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Posted on Wed, 1 Oct 2014
Question: I have had normal high blood pressure for some time and lately it has been elevated more on a regular basis. My MD wants me to loose weiight and adjust my life style which I have been making adjustments. I have been exercising daily for a number of years. I have an appointment to see her later this week and have only recently discovered Dr. Weils work and his breathing exercises. I have started them this week. However I just took my blood pressure reading and it is 146 over 97. What I would like to know is should I start on BP medication and to stabilize my BP and keep working with breath or will working with the breathing techniqe twice a day each day accomplish the same thing. I do worry about my elevated BP which I know adds to the stress but I am finding that when I shift my focus to my breathing my anxiety lessens.
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (9 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Medications if BP more than 145/95

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I would like to suggest to keep going with lifestyle change, weigh reduction and brething exercise (technique) for more 2-3 weeks to see the results. If the BP persist of being above 145/95 mmHg than you can start medications.

Hope this was of help!
Dr. Benard
p.s If you have other concerns please don't hesitate to ask again.
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Suggest Treatment For High Blood Pressure

Brief Answer: Medications if BP more than 145/95 Detailed Answer: Hi, I would like to suggest to keep going with lifestyle change, weigh reduction and brething exercise (technique) for more 2-3 weeks to see the results. If the BP persist of being above 145/95 mmHg than you can start medications. Hope this was of help! Dr. Benard p.s If you have other concerns please don't hesitate to ask again.