Everyday millions of adults in the United States are being diagnosed with hypertension. More so, many Americans are dying as a result. The cardiovascular disease is extremely difficult to detect; which means many people live with it everyday without being aware of its danger.
Every medical practitioner has the important responsibility of detecting and diagnosing hypertension. Upon diagnosis, the physician will prescribe medications to control the progression of the disease, yet it is possible to learn how to overcome high blood pressure without medication.
There are various elements that cause high blood pressure. The suggested number one cause of hypertension is obesity. Being overweight puts more pressure on your heart and arteries; also minimizing blood flow. Other factors that contribute to elevated blood pressure include stress, high sodium intake and lack of physical activity.
Regardless of your lifestyle, once you are diagnosed, you were subsequently prescribed medication. According to recent studies and general advances, there was a significant reduction in blood pressure patients without the aid of medication. Patients were affected by the consistent side effects of the medications; therefore they began to adjust to certain lifestyle modifications to control the blood pressure levels.
It is evident that controlling hypertension reduces the incidence of other complications such as stroke, heart failure or kidney disease. As drugs appear to be the obvious solution, identifying and treating the actual risk factors is effective. Many of the associated risks factors for cardiovascular disease will be established during clinical examination.
Learning how to overcome high blood pressure without medication would benefit you in many aspects. Lifestyle changes will alleviate risk factors; thereby reducing high blood pressure. Again, some of the most prominent factors that contribute to hypertension are stress, smoking, obesity, lack of physical activity.
These are factors that you have complete control over. Once you control these factors, you control your blood pressure. By simply implementing physical activity into your daily regimen, it will help you with diet control and you will loose the weight. As you can see, you can regain full control of your body and health without depending on drugs.
5 responses so far ↓
1 Richard Marsh // Sep 5, 2008 at 9:28 am
I am trying o get off Lisinopril by doing all the things mentioned… lost 20 pounds and have 20 more to go…. more fiber in the diet… eating the right foods… walking for at least 1/2 hour up and down hilly roads here etc. But BP varies a lot during the day and night — what is a safe max that I should look out for — I am 62 white male…. especially when excercising. I know you cant be exact - but an educated guess woul put me in the ball-park for a number(s).
Thx
Richard
2 Alvin // Sep 6, 2008 at 11:51 am
Hi Richard,
Thanks for your comment on my blog.
It looks like you have done a lot trying to lower down your blood pressure. As a result, has it lowered generally? You never mentioned your bp readings initially, so I can’t gauge.
Overall, it is normal for blood pressure readings to fluctuate 20 to 30 mmHg at different times of the day, particularly after performing some form of physical activity or while experiencing moments of excitement. It is suggested that you do not become overly concerned about these fluctuations or become obsessive about their readings in general.
To your health,
Alvin
3 Nancy // Oct 11, 2008 at 2:44 am
Can you tell me the safest way to stop taking my BP medication. I take 50 mg. a day of Metoprolol and have done so for 10 years. I am 59 and can’t lose an ounce, and I am pretty sure it is from this medication. I also have made some very healthy life style changes(I am completely off sugar and do not eat wheat or corn products). However, I am afraid to just stop taking it. Can you help?
Thanks,
Nancy
4 Alvin // Oct 19, 2008 at 10:41 pm
Hi Nancy,
Sorry for the late reply. I was in overseas.
First, I need to know your hbp readings.
You can’t just stop taking your medications without consulting your doctor. I would like to know what your doctor advice you.
Have you tried the DASH diet? You can read about it in my blog post here.
http://www.minusbloodpressure.com/hypertension-diet/dash-nutrition-diet-for-high-blood-pressure/
To your health,
Alvin
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5 Alora // Oct 22, 2008 at 6:02 pm
Hi I am 19 and have high blod pressure! No i am not over weight, i eat healthy but i just dont understand why it is so high and I cant stand taking pills, i am always dissy and not myself. please help
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