My husband's Blood Pressure is very high. It's been like this for a while. He is taken Lisonoprel 40mg. Excersizing normal and eating right. But BP is very high. BP reading is in the 140/80 to the 160/90. What can he do to lower the BP and what can i do help him. He is always in the ER and they say that he is fine.
What can my Husband do?
Hi Wife Need Answers,
First step would be to bump up the activity. If he's exercising 3 days a week, bump it up to 5. If he's exercising 30 minutes, bump it up to 60. The more activity the more result you'll see.
Second step, look at the DASH diet and find ways to implement. Following the DASH diet can lower blood pressure within 14 days. You can learn more about the DASH diet here.
Third, add omega 3 fatty acids. If your husband is not already eating fish regularly and incorporating other sources of omega 3 fatty acids, find ways to increase his intake. Here's a post where you can learn more:
Top 5 Omega-3 Sources to Lower Cholesterol
Fourth, make sure his sodium intake is reduced. Here's a post with tips:
Lower Your Blood Pressure, Cut Sodium Intake
Also, two posts with additional info you may find useful:
Lower High Blood Pressure: Use Celery for More than Just Weight Loss
Lower High Blood Pressure with Magnesium
Remember to discuss all supplements with his MD.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson, RD
Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure
Thank you for getting back to me. He has been doing all the things you were talking about.. The excerzing he has been trying to do more but if he does his chest will start hurting.
He is going to see another doctor to see what he says about his BP.
thank you again
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