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Blood pressure needs lowering anyone managed it without medication?

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Lollin Fri 16-Nov-18 07:43:17

long story but until recently it has been years since i have been able to start walking again for excercise. I am sure my blood pressure is too high from lack of excercise. i want to try and sort it myself first and not just rush to the doctors. Has anyone been in the same situation and had success?

Lollin Sun 18-Nov-18 04:16:21

Thank you all i am making myself notes and trying to focus for the next two weeks on improving. If after that the readings do not improve i will drag myself to get a doctors appointment.

Lollin Sun 18-Nov-18 04:22:43

i was adding that i will continue to check here in case there are any further contributions as it has proved more helpful than scouring the internet. Thank you.

Mincub Sun 18-Nov-18 18:28:45

Beetroot juice will bring high blood pressure down .
It always works even with a sceptic like me. I started taking a small glass night and morning but found that to be too much so now take a small glass every evening and my blood pressure has remained normal for the last 5 months.
I have a home bp monitor so check regularly just to make sure.
James White Organic Beetroot juice is the best, not cheap but definitely works. You have to persevere and remember taking the juice is like taking a med. Don't overdo it.
Good luck smile

Apricity Sun 18-Nov-18 18:41:25

You can buy a BP monitor to take your own BP at home as I have done. It is interesting how varied it is over a day depending on the time of day, what you have done (even a hot shower makes a big difference) or recently eaten or drunk. I have what is known as "white coat hypertension" as my BP soars when taken by a doctor. It is very common. My doctor and I have an agreement that I take my BP 3 times over about half a hour on the morning of an appointment, note the results and take the info to the appointment.

SpringyChicken Sun 18-Nov-18 20:00:36

Lollin, try garlic puree in a tube. It's available in large supermarkets, usually next to tubes of tomato puree. It's economical as it keeps a good while in the fridge once opened. I use it with meat, in stir fries, paella. It is delicious smeared over steak and chicken breast. As garlic burns easily, smear it over steak after it has been seared and once the heat has been turned down. Add it to mushrooms and casseroles, stir it into fried onions for the last few minutes of cooking, mash it with butter for homemade garlic butter. Add some to home made soups when the veg are being softened in a pan.