Question:
WHAT IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE?

   — Diane H. (posted on July 19, 2002)

July 19, 2002
Exercise (brisk walking) eliminate stressful events/people in your life ~~RELAX MORE~~, drinking water, watching what you eat *amounts*, and I'm told avoid sodium intake...there may be more, but that's what I was told. ~~Hope this helps ya! ~~~Hadiyah
   — yourdivaness

July 19, 2002
Eating Low Carb (I'm talking less than 20 gm a day) did it for me. Hope this might help you too!
   — Robin W.

July 19, 2002
Oatmeal lowers your blood pressure...eat one serving a day. Oh wait...that's cholesterol...well it's good for you anyway! lol
   — Paula Prichard

July 19, 2002
With losing 189 lbs., my blood pressure went from 170/120 to 100/60!!! I also exercise 3-4 times/wk. Oh, and I also am eating low-carb.
   — Terissa R.

July 19, 2002
If you need to "cram" for a good reading (I did for my preop physical), eliminate sodium completely for four days prior and drink lots of fluids. I am not endorcing the "cram" method, but I am 8 weeks post and OFF all BP meds now, so I just thought I would mention it.
   — Karen F.

July 21, 2002
Loose weight. Good Luck
   — Robert L.