Wellness

[Patriot3]

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@sfnative wrote:

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@Patriot3 wrote:

I have borderline high BP.  Meaning it jumps up and down.  Two hours ago it was 114/63.  I thought I would check it again before I took my med and it is 159/81.  Drives me crazy!!  Guess time to check in w/my Cardiologist.

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@Patriot3 

There are many things which can affect your blood pressure.

*First thing in the morning, it's usually on the lower side.

*After bathing/showering, it will be higher.  (Because your body is hot/really warm)

*Somewhat after a meal, your BP should drop, because a certain amount of your blood travels to the "portal system," which is located near the intestines and liver.

*If you do not keep hydrated by drinking sufficient fluid, your blood pressure can actually skyrocket and worse, your thought processes can slow considerably, which occurs in the elderly population quite often.

*Sodium intake:  Watch how much you salt your food and how much you salt the food you're making.  Additionally, do you tend to purchase "salty foods?"  If you're living a salty life per these parameters, it's possible your BP could be greatly affected and run high.  The best thing we can do for our bodies is to not add salt to what's on our plate and to add minimal salt when cooking.  Best advice is to cease purchasing salty snacks.

*After a nap or rest of several hours, your BP should ready lower (with legs elevated).

*Every time your physiology is "excited," whether in argument, at a party, in the heat of getting ready for the holidays, etc., your body is running some amount of adrenalin, which naturally raises your blood pressure.  Best practices is to lead a life free of stressors which cause the release of adrenalin.  Ha!  I know that's easier said than done, as I'm attempting to do the same.

There's so much more to be said, but I'll stop here.

Wishing you the best of luck.

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@sfnativeThanks for your good wishes.  Yes, I know all these things.  One problem I seem to have is anxiety and too much worrying.  Need to stop that.  Yes!  easier said than done.  I do watch my sodium, do stay away from salt and drink water.  Anyway, thanks again!   And you be healthy, too!