If you are interested in learning to lower your blood pressure, one sure fire source is to ask your doctor or to visit a clinic. These places will certainly have plenty of resources and materials on helping you with this goal. Mayoclinic.com and prevention.com also offer helpful information.
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156/76 is not a normal blood pressure. According to my medical book, it is considered to be high blood pressure if you have a systolic number greater than 140 and a diastolic number greater than 90. This is a good time to look into ways to lower your blood pressure.
Because of their capacity to lower high blood pressure the following foods are recommended for people who suffers from hypertension; sunflower seeds, non-fat yogurt, bananas, spinach, and oats.
One can change their diet. There are many different foods that are able to do this. One should look for fruits and vegetables, as they are very healthy and can help in this area.
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134/78 is close to Prehypertension. While not the reading itself is not always serious, you should look into ways to lower it. Losing weight, exercising, reducing sodium, avoiding smoke and cutting back on caffeine can all help in lowering your blood pressure.
People who are athletic may have a lower pulse (exercise strengthens the heart, and ther heart becomes more efficient at pumping blood). 117/56: this blood pressure is normal. A pulse of 50 may be normal, but you have to look at the bigger picture: * is the person symptomatic (such as dizzy, nauseated, sweaty) * is the pulse regular or irregular * is the person on any medications that would cause a lower heart rate
Nicotene does effect blood pressure. But i know of no studies that look at "spit tobacco". Has any one seen any research on this? Spit tobacco has nicotene in it also which raises blood pressure.
It certainly seems reason for blood pressure to increase. Look at body builders , their veins are bulging because of the pressure. its not good to your heart.
I'm not sure if this will help or not but I found a link to a site that has pretty good information. You might want to look in to homeopathy and meditation? http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/high_blood.htm Good luck :)
Is this Blood Pressure or Blood Glucose (Sugar)? If you meant blood glucose the normal levels range between 4.0 and 8.0. A little higher or lower is fine but anything above 10 means you are at risk of Diabetes
They look at the diastolic (smaller number) when checking for high blood pressure.