High Blood Pressure

[vDa]

Today I went to the doctor and got my blood pressure checked. She said it was 153/104 which is very high for my age. She also said that I should stop lifting for 2 weeks (until the next appointment) if its better, then Ill resume my workouts. I never had any problems with blood pressure, this is the first time my blood pressure is this high. My parents blame it on lifting, that I lift heavy weights and it causes that, but I really have no idea why I have such high blood pressure.

Sorry if I sound like a noob, I'm just kinda scared and confused.

Anyone else have similar experience? (had high blood pressure before)

[BigStew]

Today I went to the doctor and got my blood pressure checked. She said it was 153/104 which is very high for my age. She also said that I should stop lifting for 2 weeks (until the next appointment) if its better, then Ill resume my workouts. I never had any problems with blood pressure, this is the first time my blood pressure is this high. My parents blame it on lifting, that I lift heavy weights and it causes that, but I really have no idea why I have such high blood pressure.

Sorry if I sound like a noob, I'm just kinda scared and confused.

Anyone else have similar experience? (had high blood pressure before)

Never had blood pressure problems but that is very high for any age. I am not sure it is the weights but stay out of the gym you dont want to **** witht he heart the is the one muscle you cant injure.
Good Luck brotha

[vDa]

Yea, she said its very high. I have no ****ing idea though whats going on, I'm feeling 100%, no headaches whatsoever, feel normal.

Maybe its the stress at school? It just started so I'm not used to it, idk wtf is wrong..

[10TonBrick]

i have the same problem, but a bit worse. im from 180/100 when im nervous and active, down to 150/95 when relaxed.

my dad also had it bad at this age. i have been taking a med for it, but it didnt work, time for plan B

iv upped the cardio and will cut soon, as well as get more meds.

no side effects from it tho.

ps- heavy weights dont cause high BP...what the hell is that? its mostly genetic/weight/diet related IMO

[GreenTempo]

try hawthorn berries, theyll help even it ut whether its low or high

[vDa]

So should I work out or not?

My parents are worried as **** so am I, but its funny how my blood pressure jumps, when I came from school I had 153/102 after like 30 min I Measured it and it was 125/91.. Then again I measured and got 116/86

[MSmith19]

So should I work out or not?

My parents are worried as **** so am I, but its funny how my blood pressure jumps, when I came from school I had 153/102 after like 30 min I Measured it and it was 125/91.. Then again I measured and got 116/86

Do you do cardio?

[vDa]

Do you do cardio?

I usually do it, but for the last 2 months I kinda was lazy, I threw some heavy ass weights around so I slacked on cardio. (I ran maybe once per 2 weeks or so)

[MSmith19]

Don't smoke cigarettes or use any tobacco product.
Lose weight if you're overweight (BMI >/ 25)
Moderate intensity exercise 30 to 60 minutes, 4 to 7 days per week
Limit how much sodium you eat.
Limit how much alcohol you drink.
Eat foods containing enough potassium, calcium and magnesium.
Avoid fat and cholesterol.
Try relaxation techniques

[MSmith19]

1. Watch Your Weight: In over weight people, a 10 percent reduction in total body weight will sometimes normalize blood pressure.

2. Get Physical: Go for a brisk 30-minute walk 6 days a week.

3. Meditate: A new study shows it works for teens too.

4. Try Yoga: It reduces stress and strengthens the mind and body.

5. Butt Out: All forms of tobacco dramatically raise blood pressure.

6. Shake Off Salt: And sodium-rich foods such as soy sauce and canned soups.

7. Leave the Bar: 1-2 drinks a day is OK--even stress-relieving--but more can cause health problems.

8. Check Your Blood: Have cholesterol and triglycerides checked regularly.

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9. Reject Refined Foods: Shun the sally, sugary, pre-made, preserved, fried and fatty.

10. Swear Off Sodas: Soft drinks can deplete potassium (see No. 20).

11. Find Fiber: Think veggies and whole grains.

12. Forgo Fat: Choose white fish and skinless chicken and turkey. Skip cheese, bacon, red meat, gravy and desserts.

13. Toss the Trans Fats: These are a greater risk than even saturated fats.

14. Howl for Whole Oats: Eaten daily, oats lower hypertension.

15. Try L-Carnitine: Another amino acid, also found in protein.

16. DASH Your Diet: DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is high in fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy, and it's low in fat.

17. Defeat Diabetes: Diabetics who control their condition reduce hypertension risk.

18. Compute Your Body Mass Index: Multiply your weight in pounds by 703; then divide by your height in inches; then again divide by your height in inches. Try to stay between 18.5 and 24.9.

19. Mull Over a Multi: A daily multivitamin ensures that you're getting the basics.

20. Prefer Potassium: This crucial mineral is found in many fruits, vegetables, dairy foods, fish and supplements.

21. Make It Magnesium: It's in leafy greens, legumes, whole grains and supplements.

22. Value Vitamin C: The less vitamin C in the blood, the higher the blood pressure in hypertensive patients.

23. Boost Bioflavonoids: Available in fruits, vegetables and supplements, bioflavonoids enhance vitamin C's effect.

24. Embrace Vitamin E: Evidence suggests that vitamin E also magnifies vitamin C's blood pressure-lowering effect.

25. Get Milk: Hypertensive patients seldom drink enough milk--and they are usually low on calcium. Broccoli, spinach, tofu, goat milk and calcium supplements are alternatives.

26. Pick Pycnogenol: French maritime pine bark extract lowered blood pressure in a Chinese study, which was reported in the January 2, 2004 issue of Life Sciences.

27. Fish for Omega-3s: Stress essential fatty acid-containing foods or supplements of fish oil, flaxseed oil and primrose oil.

28. Queue Up for Coenzyme Q10: Hypertensive patients are often deficient in ubiquinone. Aside from supplements, organ meats are the richest sources.

29. Seize the Soy: Studies suggest that the isoflavones in soy, tofu, tempeh and miso make arterial walls more elastic.

30. Think Zinc: Zinc may reverse hypertension that has been caused by too much cadmium.

31. Have Some Hawthorn: An enzyme that can cause arteries to constrict is blocked by this berry.

32. Look for Linden: This blossom is often combined with hawthorn for blood pressure.

33. Target Taurine: This amino acid--available in protein and as a supplement--balances sodium and potassium in the blood, lowering blood pressure.

34. Crave Carrot Juice: Studies show it cleans arteries.

35. Cook with Cayenne: The capsicum in cayenne slows arteriosclerosis, which can cause hypertension.

36. Don't Pass on Parsley: It's a natural diuretic, which cuts blood pressure.

37. Go for Ginger: Ginger offers hypertensive benefits to some.

38. Seal the Deal: Goldenseal root may reduce blood pressure, especially when taken in conjunction with ginger.

39. Defy Dracula: Evidence shows that garlic lowers hypertension 2-7 percent. Onions help too.

40. Single Out Psyllium: Take this soluble fiber with plenty of water. Other sources of fiber include peas, beans, apples, pears and citrus fruit.

41. Consider Black Cohosh: Commonly used to alleviate the symptoms of menopause, this herb may also help with hypertension

[mattyoc3]

i sprained my ankle 5 weeks ago and they took my blood pressure at the hospital and say it was 105 over 60. just thought id throw that in there.

[10TonBrick]

i sprained my ankle 5 weeks ago and they took my blood pressure at the hospital and say it was 105 over 60. just thought id throw that in there.

wow...really low, i hate you haha jk

[vDa]

i sprained my ankle 5 weeks ago and they took my blood pressure at the hospital and say it was 105 over 60. just thought id throw that in there.

Yea thats perfect blood pressure, I took mine today at 4th try I got 105/67

So should I work out? (with my blood pressure jumps)

[10TonBrick]

Yea thats perfect blood pressure, I took mine today at 4th try I got 105/67

So should I work out? (with my blood pressure jumps)

i dont know man, i would, but its your call

[zippojay]

Yea thats perfect blood pressure, I took mine today at 4th try I got 105/67

So should I work out? (with my blood pressure jumps)

So you blood pressure went from 153/104 to 105/67?

[grayboy]

I had the same trouble last year...doc put me on some pills and then i went down to around 100/65...said f**k the pills and just started eating healthier and working out more often. haven't had a HP for about 10 monthes. I'm sure that mine is hereditary and that is supposed to be moderatly common and not "threatening".

[ahoier]

1. Watch Your Weight: In over weight people, a 10 percent reduction in total body weight will sometimes normalize blood pressure.

2. Get Physical: Go for a brisk 30-minute walk 6 days a week.
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41. Consider Black Cohosh: Commonly used to alleviate the symptoms of menopause, this herb may also help with hypertension

that's a nice list.....but anyone have a favorite 'stack' for high BP? lol......i'm currently on garlic, flax seed, and folic acid and lisinopril....doctor told me no to a multi...for now anyways.....

surely it wouldnt be a good idea to combine all these together? haha.

i typically take flax seed and folic acid in the morning. with the lisinopril

flax seed at lunch with the garlic (Garlique currently)

then at dinner take another flax seed and magnesium supp....