Managing High and Low Blood Pressure

High and low blood pressure can be managed by:

A sensible diet can have a significant effect on lowering blood pressure.

Decrease sodium and increase potassium intake.

Decrease sugar intake.

Eliminate caffeine.

Eat more garlic and onion.

Stop smoking.

Avoid stressful people/situations. Even loud people and noise can elevate your blood pressure.

Brisk walk to bring down blood pressure.

Watch funny movies; be in the company of happy people.

Stop listening to other people’s problems, you have enough of your own.

If you are taking hypertensive pills, you may need extra potassium. Check with your doctor. Remember, every medication has a side effect. Suggested supplements: calcium— 1,100 mg/day; magnesium—500 mg/day; Coenzyme Q10 with vitamin E—2-3 times daily; multivitamin/mineral supplement—once daily.

Natural supplements like kelp (3 tablespoons a day) can help hypotensives (individual with low blood pressure). If you have a thyroid condition, kelp may help you. While low blood pressure is better than high blood pressure, this condition can cause dizziness, blackouts and fainting spells.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer (Cory Quirino)