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 Blood Pressure Blues.
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Hypertension Hell...

I've been struggling with stage 3 (severe) Hypertension (+200/100) since I discovered the problem in 2006. The problem is, the drugs lower my blood pressure, but make me feel like crap. (Dizziness, fatigue, a feeling of weakness, light headed feeling when I move too quick, have to pee a lot...)
The other problem with BP drugs is, they can have adverse effects on the active lifestyle of an athlete.
The list of possible side effects is frightening.

In my research, I have found 3 great papers on Hypertension and Athletes.
If you are a physically active person with High Blood Pressure, please read these arcticles. They may help.

www.aafp.org/afp/20020801/445.html

us.commercial.lifefitness.com/content.cfm/hypertensionandexercise

www.afpafitness.com/articles/articles-and-newletters/research-articles-index/exercise-program-design/hypertension-and-exercise/


I want to lower it without the need for drugs. So, I will lose 30 pounds, (Continue to) adjust my eating lifestyle (diet), and exercise at least 5 times a week.

Live Long & Prosper.


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