Question 1

Do bananas lower blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Eating bananas lower blood pressure due to their high potassium content.

Question 2

What should be avoided in high BP?

Accepted Answer

Excessive salt intake, processed foods, refined sugars and high fatty foods

Question 3

Does lemon lower BP?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't lower BP but Lemon contains high amounts of Vitamin C, which acts as an anti-oxidant, removing free radicals from the body.

Question 4

What is the main cause of high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Common factors that can lead to high blood pressure include: A diet high in salt, fat , and/or cholesterol . Chronic conditions such as kidney and hormone problems, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Family history, especially if your parents or other close relatives have high blood pressure.

Question 5

What are the 4 stages of heart failure?

Accepted Answer

Stage 1:Cardiac disease but no symptoms and no physical limitations in ordinary activity. Stage 2: Mild symptoms and slight limitation in physical activity. Stage 3: Siginificant limitation in physical activity due to symptoms, comfortable ony at rest. Stage 4: Severe limitaitons, symptoms even at rest.

Question 6

Can hypertension be cured?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension is a chronic disease. It can be controlled with medication and lifestyle changes

Question 7

What foods cause high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

High sodium foods, processed foods and oily/fried foods

Question 8

What should we do when BP is high?

Accepted Answer

Seek medical help, Eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, avoid processed foods and reduce stress

Question 9

Is Sleeping on left side bad for heart?

Accepted Answer

No. Sleeping on your left side is thought to have the most benefits to your overall health

Question 10

What is the best drink for high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Water, berry juice and beet juice

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