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There are several different ways to bring your blood pressure down. Dare to do something every day to live healthier, and lower your blood pressure.

By CKayEriksen on November 18, 2009 at 12:55 PM

got some stuff called "also salt". Not the greatest, but, a little goes a long ways.

By CKayEriksen on November 16, 2009 at 01:03 PM

no table salt today with breakfast....wasn't as bland as I thought it would be. took 2 Kyolic

By CKayEriksen on November 15, 2009 at 10:17 AM

I did some research and found that garlic is supposed to help with among other things, blood pressure. Hope it's true as I am now taking it. This is my 2nd day.

By CKayEriksen on November 14, 2009 at 04:53 PM

I have started counting table salt on MY PLATE. It dawned on me that even though it had no calories, it was adding to my sodium levels. So, before I 'shake on the salt' I am measuring it.

By bpmba2002 on November 13, 2009 at 04:46 PM

Hi Everyone,

Just joined the group today and I'm hoping I can pick up some keys to lowering my blood pressure. Just checked a few minutes ago...starting here at 125/85....looking to go much lower. Started last month losing weight. Down 9 lbs. Working to take off 11 more to get me to 168 lbs. I'll see how I feel when I get there.

By CKayEriksen on November 12, 2009 at 10:08 AM

My husband and I have been walking. It's not much compared to many people, but, for me it's a lot. We have worked up to an average of 1.5 to 2 miles, 6-7 days a week. I am not sure how exercise works to lower blood pressure, but, I've always heard "diet & exercise".

By Anonymous on November 12, 2009 at 05:55 AM

I'm just getting started to lower my BP with the hope of not needing medication.

By CKayEriksen on November 10, 2009 at 05:54 PM

I started paying more attention to how much sodium I consume.

By CKayEriksen on November 9, 2009 at 12:54 AM

I'm hoping through diet and exercise I can get off some of the medications I use for high blood pressure. Presently I take 25mg Hydroclorithyizide, 100mg Toprol, 100mg Cozaar and even though I know this is not the dare, I want to drop my high cholesterol and high triglycerides in the process. I know I don't monitor my BP as I should and want to check it at least every other day.

By Jaye_Bahre on November 6, 2009 at 06:20 PM

I took my high blood pressure medicine and I exercised.

By mrhuckins on November 6, 2009 at 05:36 AM

116/76---WOW ANOTHER drop in BP.

By snailsalad on October 19, 2009 at 12:36 PM

still waiting for a way to actually track BP. can track weight, exercise, smoking ect... why not BP??

By slynette on November 5, 2009 at 11:29 AM

Enter you BP in your diary to keep a record of it.

By mrhuckins on November 5, 2009 at 06:57 AM

Exercise, diet, meditation and clean living are paying off. Plus I have a supercool girlfriend that really helps because she is so positive and supportive.

I love her.

By msbadger on October 24, 2009 at 05:54 PM

The stresses of a high pressure job and home life are really taking a toll. My BP has been in the 140/90 range for too long. The medication, diet (down over 30 lbs) and exercise are just not working. Time to re-evaluate. Just getting so frustrated!

By vickiemadrid on November 3, 2009 at 07:57 PM

Been there it takes time don't give up have faith. Good luck!

By mrhuckins on November 5, 2009 at 06:55 AM

I can relate to the high pressure job. I used to work at Sprint as a project manager. I eventually quit the job partly due to the high stress thing.

It has really paid off. My overall health has really improved. I am not sick nearly as often. My stomach problems have virtually gone away, my BP is FINALLY within normal limits without medication (Yay me) And I am a happier and more energetic person because of it. I'm not making the money that I was before. But I am %100 cool with that! You can't really put a price on your health....

Just some thoughts on some changes I made that really helped me msbadger. Keep it up and LiveStrong. I KNOW you can do it!! :)

By stevewright60 on August 20, 2009 at 05:40 AM

I just accepted a new full time position as a construction supervisor. The position is reliant on my passing the medical. I went to the company nurse for my hearing and Blood Pressure tests. At that time my reading was 157/109. She told me she wanted to monitor the BP and I was to return the next week (August 10, 2009) for twice daily readings. I went the next week and my reading was 175/116. They sent me to the hospital, and the doctor asked me what I was going to do about my problem, and I told him exercise, low sodium, and no coffee or alcohol.
Since then I have started tracking my caloric intake on "daily plate" and I have used Livestrong Loops to create walking loops in my community. I have walked every evening, and this week I started alternating my 4 mile walks one day and then a 1 km swim the next. I have not had a coffee or alcohol since I started. I have not really lost any weight, but I contribute that to the fact that I think I am rebuilding muscle, and the weight loss will come soon.
I am happy to say that less than 2 weeks later my BP reading today was 127/86 with a pulse of 62. I still have a ways to go with the blood pressure and my weight loss goal is 60 lbs.
Wish me luck.

By MakingChanges43 on August 20, 2009 at 10:45 AM

good luck, keep up with that exercise and the weight will come off, and keep checking that BP its important, again good job

By mls69659 on August 21, 2009 at 10:10 AM

Awesome what an inspiration!

By LisaLuminastra on August 23, 2009 at 05:41 AM

Hey! I'm rooting for ya! I just had a wake-up call with my blood pressure and I'm only 22, so I am beginning to quit smoking and start doing night walks like you did. Your BP progress in two weeks is amazing; I hope I can do as well.

Keep on keeping on my friend!

By Chamar_h on September 22, 2009 at 08:03 PM

That is such an insperation, I'm 29 and just had my BP checked and it is 161/101. .

By vickiemadrid on November 3, 2009 at 07:56 PM

The daily plate works. Trust in yourself. and have faith.

By mrhuckins on November 3, 2009 at 10:42 AM

I had my annual physical today. I had been monitoring my BP with the cuff that you can use at wallmart, and had been showing high blood pressure for about 3 months now. I even bought a cuff last night so that I can track it at home myself. However, the nurse measured my BP today @ 120/78!!!!!!!!!!! WHOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

GO ME GO ME GO ME It's my birthday (

By mrhuckins on November 3, 2009 at 10:44 AM

P.S. I bought a blood pressure cuff from wallmart yesterday. It was only about $13. Cheap investment for anyone concerned about monitoring their blood pressure.

By bdibigdad on November 3, 2009 at 08:48 AM

working on it...just started today

By mine on October 30, 2009 at 05:35 AM

Well when I went to the doctor the other day my blood pressure was 119/68 which she said was great so she lowered my pill from 50 mg to 25, yay~~ ive lost about 40 pounds since I found out I was diabetic about a month and half ago. My blood sugar was 327 and now its around the 120-150 mark most the time. still not where i want it but i have just started so I'm hoping I can get it down with weightloss, diet and exercise!

By Anonymous on October 28, 2009 at 06:58 PM

105/63

By Anonymous on October 27, 2009 at 01:50 PM

I'm a caffeine Super Freak.. Starbucks for breakfast, mid morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, followed by what we call in Miami "Cuban Crack" expresso shots with an enormous amount of sugar several times a day. My BP on a good day 140/100. I take Lotrel 10/40mg for a year now and nothing...

I want off of these pills they I feel are poisining me... Messing with my libido... Hate it... Any Doctors out there care to chime in?