High Blood Pressure

[archiesdad]

was at the doc's this morning and ive got it, although not high enough to prescribe any medication as yet. Says i have to make some lifestyle changes like losing weight, exersise more, keep off the tabs and reduce the pint intake? Anybody managed to lower theirs via such crazy notions?

[Icarebecauseyoudo]

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[Heeeed the Ball]

I reckon this is what caused my heart failure, I check mine twice a week now, Im on 3 different meds to keep it low

[Teed]

Originally Posted by archiesdad

was at the doc's this morning and ive got it, although not high enough to prescribe any medication as yet. Says i have to make some lifestyle changes like losing weight, exersise more, keep off the tabs and reduce the pint intake? Anybody managed to lower theirs via such crazy notions?

A small incision on your wrist will help lower it mate...

[Gaz]

Yes, it can be done. Hard to do, but high BP is a major problem in this country

Cut down on smoking / alcohol / salt / caffeine / high fat foods

Increase exercise, lose weight and eat healthy diet

[archiesdad]

Originally Posted by Gaz

Yes, it can be done. Hard to do, but high BP is a major problem in this country

Cut down on smoking / alcohol / salt / caffeine / high fat foods

Increase exercise, lose weight and eat healthy diet

so where does the 'fun' part come in?

[Gaz]

Originally Posted by archiesdad

so where does the 'fun' part come in?

Not dying of a heart attack in 5 years time

Its not easy like, i've got slightly high BP and had it for a while now. I've not done everything i suggested either

[drowsy]

get yourself one of those monitors and check it yourself at different times of the day. sometimes it goes up if your get stressed at the docs [white coat syndrome]
I find that a couple of glasses of red wine brings mine down significantly

[Waxon]

Been myself this morning, had it taken 7 times by the nurse, was there 2 weeks ago and I have to go back and see the doc again, bit of a worry, but was looking on this site

http://www.bpassoc.org.uk/BloodPress...yle/Eatingwell

[archiesdad]

Originally Posted by Gaz

Not dying of a heart attack in 5 years time

Its not easy like, i've got slightly high BP and had it for a while now. I've not done everything i suggested either

agreed!!

TBH i don't thyink my lifestyle is too bad these days. I packed in smaoking 18mths ago, i eat quite well (most of the time), i've started running 3-4 times a week, ive lost about a stone this year and am not too over weight (6ft1" - 14st 5lb). I guess i like a pint or three but only on a weekend. Not sure what else i can do other than become a hermit or something.