anyone got any tips for reducing high blood pressure naturally

[Honey]

I don't want to have to take statins.
x

[JaneJ]

There are pilates exercises that help. One is lying down so takes no effort either!!

My friend took statins but go awful leg pains so stopped taking them.

Porridge helps too and there are other foods that help but I can't remember them off the top of my head. Mr Google will know!!

Good luck and hope this helps.

P.s apparently less stress helps too!! Good luck with that one!!!  sp0

[annie]

Statins are for lowering cholesterol not reducing  high blood pressure Honey. You should really see your GP & see what he suggests, relaxation techniques can help, but if blood pressure is very  high, it is dangerous & it can lead to  a fatal heart attack and shouldn't be treated lightly

[Honey]

tha22222
been to gp.
having blood pressure tested every 2 days
still very high
given 2 weeks off work, and told to rest more....which I really am trying to do
gp brilliant
he suggested tai chi might  help with relaxation and stress
I do indeed think this would help, and the local leisure centre has a class I could attend once a week
but,
it would cost me 6.00 each time, plus transport costs  as carers allowance doesn't qualify for concessions and we are not on benefits as we are classed as a single couple . wouldn't  qualify for a carers grant as we are not on benefits.
I will try and attend this though.
has anyone here tried tai chi.
x

[annie]

I have only tried taster sessions of tai chi & found them very reaxing

[wendy]

you dont have to be on benefits to get a carers grant.

[JaneJ]

[wendy]