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Q: My daughter has not been taking her meds for blood pressure. She has an appointment 5-1-12 to get meds. She has been taking organic apple cider vinegar 3 times a day. Keeping it normal. Does she really need meds....
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Q: What is the relationship between consuming eggs and hypertension? Will eating eggs regularly increase bp?
A: Eggs have gotten a bad reputation. Recent studies are suggesting that egg consumption might help lower blood pressure. Eggs are a good source of protein and are low in...
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Q: I’ve recently started working out (one of the more physical programs) and the other day I began to experience signs of energy loss, some diziness, physical weakness, and fatigue. I’ve been feeling better since I quit the routine, but I wanted to ask if...
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Q: I very strongly believe that I am heavily over-medicated. I am on Adalat90mg (Nifedipine), Metoprolol100mg, Atacand 32mg (Candesartan), Ezetrol 10mg and Aspirin 1-a-day. At 220lbs, 5’11″,and bp averaging 160/85, with no noticeable side effects, I am very worried and I strongly believe that I...
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Q: I have high blood pressure, last reading was 180/80 i am not taking any medication, is there any from of exercise that can reduce my pressure. Does smoking increase BP please advise
A: Exercise in any form will help lower your blood pressure. Walking is...
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Q: I am taking medication to lower my blood pressure and prevent auricular fibrillation. Usually my blood pressure is 110 – 140 sys and 65 – 69 dys pulse rate <60. I take regular exercise three times a week at the gym. Usually my pulse...
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Q: Can I lower my blood pressure with diet?
A: Changing to a healthy diet and obtaining a normal weight will help lower you blood pressure. One of the most recognized programs to do this is the DASH Diet. To read more about this go to...
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Q: My blood pressure is usually in the pre-hypertensive range (130/70) but for a couple of hours after a 20 mile bike ride it goes down to about 100/60. What does that mean? Also, right after weight training my heart rate is 160 but within...
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Q: I’m a male who eats a healthy diet, workouts regularly, lost over 50 lbs since being diagnosed with high bp and am not stressed. No one in my family is in shape or eats right, yet they have good bp. Why can’t I come...
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Q: I just started exercising again after a few years of very minimal physical activities. I do take BP medications and I have managed to bring it down to between 110/62 all the way to 120/70. Over the weekend, I walked, jogged, and did some...
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