Most common questions used to investigate
Do you add salt to your food?
Do you drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water every day?
Do you wear compression stockings?
Have you ever made a note of your body positions and the ones that reduce your blood pressure?
Do you exercise regularly?
Do you eat small meals?
Common conclusions
The common advice you'll hear across all diets is the reduction of sodium intake. But that's for people with normal or high blood pressure as salt is known to increase your blood pressure. When you have low blood pressure though, it makes sense to increase the intake of sodium (which is, by the way, nothing but plain salt). That said, if you're old and have pre-existing conditions, check with your doctor before increasing salt intake as excess sodium is known to increase heart failures.
Dehydration is one of the common causes of low blood pressure. When you drink good amounts of water, it will improve blood circulation and can increase the overall volume of blood, both of which can reduce the possibility of low blood pressure.
Avoid them as much as you can since they can pool blood in your legs and prevent its free circulation. If you must wear them, opt for the elastic stockings that are used to treat conditions like varicose veins as they reduce the pooling of blood in your legs.
Well, this is not easy, but it is something that can be helpful to treat low blood pressure at home. Many times, you can get a dizzy feeling when you suddenly stand up from a sleeping position or when you sit cross-legged. But this varies from person to person, so start maintaining a log of your low blood pressure and the specific body positions that exacerbate it.
Regular exercise will ensure the movement of blood through your entire body. In fact, when your heart rate goes up, more blood is pumped into your body, and this increases the pressure. So, regular exercise of about 30 to 60 minutes each day can treat your low blood condition without the need for medications.
Though eating smaller meals is a bit more work, it can be worthwhile in the long-run, and can be achieved with just a little bit of planning. Ideally, eat small meals that contain high amounts of fiber and protein with low carbs to prevent fluctuations in your blood pressure. Avoid foods that are rich in carbohydrates such as rice, pasta, and potatoes.
Excellent. Just be aware of your carbs intake and the portions you consume as sometimes, you can end up overeating with small meals. Also, your doctor might recommend drinking one or two cups of coffee or tea every day as the caffeine content is known to boost your blood pressure. That said, avoid drinking coffee throughout the day as you can become immune to the effects of caffeine.
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