Category Archives: Hypertensive Diet

Even the blood pressure of a normal person will increase, when he gets to know that high blood pressure is one of the leading causes of heart attack and stroke in USA. Hence it is not surprising for why it is labeled as the ‘silent killer’! But, what are the causes that the related statistics … Continue reading

I went to see a new physician today, and he said I have high blood pressure and should be on medication. I did some research, and found my blood pressure, which he measured at 128/88, is in the "pre-hypertensive" range. As much as I realize this is a cause for concern, I wonder whether trying … Continue reading

Jack is a 28 yr old sedentary male: pale, thin (non smoker) with a history of anxiety and unexplained chest pain and tachycardic events. He has had one event of SVT recorded on 24hr holter. All other events seen in ER have been sinus rhythm. He lives at home with his parents who care for … Continue reading

I am about 60, controlled hypertensive via ACE inhibitor. After a stressful period my blood glucose popped higher than 120, maybe to 150 range. Doctor put me on diet. Last two fasting blood glucose tests were normal, A1C tests were below 6.0 My cousin told me that a skin problem might be a diabetes secondary … Continue reading

the doctor for his physical for football and was found to have high blood pressure 122/92. His father and grandfather are also hypertensive. The doctor has a advised us to see a cardiologist for further testing as to rule out any other conditions. Is his condition most likely genetic? I know diet and stress are … Continue reading

This is about someone who is quite close to me so i would really appreciate it if the answers were not just wild guesses.i am asking this here as right now i am not in a position to ask about this to anybody else . this person is hypertensive and has recently been diagnosed with … Continue reading

I started a diet and exercise regiment exactly two months ago. I am under the supervision of my PCP she did lots of tests prior to my starting. She recomended I begin the diet and start exercising because I was weighing 350 pounds and she found I had become hypertensive. I am not diabetic, my … Continue reading

First half of the paper: Hypertensive patient: A 26 year old, male patient of mine and my partner in clinic, Sarah O, has an unexplainably high blood pressure. On the first appointment his blood pressure was 160/100, after a quick examination of the blood pressure instrument we concluded, BP instrument was fine ! He could … Continue reading

Ok, I’m putting you in my position so you can help me get some weight off. K, say your dad is allergic to exercise, is diabetic, and pretty much never exercises. Next your Mom who has her own health problems but is trying to lose weight. Your house is full of junk food, and you … Continue reading

I find medics’ diets tasteless and boring. I am diabetic and hypertensive and need to lose tons… well several pounds. Any ideas to help me, please? Apart from the hypertension and diabetes I also have arthritic knees which make any exercise very painful. Walking is painful! When I got hungry it seemed like my body … Continue reading

hi – I was on a minimal amount of blood pressure meds prior to my wife’s death in June 2006 – then it just started going up and up – and they have been raising my blood pressure meds. I started getting some normalcy on the new higher level of meds and then my dog … Continue reading

Do you smoke? – No Do you drink?- No Are you on a low fat diet?-No Do you drink any kind of caffine drink?-No Do you take any kind of medications?-No Do you use street drugs or other people’s prescriptions drugs?- NO! Do you have stress in your life?(personal,financial etc)- Yes. Parents are not hypertensive, … Continue reading

1am 53 year male.for last 1yr. my B.P.was crossing 140/100. After trying non drug therapy like daily walking, salt restricted diet, it was crossing 130/90 iwas advised to take Atenol-50 mg.& hydrochlorthiazide 12.5 mg.with that i have good controll my B.p. remais 120/80 & many time 110/70 I have got stong desire to live drug … Continue reading

My sweet yorkie (approximately 10 yrs old ) has been diagnosed with renal failure. Our vet has put him on sub-cutaneous fluids and phosphate binder/hypertensive/ pepcid medication. As a result of this treatment, his energy level has dramatically improved but his desire to eat has also changed within the past few weeks. He seems to … Continue reading

Excess salt intake is responsible for causing many disorders including high blood pressure. What effects does excess salt have on the body? Salt intake beyond normal requirements upsets the body’s sodium-potassium balance. These minerals are involved in many body functions including signal transmission along the nervous system, maintaining the integrity of cells and the body’s … Continue reading