Improving Blood Pressure page

[mauler5858]

Hey guys. I have been around here for a bit now, and have been on the wagon since Halloween. I had a few studder steps during the Christmas holiday, but overall I have been in the right direction. I have gone from 276lbs to 255lbs in this time. As for my eating I am 100% grain free, still some dairy(not too much), some dark chocolate(not too much), and a couple of glasses of red wine a week. Currently supplement with multivitamin, fish oil, and probiotics.

Earlier this year I started having blood pressure problems with an average BP of 145/95ish and the doc put me on lisinopril. After starting Primal I was able to drop the BP med. Now my BP is running around 130-135/78 average. I know this is not horrible, but I know it could be better.

What I am asking from you guys Is any advice you can offer from similar experience, or anything I can do to make this BP even better. I had heard that drinking hibiscus tea can be beneficial.

Thanks in advance.

[Him]

What do you credit the BP reduction you've already seen to?

I don't know about hibiscus tea per se, but potassium levels seem to be strongly linked to blood pressure. Random web link: Potassium is Key for Healthy Blood Pressure | Health Tips

If your diet can't provide enough, supplementation makes sense to me....but I'm far from an expert.

[peril]

Move slowly, a lot. Get plenty of sunshine, if available. Reduce stress. Continue eating clean - you seem to be OK here

[mauler5858]

What do you credit the BP reduction you've already seen to?

I don't know about hibiscus tea per se, but potassium levels seem to be strongly linked to blood pressure. Random web link: Potassium is Key for Healthy Blood Pressure | Health Tips

If your diet can't provide enough, supplementation makes sense to me....but I'm far from an expert.

Extremely good article. Thank you! I have a physical on Friday and I will get him to check it in my bloodwork and we can see where I stand on potassium.

As for what I attribute it to, I certainly think that going Primal and most specifically ditching the grains has given me success.

[mauler5858]

Move slowly, a lot. Get plenty of sunshine, if available. Reduce stress. Continue eating clean - you seem to be OK here

I am trying as hard as I can to follow the Primal Fitness plan. Moving slowly and very often, lifting heavy things(3 30 minute lifting sessions per week), sprinting once a week. Sunshine, I get it when I can. Lovely desk job. Reduce stress....I am trying every chance I can. Seeing weight come off is certainly reducing some of it.