Suggest Remedies To Control Hypertension

Posted on Wed, 7 Dec 2016

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Question : hi im XXXXXXX aged 42, since one month ago my bp 148/94, some times it is 138/80 , 82 , 118, 120/70, 135/75, but today it shows 145/85, can u please suggest me if there any problem is it high bp or low bp. how can i reduce it to normal. i showed a dr. he said exercises, since one month i am going to walking early morning. without medications. please help me in getting my bp normal..... I

Answered by Dr. Vaddadi Suresh (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
For your age, 148/94 at some point of time,is high.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
let me help with your question. The present cut off for labeling someone as hypertensive (High BP) is 140/90 on 3 different occasions. For your age, 148/94 at some point of time,is high.
I think at the moment, you do not require medications. The most important area to focus is your food. you should reduce your daily salt intake. avoid foods rich in sodium(salt) like pickles, chips, fries etc. Take foods rich in potassium like fruits and vegetables. As your doctor told, exercise is very important for loosing salt through sweat and burn calories. Try these for next one month and have your BP rechecked. you should be fine. all the best.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Vaddadi Suresh (1 hour later)

DR. CAN U PLEASE TELL IN FOOD IS BROWN RICE GOOD, FOR HEALTH, WILL IT BE BENEFICIAL IN DRECREASING............ AND ALSO SIR I HAVE LITTLE BIT TENSION IN JOB HOW TO GET RID OF IT......... PLS HELP ME

Answered by Dr. Vaddadi Suresh (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
little exercise, good sleep and meditation

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Brown rice is good for diabetics and also for hypertensives and people with high cholesterol.
The job stress is manageable with a little exercise, good sleep and meditation. you can try meditating 15 min a day and gradually increase. It will surely help. all the best.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Vaddadi Suresh (4 hours later)

Dr according to my readongs can i eat brown rice simultaneous im walimg daily one hr. Is coconut water. Orange juice.. good.... Dr. Consuming warm water with lemon empty stomach is it good or bad.. like wise garlic may of them say it is good bit i dony know???

Answered by Dr. Vaddadi Suresh (25 hours later)

Brief Answer:
DON'T eat too much

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Sorry for delayed response. Yes coconut water is rich in potassium, which helps in BP lowering, citrus fruit juices also have fiber, good for your weight. Lemon water on empty stomach has no medical basis to recommend, moreover, it can result in chest burning if you have stomach ulcers. So i do not vote for it. Garlic is good for heart but make sure you DON'T eat too much or on empty stomach or uncooked one.
HOPE THIS CLARIFIED YOUR DOUBTS.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T