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Suggest Remedy For High BP

just got back from the doctor, bp was always low in my younger years 90/60 now that I'm 55 140/72 I'm active, road bike 30 miles per day and 5'5 130 parents had high bp but always thought it was because of their diet and lack of exercise. Is this high, doctor didn't seemed concerned at all.
Mon, 3 Apr 2017
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Hello, thanks for posting a question.
Your blood pressure at 140/70 mmHg is slightly high. This means stage 1 hypertension. Sedentary lifestyle, genetic factors, family history causes hypertension. Your family history increases your chance. I usually do not commence medication on patients that I detect with stage 1 hypertension immediately, till after 3-4 weeks of continuous high blood pressure. Instead, I advise my patients to eat a diet that contains green vegetables, fruits, fish etc. Exercise at least 3 times a week and reduce salt intake. I advise you to discuss with your physician so he can fully examine you. Best regards
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Suggest Remedy For High BP

Hello, thanks for posting a question. Your blood pressure at 140/70 mmHg is slightly high. This means stage 1 hypertension. Sedentary lifestyle, genetic factors, family history causes hypertension. Your family history increases your chance. I usually do not commence medication on patients that I detect with stage 1 hypertension immediately, till after 3-4 weeks of continuous high blood pressure. Instead, I advise my patients to eat a diet that contains green vegetables, fruits, fish etc. Exercise at least 3 times a week and reduce salt intake. I advise you to discuss with your physician so he can fully examine you. Best regards