
Suggest Treatment For High Blood Pressure

Question: I have had normal high blood pressure for some time and lately it has been elevated more on a regular basis. My MD wants me to loose weiight and adjust my life style which I have been making adjustments. I have been exercising daily for a number of years. I have an appointment to see her later this week and have only recently discovered Dr. Weils work and his breathing exercises. I have started them this week. However I just took my blood pressure reading and it is 146 over 97. What I would like to know is should I start on BP medication and to stabilize my BP and keep working with breath or will working with the breathing techniqe twice a day each day accomplish the same thing. I do worry about my elevated BP which I know adds to the stress but I am finding that when I shift my focus to my breathing my anxiety lessens.
Brief Answer:
Medications if BP more than 145/95
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I would like to suggest to keep going with lifestyle change, weigh reduction and brething exercise (technique) for more 2-3 weeks to see the results. If the BP persist of being above 145/95 mmHg than you can start medications.
Hope this was of help!
Dr. Benard
p.s If you have other concerns please don't hesitate to ask again.
Medications if BP more than 145/95
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I would like to suggest to keep going with lifestyle change, weigh reduction and brething exercise (technique) for more 2-3 weeks to see the results. If the BP persist of being above 145/95 mmHg than you can start medications.
Hope this was of help!
Dr. Benard
p.s If you have other concerns please don't hesitate to ask again.
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