Blood Pressure...

Slamz said:
So lately I've been checking my pressure, usually sits around the 130-135/80 mark... last night it was at 145/100... how bad is it? wife says i should go to the docs and get put on meds, im not to keen on meds, any nice natural alternatives?
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Get meds. Bite the bullet and take them to be safe, don't play with your life or family.
 
Slamz said:
So lately I've been checking my pressure, usually sits around the 130-135/80 mark... last night it was at 145/100... how bad is it? wife says i should go to the docs and get put on meds, im not to keen on meds, any nice natural alternatives?
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first, do your BP remains that high for long periods?

get medication, even if it's for two or three month only.

Then you have to watch your diet and BP - it usually is something in your diet which causes a high BP.

Once you got it under control, you can look at stopping using the medication, but only if it is under control.

If the BP still remains high, better stay on the pills... it is far cheaper to be on medication (you can claim back from SARS) than go for dialysis or stroke treatment...
 
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im always 2 minds about meds, but looks like i have to go that route... im still quiet young 33 , but thinking about my family history with it, prevention is better than cure...

thanks for the replies... i'll have it checked out tomorrow with the doc
 
Mine's above average / "prehypertension" (hovers around the high 130's to mid 140's / 80-90 during the day.. early mornings / after gym it's "normal" - 120's/78-85, guess i'm just a stressed-eric), always had it slightly higher than it should be, I am quite healthy don't eat much junk food (even eating out I generally skip the fried/salty stuff) and avoid salt (I use a herb-salt).

My mother has the issue so I guess it's just hereditary. Dr said it's ok for now just need to stay healthy.

The only thing I have tried that made a noticeable difference is Procydin; didn't believe it until I tried it. R89 at the pharmacy for 30 I think and just take 2 a day, lowered my average BP by about 8 systolic and 5 on diastolic (I keep one of those digital wrist monitors in my car and usually check before work and sometimes during lunch / after work).

All it is is grape seed extract, lots of antioxidants - works for me, might work for some of you that have higher BP's.
 
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Hi All,

So I went for my Vityality check and it turns out my BP is high - 140/91. 2013 it was 130/76 and 2012 it was 120/88. Needless to say this is concerning...

I have lost about 25kg since July 2012, but I do very little exercise (take the dogs to the beach once a week). I acknowledge this is an issue and I will be doing more exercise starting today. My diet has very little room for improvement as I am still relatively strict and losing about 0.5kg per week eating lean protein and fruit/veg/salad at every meal.

I would like to buy a BP monitor, Dischem charge only R10 for a reading but I don't have time to get there every couple weeks.

I saw this one: http://www.takealot.com/medel-display-blood-pressure-monitor-with-2-year-guarantee/PLID32584869

I think there is an error in the description. And then the sister at Dischem told me their's is about R500 and she also told me to stay away from the wrist BP monitors.

I don't want to spend millions but I also want an accurate reading every time I use it or it is pointless.

Can I have some suggestions on which one to buy?

Thanks all!
 
Don't get a wrist monitor, rather get a cuff BP monitor. Wrist ones aren't accurate, they have a very small area to monitor. The cuff ones do a proper job.

Why do you think do the doctors/hospitals etc use cuff-type testers?
 
I paid R349 for mine from Dischem a few weeks ago. I couldn't find the one I bought on their website, but saw it when I was in the shop. I have no clue how accurate it is, but I have tried doing back to back readings a few times and it is consistent.
 
And also make sure the cuff fits properly. If it disengages while testing, it won't be accurate either. Some meters do include more than one cuff size.
 
The doctors seem happy that they are accurate, as long as the cuffs fit. They do need to be calibrated after a while. Many of the stores would then rather convince you to buy you a new one.
 
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