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2003/02/09, 05:27 AM
I've have just joined a gym and part of their practice is to take new members blood pressure. Unfortunately mine was high and I was adviced to contact my doctor which I did. I'm feeling really low at the moment, can only do gently exercise and no salt intake until my condition is controlled. It's nearly impossible to find any tinned food without salt. Can anyone provide me with advice on a salt free diet.
Many thanks
Jeanie
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2003/02/09, 04:36 PM
Hi Jeanie,
I was diagnosed with HBP in 2001 which was a shock too. Two days later I passed out at Chili's restaurant and ended up in ER and stayed overnight for further tests. I thought I was having a heart attack and it turned out to be Angina as a result of uncontrolled HBP. I guess that's why it called the "silent" killer.
I am currently on meds which control my pressure very well. It is almost impossible to lead a "salt free" diet to be quite honest with you. You may want to search the net for "low-sodium" recipes. I tend to purchase fresh or frozen veggies more so than canned foods because I can control whether or not to use salt. They do make salt-free canned veggies if that is your preference, too.
Just follow your doctor's advice and I am sure with leading a fit and healthier lifestyle, you will get that pressure under control with or possibly without meds.
Hugs....
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Pamela
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2003/02/09, 04:52 PM
Jeanie... don't be down, my wife was diagnosed last year with the same bp. Really up there. He Was going to put her on meds, after more blood tests. It doesn't take long after you start excersing for the hbp to come down. If you do cardio, don't go higher than about 65% of your max hr.
Like red_lady said, stay away from canned veggies, also I would add ALL canned goods, and anything previously prepared that is sold frozen. Don't eat anything from a box or can. Stay away from msg as well, as that is a type of salt.
So, a year later my wifes bp is normal and no meds. She is 46 and works out with me 3x a week. I don't know if your dr recommended you monitor it yourself, but that would be a great idea. The best time to take your bp is when you get up.
Hope this helps.
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Nothing is too small to know, and nothing is too big to attempt!
Ivan Montreal Canada
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2003/02/10, 03:12 PM
Thank you for your comments and support I had such plans when I joined the gym. I'm at the docs tomorrow for blood tests. I'd always considered my diet to be healthy but didn't consider salt. We eat lots of fresh fruit and veg,have done for years don't buy ready made meals. I usually have tinned tuna mackeral or cottage cheese with salad for lunch. But now of course I can't eat the tinned fish. It's really bland eating vegetables that haven't been cooked with salt.My friend said to try steaming food which I'm going to try, and roasting vegetables.I intend buying a reference book for should and should not with regard to food. I'll get there it's just getting my head round it.
Thank you so much for your advice, it's reasuring to know there is life with hbp.
Regards
Jeanie
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