[katy123abc]

I had a miscarriage about a month ago&while at the doctor she expressed concern about my blood pressure. I went in today&my blood pressure what still high. She put me on some medicine, but I have to have my BP checked daily&call it in to the office. This makes me so nervous b/c heart disease runs in our family. I do not want to be on meds&want to get off of it quickly. Does anyone have any diet tips to help me get my BP down? Is cardio the best exercise for this?

[stargazer]

Yes exersice will help and also cut down on salt or sodium in your food.

[answers4questions]

High BP can be treatable - the most relaxing- MASSAGE! Seriously regular massage therapy sessions have been known to decrease blood pressure - it's a benefit of massage. Also if you want more natural ways - instead of all the harmful and full of side effects medicines - try herbs! there's tons that a herbalist can tell you about. And they do work ! As far as exercise- stick to walking or low impact exercises- pilates, yoga, etc....anything like cardio that increases the heart rate isn't good at controling high BP.

I am sorry you had a miscarriage."Research has shown that following a healthy eating plan can both reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure and lower an already elevated blood pressure.For an overall eating plan, consider the DASH eating plan."DASH"stands for"Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension,"a clinical study that tested the effects of nutrients in food on blood pressure. Study results indicated that elevated blood pressures were reduced by an eating plan that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and lowfat dairy foods and is low in saturated fat, total fat, and cholesterol. The DASH eating plan includes whole grains, poultry, fish, and nuts and has reduced amounts of fats, red meats, sweets, and sugared beverages.A second clinical study, called"DASH-Sodium,"looked at the effect of a reduced dietary sodium intake on blood pressure as people followed either the DASH eating plan or a typical American diet. Results showed that reducing dietary sodium lowered blood pressure for both the DASH eating plan and the typical American diet. The biggest blood pressure-lowering benefits were for those eating the DASH eating plan at the lowest sodium level (1,500 milligrams per day).A key to healthy eating is choosing foods lower in salt and sodium. Most Americans consume more salt than they need. The current recommendation is to consume less than 2.4 grams (2,400 milligrams[mg] ) of sodium a day. That equals 6 grams (about 1 teaspoon) of table salt a day. The 6 grams include ALL salt and sodium consumed, including that used in cooking and at the table. For someone with high blood pressure, the doctor may advise eating less salt and sodium, as recent research has shown that people consuming diets of 1,500 mg of sodium had even better blood pressure lowering benefits. These lower-sodium diets also can keep blood pressure from rising and help blood pressure medicines work better.Being overweight increases your risk of developing high blood pressure. In fact, blood pressure rises as body weight increases. Losing even 10 pounds can lower blood pressure."Being physically active is one of the most important steps you can take to prevent or control high blood pressure. It also helps reduce your risk of heart disease. It doesn't take a lot of effort to become physically active.""Drinking too much alcohol can raise blood pressure. It also can harm the liver, brain, and heart. Alcoholic drinks also contain calories, which matter if you are trying to lose weight. If you drink alcoholic beverages, have only a moderate amount — one drink a day for women; two drinks a day for men.""moking injures blood vessel walls and speeds up the process of hardening of the arteries. This applies even to filtered cigarettes. So even though it does not cause high blood pressure, smoking is bad for anyone, especially those with high blood pressure."