- male
- 45 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm a bit worried about my blood pressure. Normally, it sits around 12090, but every now and then, it'll spike to about 130100, or drop to 10080. It used to be at 10070. I'm trying to find a natural solution and wondering if Ayurveda could help manage this, as I really don't want to be on medication forever. I lead a pretty active lifestyle, and I'm really careful with my diet and regular exercise. What do you think? Is there an alternative approach I could try?
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Physician opinion for bp.
Dr. Anshul Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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