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What are the best foods for lowering blood pressure, and what should I avoid?
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∙ 12y ago
The best way to lower your blood pressure through your diet is avoid salt and saturated fat. It is best to eat a lot of high fiber foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Low fat dairy products and lean meats are also good choices. Talk with your doctor to get a plan that works best for you!
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What is the best treatment for high blood pressure?
There is certain blood pressure medication that you can get from a doctor, but exercising and having a healthier diet (less salt and bad fats) is a good start for lowering your blood pressure.
A word for lowering blood pressure?
Hypotension
Where could I find information about lowering my blood pressure?
The National heart,lung,and blood institute is a great page to read up on lowering your blood pressure. They are many sites available about how to achieve a lower blood pressure reading.
Lowering blood pressure is associated with what minerals?
Potassium
Can elevating feet and lowering head increase blood pressure?
The point of elevating the feet and lowering the head is not to raise blood pressure, but to use gravity to cause an increased flow of blood to the brain.
What foods are important to low blood pressure?
Potassium (bananas) and magnesium (dark green vegetables) are good foods for lowering blood pressure. Note that lowering blood pressure is a great way, but don't forget to eat foods that also prevent high blood pressure.
Are blood pressure lowering teas safe and effective?
Hibiscus tea can help lower high blood pressure. If you drink it everyday, studies have shown that it can help lower high blood pressure. Make sure to make all of the changes your doctor tells you to when lowering your blood pressure.
Do blood pressure medications contain opiates?
No. Opiates are not for the use of lowering blood pressure, unless your doctor is confused.
Can baked foods help lower high blood pressure?
Many fried foods tend to be high in cholesterol which can narrow arteries. So I would avoid them as much as you can.
What is hypotension in surgery?
Hypotension in surgery refers to the intentional lowering of the patient's arterial blood pressure during the procedure. Lowering blood pressure has been shown to reduce blood loss and the consequent need for transfusions.
What are the best methods available today for lowering blood pressure?
Stress can cause high blood pressure so try and stay relaxed as much as possible and try not to do any strenuous work as this could cause your blood pressure to rise. Salt is also commonly known for causing high blood pressure to try and avoid foods that contain a lot of salt.
Are there any drug interactions with antipsychotic drugs?
Because the drugs in this group may cause hypotension, or low blood pressure, they should be used with extreme care in combination with blood pressure-lowering drugs.
