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Help with blood pressure

  • 23-11-2011 2:31pm
    #1
    kiddums
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,308 ✭✭✭


    Hi all. Sorry if this is the wrong place, but I don't know where else suits.

    I got a Blood pressure check from the Dr recently and it was high.
    I'd rather not go on the medication for it so I'm wondering what can I do to reduce it?

    I'm 6ft4 about 17/18St and my BP was 150/82. I have to go back for follow up but I'd rather just do what I can now.

    I don't add salt to my food, I generally eat stir fry's with at least 5 Veg, 2 pieces of fruit a day. Not very much bread. Mostly white meats, dont smoke, dont drink very often.
    However I don't exercise much either. I don't play sports and have no intrest in most of them either. I don't have a whole lot of free time and no money to buy equipment.
    I am keeping an eye out for a cheap exercise bike so I can use that while I watch TV.

    Anyone got any advice/tips?


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  • #2
    Dubdude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 508 ✭✭✭Dubdude


    The more fitter you get the more your blood pressure should come down so maybe try get out and walk or run and you should notice the difference.


  • #3
    kiddums
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,308 ✭✭✭kiddums


    So theres nothing specific, just generally raise my fitness level?

    If I go for a brisk walk down and back up hill, for about 30 - 45 mins, would twice a week be enough?


  • #4
    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    kiddums wrote: »
    So theres nothing specific, just generally raise my fitness level?

    If I go for a brisk walk down and back up hill, for about 30 - 45 mins, would twice a week be enough?

    The first port of call, and mainly so everyones ass is covered, is, what did your doctor advise?


  • #5
    kiddums
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,308 ✭✭✭kiddums


    A return visit. They need 3 tests in a 3 week period and they have 2 as of now. I'm back in next week for the 3rd. I'll get the doctors advice then, but I'm guessing they'll say either excerise or the medication. Like I say I'd rather not take the medication.


  • #6
    Brian?
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,899 Mod ✭✭✭✭Brian?


    kiddums wrote: »
    A return visit. They need 3 tests in a 3 week period and they have 2 as of now. I'm back in next week for the 3rd. I'll get the doctors advice then, but I'm guessing they'll say either excerise or the medication. Like I say I'd rather not take the medication.

    no one can advise you here really if your doctor hasnt made any recommendations. Thread locked

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