
Suggest Ways To Manage High BP

What could it be? I have been working on lowering cholesterol which is 229 by eating more fiber(oatmeal, fruits and less red meat). My weight is 229 lbs I am 6 foot tall.
How can I lower my BP?
need medication for hypertension and increased cholestrol
Detailed Answer:
Hai,
Thanks for consulting us.
As your lifestyle seems to be fine. But your BMI indicates you are obese.
Obesity may be a precipitating factor for your hypertension.
As increased cholesterol level will also influence the blood pressure.
As you are not on any hypertension and cholesterol lowering drug,possibly that may be the reason for your increased level of blood pressure even though you are on proper lifestyle. first you need to take medication to control the both along with following proper lifestyle will fix your problem.
more than that your medication history shows you are on thyroid regulating drug. possibly uncontrolled thyroid problem will influence the fat metabolism. you need to reassure you are control.
in ayurveda diet restriction,internal medication and yoga will be advised for hypertension.
as you need to take of your diet with restricting fatty foods,junk foods,carbonated drinks.
Avoid meat, eggs and salt
Reduce protein intake
Follow the following vegetarian diet:
Vegetables: Garlic, lemon,parsley,
Fruits: XXXXXXX Gooseberry,Grape fruit, watermelon,
Dairy: Milk,Cottage cheese,clarified butter.
Coffee, which contains caffeine, enhances the action of adrenaline and noradrenaline and both are important in increasing blood pressure levels.
Limit sodium in the diet.
Cigarette smokers tend to have high blood pressure. Nicotine increases the resting heart rate and increases the release of the adrenaline.
Prefer low calorie food.
Yoga and meditation: Should be practiced daily.
Internal medication:
Tab. sarpagandha-2 twice a day . after food. morning and night.
capsule.arjuna-2 twice a day . after food. morning and night.
Tripala guggulu-1-twice a day . after food. morning and night
Hope i answered you query. kindly get back to me for any further clarification.
Thanks and regards
Dr.S.Senthilnathan

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