Tag Archives: dad

why did this happen to me last night?

well, last night i went to a chinese restaurant, then after i felt dizzy and numb, then all of a sudden i sorta fell dead, then my dad was pounding me for about a minute until i woke up why did this happen? I did not have a stomach ache or anything, nor did i … Continue reading

How can I motivate my husband (sedentary, high blood pressure, overweight) to be…?

…healthier? He’ll have a heart attack. Since we adopted a baby, he no longer goes to the gym, but instead spends most of his time on the computer or watching tv. The doctor says he must lose weight but he just feels bad about himself and doesn’t do it. He tends to be defeatist about … Continue reading

Food with LOW Iron and to reduce High Blood Pressure?

My dad has high blood pressure and it’s really bad. He told me that the doctor said that he can’t eat a lot of food with high iron in it either. I really want to help my dad become more healthy and do whatever it takes. Also, do you guys know any type of specific … Continue reading

Blood pressure of 160/102 high?

My dad recently got his bp checked and it was 160/102 hes 48 years old, i know that high. Right? What foods should he eat/or avoid? How can he lower his bp?

High Blood Pressure?

My husbands doctor put him on Blood Pressure Meds this morning. He is only 22 years old, he isnt over weight. High Blood Pressure runs in his family but I still feel like part of its my fault. I dont cook healthy for him, we eat alot of fast food. I was wondering if anyone … Continue reading

What causes tachycardia? Any foods in particular?

Recently, I’ve been experiencing tachycardia and palpitations. They occur most usually 2 hours after I eat, or sometimes at random moments. My emotions are fine. I’m 17. I take stress easy. I took an ekg 2 weeks ago and my heart was normal. I have a peptic ulcer, history of asthma and laryngitis. My mother’s … Continue reading

I'm 14 years old and I have high blood pressure. What should I do?

Yesterday at school we had our blood pressure taken and the nurse said my blood pressure was high, I think it was something like 155/83. What does this number mean? What can I do to lower it? Are there things I shouldn’t eat, like sweets, ice cream, salt, or other foods? My doctor never said … Continue reading

HIGH blood pressure help ASAP?????

OK, I READ SOME OF YOUR ANSWERS AND I CAN’T GET MEDICAID I MAKE TO MUCH, AND FOR THE COUNTY HOSPITAL I MAKE TO MUCH THERE TO, SO WHAT IS A GIRL TO DO NOW?? DON’T YOU THINK THAT I WOULD LOOK CRAZY FOR GOING TO THE ER FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE PILLS?? IT RUNS … Continue reading

I'm 14 years old and I have high blood pressure, what should I do?

Today at school we had our blood pressure taken and the nurse said my blood pressure was high, I think it was something like 155/83. What does this mean? What can I do to lower it? Are there things I shouldn’t eat, like sweets, icecream, salt, or other foods? My doctor never said anything about … Continue reading

What food/fruit lowers blood pressure but doesn't contain potassium?? Ten Points!!?

Today, my dad was told that his blood pressure was a bit high and I wanted to know what fruits, food, or vitamins lowers blood pressure but with one exception, it can’t contain potassium which is kind of hard because potassium is what lowers blood pressure? Well, at least I think it does? So, is … Continue reading

I'm worried about my dad, he's a surgeon and has high blood pressure..?

I’m really scared for my dad. He’s a consultant surgeon and his job is very stressful, he does a 7am-9pm job and I’m so worried for him. He was diagnosed with high blood pressure a few years ago, and even though he takes his medication daily, I am always frightened that one day he might … Continue reading