Hi Everybody
I have a great worry and would appreciate some advice, if you are able to give it. Last year my blood pressure went quite high. I exercised and watched my diet and tried to relax more. I managed to bring it down toan acceptable level and still watch what I eat and exercise.
Recently a family worry has helped it to go up again (I am a worrier I'm afraid), and I am having difficulty bringing it down. I bought a BP machine to keep an eye on it, and have had a couple of visits to the Nurse to check it, but have not managed to bring it down enough to the same lower level as before over a period of three weeks (although it has come down somewhat) . I have asked for another week to try to reduce it before I see the Doctor again, and accept thatI will need to do this. The thing is, I am worried about is having to take tablets for the rest of my life, and whether they will have other effects on me.
Has anyone out there been treated for Hypertension and then been taken off medication again at a later date?
Love and light
Hi Everyone,
Does anyone have any experience with any product that is based on Nitric Oxide ? My friend also has high Blood Pressure has spent hours crawling around the Internet (it takes me 10 mins to write a paragraph :confused: ).
He found this product based on "Nitric Oxide" which apparently delivers Nitric Oxide slowly to the system, helping the elasticity in the veins etc. which helps lower blood pressure ?
Do you think it's worth a shot ? It it apparently based on Research that won the Nobel Prize in 1998?
Any input appreciated,
Best Regards,
Paul
Hi again,
Not sure it if helps anyone, but finally after 10 days thinking about it I've decided to give it a shot ? It's called "Hemoxide" which sounds something you might give the Incredible Hulk - but just to get my blood pressure down even a bit would help ?
If it helps anyone the link is ?
Best Regards,
Paul
Herbs and hypertension
For those who want to know the ingredients of Mukta vati it's an ayurvedic combination of typically 8 herbs Brahmi, Shankhapushpi, Arjuna, Black Oil Plant, Pushkarmool, Ashwagandha, Red Coral, and Pearl Powder.
Hawthorn berry tincture is a European traditional remedy for blood pressure regulation. The dosage depends on the strength of the herb to alcohol ratio in the tincture which can vary a lot so best to read the label!
My wife has been taking medication for hypertension for about 5 years. It appears to be a genetic problem with other members of her family suffering from the same condition.
Like you, she was not happy about having to take BP medication to the rest of her life, and the constant visits to the GPs surgery to have her BP monitored. So a few years ago she decided to do something about it and now she's been able to reduce her BP. The GP allows her to reduce her medication as her BP falls, and although this is a slow process the progress is continuous.
So how has she acheived the fall in BP?
- Weight reduction and dieting. It's no use going on "a diet" because that's not sustainable. But by modifying what and when she eats, she's been able to lose weight and keep it off.
- Exercise, yes I know most find it hard to keep an interest in exercise and before she started, her opinion about exercise was very much Garfield's. Now she does 5-6 hours of karate a week and loves every minute of it. OK karate might not be your thing, but I'm sure there are other sports that you could enjoy.
- Salt and Sugar reduction. Our diets especially if we eat processed food are stuffed full of salt and sugar because they are the cheapest flavour enhancers. It's been written that the steady progression to high blood pressure is not part of the natural process of ageing, but due to the increased levels of salt in our diets.
Myarka.
Chinese herbal remedy
Highly effective in regulating blood pressure (and LDL cholesterol) is the Chinese herb jiaogulan (jow-goo-lan). Known as the 'immortality herb' in China, it is an adaptogen similar to, but far better than, ginseng. It also helps boost the immune system and offers a range of other benefits. It is not expensive and well worth a try.
Gynostemma pentaphyllum
"The Herbal Heart Defender"
My blood pressure was 115/74 the last time i got it check my doctor told me that it was fine i hope!!!!
Hi Everybody
I have a great worry and would appreciate some advice, if you are able to give it. Last year my blood pressure went quite high. I exercised and watched my diet and tried to relax more. I managed to bring it down toan acceptable level and still watch what I eat and exercise.
Recently a family worry has helped it to go up again (I am a worrier I'm afraid), and I am having difficulty bringing it down. I bought a BP machine to keep an eye on it, and have had a couple of visits to the Nurse to check it, but have not managed to bring it down enough to the same lower level as before over a period of three weeks (although it has come down somewhat) . I have asked for another week to try to reduce it before I see the Doctor again, and accept thatI will need to do this. The thing is, I am worried about is having to take tablets for the rest of my life, and whether they will have other effects on me.
Has anyone out there been treated for Hypertension and then been taken off medication again at a later date?
Love and light
Hypertension is not a big problem for Su-jok, especially if you know the origin (i.e. arteries spasm or atherosclerosis), you can work on certain
reflexes plus do a simple acupuncture yourself (I can compose a scheme)
as the points may be on fingers joints or around the nails.
Just marking the points by a colour pen already may help.
If that happened regarding to a traumatic moment or just at distinct moment, one can also do acupuncture for the moment of time.
Hi Everyone,
I was diagnosed with high blood pressure about a year ago, and since then, the doctors have tried every different sort of medication, in various combinations, but the side effects are totally unacceptable. These drugs, for me, at least, are severely life-limiting.
I now don't take them at all, but do take a small dose of Mukta Vati, down from the full dose, which I only needed for a couple of weeks, and with a sensible diet (most of the time) and a reasonable amount of exercise, my BP is rarely even as high as the "recommended" 120/80. I'm nearly 60 years old, by the way.
My doctor and I seem to have adopted a "don't ask, don't tell" strategy. He knows I have the prescription drugs, but so long as the readings are this low, he's not going to make a fuss!
AmethystLady
I was horrified when informed that I would have to take drugs with horrible side effects for the rest of my life, so took matters into my own hands. It's been a steep learning curve, but so worth it!
Hello Everyone
I am a new member here. 🙂 I am currently doing my PhD in health psychology, looking at emotional connections between health and illness. When it comes to high blood pressure, there is a body of evidence which suggests that psychological factors do also play a role, and may interact with physical factors. Therefore I think it is important to treat it holistically - i.e. a combination of medication and psychological /psychosocial intervention. Stress is known to be an influencing factor in high blood pressure, so I think that combining medication with stress management and generally looking at improving emotional wellbeing is the way forward.:)
Hi phdstudent
I totally agree, and meditation, yoga, tai chi etc as well as Reiki therapy all help a lot, by reducing stress and pomoting lasting calm. Mukta Vati also includes an excellent, safe herbal tranquiliser, which may be why it works so well.
Natural ways to lower blood pressure
I'm not totally against medication... drugs do have their place in healthcare. Having said that, hypertension drugs are particularly nasty and should always be a last resort only. Herbs should also be used with caution. Just because something is natural doesn't mean it's safe.
I've had incredible results using slow breathing combined with relaxing music to control my blood pressure. It was getting dangerously high before I started this method and nothing else I tried had any effect.
The respiratory and circulatory systems are very connected. If you can slow your breathing your heart and blood pressure will follow.
In my research I've also discovered that minerals including calcium, potassium and magnesium play an important role in regulating blood pressure. Getting a good balance of minerals is probably the most important dietary factor relating to healthy blood pressure.
hypertension: a psychosomatic disease
[...]When it comes to high blood pressure, there is a body of evidence which suggests that psychological factors do also play a role, and may interact with physical factors. [...]:)
I am concluding from my own condition that hypertension is also a psychosomatic disease.:eek:
According to a blog I read on the net, fish oil is very helpful for heart diseases. Blood pressure patients too can find relief by taking fish oil supplements. But in any case you have to consult the doctor before taking it. He will suggest if it is OK with you and its recommended doses.
(some cut...) Like you, she was not happy about having to take BP medication to the rest of her life, and the constant visits to the GPs surgery to have her BP monitored. So a few years ago she decided to do something about it and now she's been able to reduce her BP. The GP allows her to reduce her medication as her BP falls, and although this is a slow process the progress is continuous.
So how has she acheived the fall in BP?
- Weight reduction and dieting. It's no use going on "a diet" because that's not sustainable. But by modifying what and when she eats, she's been able to lose weight and keep it off.
- Exercise, yes I know most find it hard to keep an interest in exercise and before she started, her opinion about exercise was very much Garfield's. Now she does 5-6 hours of karate a week and loves every minute of it. OK karate might not be your thing, but I'm sure there are other sports that you could enjoy.
- Salt and Sugar reduction. Our diets especially if we eat processed food are stuffed full of salt and sugar because they are the cheapest flavour enhancers. It's been written that the steady progression to high blood pressure is not part of the natural process of ageing, but due to the increased levels of salt in our diets.
You (your wife) hit the nail on the head!
Lifestyle changes (including diet) are the only way to lose weight so that it stays off.
High blood pressure is directly affected by stress and overweight.
Exercise must be something you enjoy. Exercising under protest to lose weight does not work.
Salt and sugar - salt is a killer - linked to high-risk of stroke and heart disease.
High sugar intake is directly responsible for dental disease and increased weight, and strongly linked to diabetes.
Best post I've seen on this forum so far!
Cheers,
David:)