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Originally Posted by JediSurfer  Any advice from those with high BP would be greatly appreciated. |
A few years ago, when living in England, my BP suddenly went up. I had to go in every week to have a reading. I should have got myself a BP monitor back then. Anyway!
The nurse told me : walk! Brisk walks. At least 30 minutes a day. Apparently it helps greatly with BP. So I did. By the 3rd week BP had dropped significantly.
I was drinking way too much coffee too.
I was always under great stress when living abroad. I missed home, I missed family and friends. I wanted to come home so much! Although I walked a lot and did a lot, BP was always 'normal high'. When we moved back to the homeland... BP averaged 115/75. Incredible! So I guess stress has a certain impact...??!
BP monitor : If I read the instruction leaflet with my machine... it says you need to relax for at least 15 minutes prior to taking your BP. You must not eat or drink 15 minutes before taking your BP either. Do not cross your legs. I guess that way you have a better reading,
a more accurate one. At the doctor's my heart pounds so hard I think everybody in the waiting room hears it......
