173/128 At Age Forty Five

I was seeing the doctor for an entirely different factor when the title reading was done. I had no symptoms, not even a slight headache. Blood pressure that high is extremely unsafe no matter exactly what the age and that reading meant something had actually to be done.

Tension: It was a high anxiety time in our family. Tension levels can make this issue even worse.

Herbs: There are a few herbs that can help in this battle. The one decided on was garlic. When I have a medical problem I go over herbs with my medical professional. He knows a fair bit and will listen. Even though I am a master herbalist the physician plays a big role in handling medical problems.

Medication: It took a while to find the ideal mix. The first one had not been strong enough. The 2nd triggered a major allergic response. The third worked however needed a diuretic. Now my blood pressure is (lastly) steady.

Weight: At the time I was very heavy. Part of the success has actually been dropping forty pounds. I could use another forty gone but it's going to be slower.

You may wonder why I'm informing you about this. My case is not uncommon. A third of the individuals who have high blood pressure do not even know it. It takes either the physician discovering it like he did mine or a major medical problem caused by the readings for many to discover.



If you've been avoiding the physician's office due to cost, and numerous people are doing that due to the fact that of high deductibles, you may wish to consider having your pressure inspected. Many supermarkets and drug stores have machines that test and there are other locations that provide complimentary screening. Do it regularly and you may be able to prevent something life threatening.