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Q: The conventional wisdom seems to be focused on resting blood pressure. Yet people also do 24-hour monitoring which suggests that non-resting blood pressure matters too. Is that right? If keeping your 24-hour blood pressure low is a goal, does that mean that being active...
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Q: What impact does a vegan or vegetarian diet have on BP?
A: A vegetarian diet lowers the risk for high blood pressure. Here is a quote from Rakel: Integrative Medicine, 2nd ed.Copyright © 2007 Saunders, A.
“Vegetarians have lower blood pressure and a lower incidence of...
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Q: Does pomegranate juice help reduce blood pressure?
A: Pomegranates contain antioxidants which are thought to help with blood pressure. Fresh fruit is a part of a heart healthy diet. Pomegranates are a good fruit choice to eat or drink juice from, but are pricey.
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Q: 5. My blood pressure is normally 130/70. When I eat anything at all the pressure drops to 80/39 and I get dizzy about 30 minutes later. It takes about 30 to 40 minutes to get back to normal. Can you explain?
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Q: Do Lisinopril, Metoprolol, and Lipitor have an adverse effect on sexual function or desire? What can I do?
A: Of the drugs you mention, metoprolol is known for causing sexual dysfunction. Talk to your doctor. Perhaps you can be changed to a different medicine that...
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Q: I’ve heard about a pressure point on the body that when pressure is applied you can substantially lower your blood pressure immediately. Can you please comment on this.
Q: Applying pressure to the area of the carotid artery in the neck will slow the heart...
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Q: I am a spiritual mentor, teaching yoga and meditation. My life style is calm, cool, connected, centered..but my blood pressure is still going up, despite medicines etc. It is normally 150/90 but sometimes 160/100. So tell me what could be the reason? Is it...
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Q: I’ve heard that medical marijuana can help high blood pressure. Is this true?
A: Marijuana is not legal in the United States so research has been restricted. Typically it is used medically for pain and nausea control in cancer patients. There are articles saying marijuana...
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Q: Why aren’t antihypertensive medications in time-release form, so they have the potential to provide benefits longer in a day?
A: Many factors have to be considered in making medication. (See How Medicines Work fact sheet) Some drugs are not suitable for time release. In others,...
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Q: Will meditating bring down my high blood pressure?
A: Meditation on a regular basis can help lower blood pressure. Meditation helps relieve stress. Unfortunately, many people stop meditating when they need it most, when they are busy and stressed. I have heard that the Resperate...
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