Can yoga cure bp?
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Mar 02 2010
Q: Can yoga cure high BP without taking medicine?
A: Regular exercise, such as yoga, can help control blood pressure. Depending on how high the blood pressure, drugs may also be needed. Neither a regular exercise program nor medication is a cure for high blood pressure. Once you stop either one, high blood pressure will return.
Tags: Blood Pressure & Hypertension, blood pressure drugs, bp, control blood pressure, Diet & Exercise, exercise program, high blood pressure, hypertension, medication, taking medicine, yogaCan atherosclerosis be reversed?
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Feb 10 2010
Q: Can arteriosclerosis be reversed other than surgically?
A: Surgery does not reverse atherosclerosis of the arteries. Surgery can bypass clogged arteries or can create an opening which allows blood to flow. However, some reversal can occur with medication. Certain blood fat reducing drugs decrease the build up in the arteries.
Tags: arteries, atherosclerosis, Heart Health, Medical Conditions, medicationTreating anxiety without medication
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Jan 27 2010
Q: I am prone to anxiety. What is the best way to help it without medication? Also, every time I go to the gynecologist, my blood pressure is sky high even though I take Inderal 60 mg on a daily basis. What helps white coat syndrome?
A: Exercise. Regular exercise has been shown to reduce anxiety and is good for your heart. Most of us don’t make time in our lives for enough exercise. Shorts bursts of exercise scattered throughout the day are effective. Thinking it takes an hour long session to get results is wrong. Do what you can when you have some time. Ten minutes here and there can really make a difference. Learning to control your anxiety especially that is associated with a doctor visit can help with white coat syndrome. Wikkipedia offers a good discussion of the topic. Click here.
Tags: anxiety, Anxiety & Stress, blood pressure, Diet & Exercise, doctor visit, exercise, hypertension, inderal, medication, white coat syndrome, wikkipediaThe need for multiple meds
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Dec 29 2009
Q: Is it normal to be prescribed more than 1 drug for high blood pressure? Here is a list of meds I’m on: bystolic 5 MG, zetia 10 MG, tekturma 150 MG, diovan 320 MG, crestor 20 MG, and nifedicall 60 MG.
A: It can often take multiple drugs to control high blood pressure. It is not unusual to be on more than one medication. Not all the drugs you are taking are for blood pressure control. Zetia and Crestor are drugs to help improve your blood fat levels. Both high blood fat levels and high blood pressure are risk factors for heart disease so both your problems are being treated. A regular exercise program will help improve both so add exercise if it isn’t part of your daily routine.
Tags: blood pressure control, crestor, Diovan, drugs, exercise program, Heart Health, high blood pressure, medication, meds, risk factors for heart disease, Taking BP Meds, ZetiaSide effects from medication
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Dec 29 2009
Q: In the last couple of years it seems that many of the drugs they have given me for High Blood Pressure cause bad side effects. They blister my lips or even cause sore skin around my mouth. It is beyond frustrating and the doctors don’t know what to do. Can you help?
A: It is difficult to know how an individual will react to a drug ahead of time. I am sure your doctors are doing their best to choose drugs in different categories in hopes of finding one that will control your blood pressure without side effects. The lack of side effects is one of the reasons I like to recommend use of the RESPeRATE.
Tags: drugs, high blood pressure, medication, RESPeRATE, side effect, side effects, Taking BP MedsSide effects of drug Benicar
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Dec 14 2009
Q: How safe is the drug Benicar and what are the side effects?
A: All drugs have side effects. No drug is 100% safe as everyone responds differently to medication. Talk to your doctor about any problems you are having. Dizziness is a common side effect of Benicar. To read about other known side effects click here.
Tags: benicar, Dizziness, drugs, medication, side effect, side effects, Taking BP MedsVariability of BP readings
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Nov 19 2009
Q: My readings vary a lot, ranging from the healthy zone of 115/76 all the way up to 150/95. Many of my readings are in the 136/86 zone +/- In addition to being a Resperate user for several years, I am also newly taking a betablocker to help control my blood pressure. What is the significance of having such a wide range of readings?
A: Blood pressure is not constant. It varies with activities and natural body rhythms. However, when you repeatedly have elevated readings, it shows your blood pressure is not in good control. I assume this is why you were started on medication.
Tags: betablocker, blood pressure, Blood Pressure & Hypertension, hypertension, Measuring Your BP, medication, RESPeRATEThe role of Statins (medication)
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Nov 19 2009
Q: Do Statins play a role in lowering blood pressure?
A: Statins are prescribed to lower blood fats. They help lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. Although they are not considered a treatment for high blood pressure, recent studies have shown they also lower blood pressure.
Tags: blood fats, heart attack, high blood pressure, lower blood pressure, lowering blood pressure, Medical Conditions, medication, Misc, statinsTreating uncontrolled high blood pressure
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Oct 08 2009
Q: My BP is high: 200+/-10 over 120+/- 10 I have tried all the meds made and have been checked for every known cause with no results. They cause drug induced gout/other problems. I have been to a number of clinics with no result. Will this machine [Resperate] work for me?
A: RESPeRATE has been clinically proven to lower blood pressure. Studies have shown that the higher the blood pressure, the better the reduction expected. It should help you control your pressure. However, your blood pressure is so high you might still require medication to be in good control. Discuss a trial with your doctor.
Tags: Blood Pressure & Hypertension, bp, gout, high blood pressure, hypertension, lower blood pressure, medication, Misc, RESPeRATE, uncontrolled high blood pressureHesitant to treat drug side effect with drug
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Sep 23 2009
Q: I have young onset Parkinson’s disease and went from having problems with low bp to problems with high bp. Through trial and error we figured out that one of the meds I take is causing the high bp (wellbutrin, but nothing else works). My Dr wants to treat it with bp meds, but I am hesitant to add any other meds to treat a side effect. My bp is 135/95 average for 4 months now. When is bp high enough to need to treat and if it is caused by meds do you have to treat it or are there any other options available?
A: Your blood pressure is at a level where it needs to be treated. Since you are not interested in taking more medication, you should talk to your doctor about a trial with the RESPeRATE. It has been clinically proven to lower blood pressure without side effects.
Tags: bp, hypertension, lower blood pressure, Medical Conditions, medication, Parkinsons disease, RESPeRATE, Taking BP Meds, wellbutrin
