What is the reason people have high blood pressure?
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Hi,
In the book I am reading, Dr. Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes, he writes that most high blood pressure is caused by to many dissolved fats in the bloodstream make it more viscous, and thus more difficult to pump. This might not be the case with your brother though.
Is he hydrated properly?
Is he avoiding acidic foods and soft drinks? Coffee is acidic too.
Best of luck to you.
I gather his medication caused the high blood, is this correct? Any family history of high blood pressure, some foods you eat can raise blood pressure, stress. His doctor needs to take note and find out what is causing this.
High blood pressure and Lupus can be caused by prednisone and it can also be caused by kidney or heart issues associated with Lupus. There are ways to help lower blood pressure without taking medication such as a low salt, low fat diet. These should be followed when on prednisone anyway but they will also help lower blood pressure. Unfortunately, he may still have to take blood pressure medication if there are complications due to his Lupus. I wish him the best!