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Yes. Many studies have confirmed that having a companion animal lowers blood pressure and stress levels.
Pubmed shows no studies that support this claim. Primary hypertension is due to an underlying pathology e.g. renal artery stenosis. Secondary hypertension is usually due to systemic generalised atherosclerosis or a fall in arterial wall elastic compliance, due to lack of exercise, sodium (and consequently water overload), pathogen infection and environmental factors e.g. carcinogens.
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∙ 13y agoYes, it was scientifically proven to lower blood pressure for the time of petting and some time after.
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∙ 14y agoI don't know about Chihuahuas specifically, but some studies indicate that companion animals reduce blood pressure by relieving stress.
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How can you tell you have preclamsia?
If you have this disorder you will have high blood pressure. If you are pregnant with high blood pressure this can be dangerous. Your doctor will help you lower your blood pressure.
What are considered beneficial high blood pressure foods?
The worst high blood pressure foods are anything that is high in sodium like pickles. Garlic and dark chocloate help lower the blood pressure.
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What are good recipes for high blood pressure?
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I have a hiatal hernia and I think that it is causing my high blood pressure. The blood pressure medication doesn't help only makes the pain worse.
How do I reduce my high blood pressure?
buttermilk will help to lower it short term.
What plant can help someone with high blood pressure?
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Can you take niacin if you have high blood pressure?
Here's some good info, it seems niacin may help your blood pressure and lower cholesterol- http://www.blood-pressure-updates.com/bp/high-blood-pressure/high-blood-pressure-treatment/niacin-for-high-blood-pressure.htm
Can daily walking cure high blood pressure?
If your high blood pressure is caused by obesity, walking and losing weight can help, but it might not cure the high blood pressure. Keep taking your medication until your doctor advises you it's safe to stop.
What is the other name for hypertension?
The common name for hypertension is high blood pressure. To be diagnosed with high blood pressure, a person typically has three or more readings of 140/90 or higher.
Can high blood pressure cause visual hallucinations?
can high blood pressure cause visual hallucinations
What is the difference between high blood pressure and hypertension BTW high blood pressure?
High Blood Pressure and Hypertension are the same thing
