is there a way to bring blood pressure down with out medicine

[aggie49]

i got told today by blood pressure is way to high but i really don't like taking more then i have to so i am looking for a regular way to treat it and the doctor says the only way is to stay away from stress which as we all know is virtually inpossible so if you know any thing can you let me know thanks alll

[hitch0403]

Aggie...i was told a few months ago my BP was a little high and the dr put me on meds.I do not like the way i feel on them.I once read in a book of natural remedies that bananas were a good source to lower it.Have you ever tried?

I am open to suggestions too.Lets face it,not smoking,drinking,exercise and diet have to be considered too.

[marcar1008]

Try a daily clove of garlic, or try garlic pills. Walking and eating less salt also helps.

Hope my advice helps. Best of luck in lowering your blood pressure. 

[maxinmotion]

Years ago I remember my grandma saying that a teaspoon of mustard was good for high blood pressure. I never tried it myself. 

[raven1114]

That might depend on why it to high. If it's just stress related then reducing stress in your life may help.

[myfreebees316]

u could start eating more galic it brings down blood pressure naturally. Ad it to more of your foods and there is a tablet u can get for it to that doesn't have the galicy aftertaste

[ladytgrl77]

Apple cidar vinegar is an old remedy, but a good diet and exercise is the most effective.

[linderlizzie]

I took bp meds for about two weeks and then stopped. I really think way too many people take bp meds when they do not need to do that. Of course, a healthy diet with no packaged meals; just fresh food prepared by you, yourself, drink lots of water during the day, talk a walk at a fast pace for at least a half hour every day, if possible,  and learn how to do deep breathing.

The breathing thing is the best thing to combat stress. Take in a slow, deep breath through your nose while counting to 4, hold it for 3, then let it out to a count of 8, preferably through your mouth. Us this whenever you feel stressed. You just can't stay in a state of stress while deep breathing. While you're doing this, you can also make your shoulders relax by just letting them down. I hold stress in my shoulders all the time, and have to think about pushing them down. It's stress buildup. 

Don't cut out salt completely. Just don't salt your food at the table. Your food probably doesn't need it anyway. Don't eat fast food if you can help it! Keep your weight down. That causes problems all over your body. Take some good vitamins to reduce inflammation in your body. You probably won't need to take any meds if you are faithful in doing these things, or at least some of them. 

[InfuseMe1]

my guess is to reduce the sodium and get real salt - then google to see what else is easily doable, best of searching!~

[ancmetro]

    Reduce salt in your diet, drink water, avoid stressful situations, go for a walk, lose some weight.

[marciaenglish]

Thanks for all the interesting info!  I was just told my blood pressure was high and I may have to go on meds!  I hate the idea of taking medication so I am trying to find ways to get it down before my next dr. appt.   

[pmagalei]

Drink a lot of water(no soda, coffee, beer or anything sweet). Exercise and eat small portions of your regular meals. Don't forget to eat snacks between your regular meal time. Go to bed hungry at night and avoid fast food. If you do that, you will be able to avoid a lot of stress. If regular exercise is hard, you can always go to the swimming pool. Trust me you will feel better about yourself and the bp will also be lower without using any medications.

[debidoo]

Sorry no I am struggling with this myself.  Am on beta blockers for irregular heartbeat and those are supposed to bring down blood pressure as well but in my case didn't so now I have had to add blood pressure meds as well - my hubby passed away last year at a young age and I am unable to eliminate stress in my life.  SO ? ! ? Good luck to  you !

[tjung10]

A little more exercise helped me. When we started walking and getting better shape. It was easier to control

[bretay]

definitely reduce your salt and sodium intake.check with your doctor to see how much sodium you need in your diet.you would be surprised at the sodium levels in the processed foods.also try sea salt or no salt.my husband uses no salt or sea salt which ever i have on hand..me if i dont eat enough salt my blood pressure drops too low(70/40) and i start having spells of passing out.so my dr told me to eat the regular salt or sea salt..so i keep the sea salt for me to use.it tastes just like regular salt.