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Q: I have learned recently that certain hay fever medications that contain a decongestant can raise your blood pressure. I have had nasal congestion for years. A simple anti-histamine just doesn’t work like the remedies with a decongestant. I have also had some blood pressure...
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Q: What does magnesium do for heart health?
A: Magnesium is thought to help protect against cardiovascular disease. Good dietary sources are beans, peas, and nuts. Thiazide diuretics are commonly used to treat high blood pressure. This type of drug can lower levels of magnesium in...
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Q: Are you suppose to drink when taking high blood pressure medicine even if is 2 beers a day?
A: Having high blood pressure does not mean you can’t drink alcohol. Unless you have some other medical problem, regular drinking of an alcoholic beverage should not...
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Q: When I exercise I find that although I feel I am exerting enough and sweating and breathing hard, my heart rate doesn’t go above 100. I take labetalol and hcl every day. Do these BP meds keep the heart rate down? Am...
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Q: I have been hypertensive now for over 20 years. When I get cold, my
hands turn white as if all the blood has left and become numb. It’s starting to happen in my toes now. Is this related to a symptom of hypertensive people...
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Q: I have heard that occasional fasting can help lower and control your
blood pressure. Is it true? How and why?
A: Because scientific studies with large groups of people comparing fasting with not fasting have not been done, I am unable to recommend fasting to...
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Q: Is hot yoga safe to do with high blood pressure?
A: People with high blood pressure can safely participate in hot yoga if they pay attention to their body. With any form of exercise you need to know your limits. This is especially...
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Q: How much is too much cinnamon added to cereal for one day?
A: Cinnamon is felt to be safe in the amounts used for cooking. A typical recipe calls for one teaspoon. The safety concern is about coumarin. This is a substance found in cinnamon...
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Q: Can I safely take 5-Hour Energy drink without having a negative effect on my BP?
A: You need to discuss the safety of consuming a 5-hour energy drink with your doctor. This type of drink typically contains caffeine, vitamins, and other supplements. Regular consumption could...
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Q: Does being on a HBP medication along with HCTZ- a diuretic eventually affect the kidney if you’ve taken it over a period of time?
A: Uncontrolled blood pressure will eventually affect the kidneys. You take medicine to help keep this from happening. You want to...
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