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44 years Experience
Dr. Jerold J. Fadem, M.D.
  • rutherfordton, N.C.
  • University of Florida
  • Accepting new patients

What can be done for my mother's high blood pressure?

Some actions your mother could take (without medication) and/or things to be aware of and possibly avoid in order to lower her blood pressure include the following: 1) *Weight READ MORE
Some actions your mother could take (without medication) and/or things to be aware of and possibly avoid in order to lower her blood pressure include the following:

1) *Weight loss* (this may be simplest by reducing or avoiding the "white" foods - SUGAR, FLOUR, BREAD, POTATOES, PASTA, MILK PRODUCTS - and, of course, the common foods that contain these, commonly known as "junk food" or "sweets," which include candy, cookies, cakes, chips, soft drinks, ice cream, etc.)
2) *Exercise* may also help your mother lose weight, and as little as 20-30 minutes 3-4 times a week of brisk walking may help
3) *Stress reductio* and exercise helps to reduce stress as well as lower BP
4)*NSAIDS* drugs like ibuprofen(Advil) and naproxen (Aleve) can raise the BP
5) *Other dugs* like decongestants (common ones include Afrin, Neo-synephrine, and various "cold medicines") or steroids (like prednisone) can also elevate BP