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Join in on interesting and helpful discussions in our vibrant online community. You’ll learn how others are dealing with their hypertension and gain valuable insight on controlling your own blood pressure. Take a look at the most recent post from our User Forum:
Forum - High Blood Pressure Forum
Topic - BP high at 29yrs, need to change something
Hi, I would suggest that you take a look at this list:
http://forum.resperate.com/power-blood-pressure-lowering-list-t680.html
I also recommend that you give Resperate a try, if you haven't already. Regarding your question about meds, that is up to you and your Doctor.
Cheers!
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Your questions about high blood pressure are answered by our board certified doctor. Browse through hundreds of helpful answers or ask your own question in our Ask Dr. Rowena page. Here’s a recent question:.
Weight training and high blood pressure
Topic - Diet & Exercise
Q: Is weight training dangerous for someone with high BP? Can it cause high BP? A: Both aerobic exercise and weight training, which is known as resistance exercise, can help lower blood pressure. Regular exercise has been found to lower, not increase, blood pressure. However, weight training with an intense isometric component can cause swings in blood pressure that could be dangerous. It is best to consult with your physician prior to starting any exercise program.
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For an interesting collection of information, blogs and news about hypertension, visit our All About Hypertension page. Take a look at a recent snippet:
The Minimal Impact of a Big Hypertension Study
Topic - The Minimal Impact of a Big Hypertension Study
(The New York Times) The surprising news made headlines in December 2002. Generic pills for high blood pressure, which had been in use since the 1950s and cost only pennies a day, worked better than newer drugs that were up to 20 times as expensive. The findings, from one of the biggest clinical trials ever organized by the federal government, promised to save the nation billions of dollars in treating the tens of millions of Americans with hypertension — even if the conclusions did seem to threaten pharmaceutical giants like Pfizer that were making big money on blockbuster hypertension drugs.
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