High blood pressure often has no clear symptoms, so feeling well is not enough to assess it. One reading does not provide the full picture either. Agree with your clinician how and when to measure at home and which results require contact.
Keep a useful measurement record
Use a suitable device and cuff size. Sit quietly before measuring, support your back and rest your arm. Record the result, time and treatment without selecting only the lowest number. Bring the record and device to an appointment if your technique needs checking.
For food, choose one clear step: compare salt in bread, sauces and prepared meals, or use less salty ingredients in your cooking. The DASH pattern emphasizes vegetables, fruit, whole grains and appropriate protein sources. Do not introduce potassium supplements or salt substitutes without checking, particularly with kidney disease or certain medicines.
Comparing an omega supplement
Forever Arctic Sea is available as an EPA and DHA source from fish and squid oils when reviewing your dietary intake. Check the local amount, allergens and medicines with a clinician or pharmacist. It is not a blood pressure medicine and does not promise that prescribed treatment can be reduced.
Add manageable activity, less alcohol and support to stop smoking. Chest pain, severe breathlessness, sudden weakness or speech problems require emergency help. Do not wait for an aloe drink or supplement to improve the situation.
Sources: NHLBI NHLBI NIH ODS Forever Living.
Common questions
Can I stop medicine if I feel well?
Not without agreement with your clinician. High blood pressure often has no symptoms.
Is every mineral supplement good for blood pressure?
No. Potassium in particular needs checking with illnesses and medicines.
Before first use
Choose products for your dietary routine and care needs. Follow a healthcare professional’s advice for diagnosis and treatment of symptoms. Check suitability first during pregnancy and for use by children.
