is better alternative for hypertensive and cardiovascular disease, therapeutic (medication) or non-therapeutic (i.e. exercise, diet, etc)? Due to the individual nature of both conditions, I’d say there’s really no pat answer to this. I think most people and most physicians would prefer that people use the diet and exercise to control both. It’s a … Continue reading

My mom’s blood pressure has been below 130/70 for about a month (ranging from 120/80-130/70 or something like that she says) (but sometimes her blood pressure goes lower than 120/80) without taking any medication, is she still considered as hypertensive? She’s been exercising everyday (brisk walks and aerobics) and having a balanced diet. She is … Continue reading

My mom’s blood pressure has been below 130/70 for about a month (ranging from 120/80-130/70 or something like that she says) (but sometimes her blood pressure goes lower than 120/80) without taking any medication, is she still considered as hypertensive? She’s been exercising everyday (brisk walks and aerobics) and having a balanced diet. She is … Continue reading

Im 27 yrs old and not over weight! Recently my dr diagnosis me with prehypertension I must admit before nthis my eating habits were poor but ever since that day I completely changed my diet and started exercising a little! I purchased a blood pressure monitor so I check mu bp several times aday jst … Continue reading

Way back in 2003, the Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine’s Oct. 9th issue reported a study finding that Tai Chi “could decrease blood pressure and results in favorable lipid profile changes and improve subjects’ anxiety status. Therefore, Tai Chi could be used as an alternative modality in treating patients with mild hypertension, with a … Continue reading

Believe it or not, there are foods that can help lower your blood pressure. While you should continue to take any medications that have been prescribed by your physician for your hypertension, and consult with him before adding anything to your diet, with proper supervision, natural blood pressure lowering foods can often be added to … Continue reading

my dad turned 46 in october. and well he doesnt exactly have the best diet. but he is not overweight. he hates going to the doctor. and he did drink quite a lot on christmas. but he jus takes a beer eveyr now and then. not like he gets wasted. after and argument with my … Continue reading

There are no special diets for patients with hypertension, she needs to eat less and do more regular vigorous exercise. The exercise itself also helps to lower blood pressure.