Seen my doctor for a check up

[stephanieg]

I seen my doctor for a check up mainly my blood pressure.My blood pressure was a huge concern a while due to stress was one cause.I was getting stressed out a lot and my doctor said I needed to do something about it.I do now have it under control.I get stressed out,I go into my office with the door closed and calm down by squeezing my stress relieve ball.At home,get my .357 mag and shoot at a target.I do drink lots of water and eat right which I have to watch it.My father's side of the family has a long history of heart attacks and I am at risk later in my life although I am 32 years old.My doctor is proud of me,blood pressure looks good and also proud of me relieving my stress.

[gwenshack]

Glad to hear! My hubby's BP has been through the roof lately so he's been trying to make dietary changes. It's hard though. :goodluck:

[stephanieg]

I have been keeping it up.My blood pressure before the changes,was bad and something needed to change.

[thomasAnderson]

To control your BP u have do the following:
Exercise regularly at least 30 to 60 minutes daily.
Eata a healthy diet.
Reduce salt (sodium) n your diet
Limit the amount of alcohol you drink.

[stephanieg]

I was drinking energy drinks too,cut them out totaly.I do eat right too.

[WebLady]

I had a BO scare years ago and cut down on salt and have it under control now. It gets a little elevated now when I get stressed, but nothing major ... I don't think at least. I did have an EKG the other day and everything was normal.

Sounds like you are doing well, so good for you :)

[stephanieg]

I even cut out salt too.My father's side of the family's medical history of heart attacks gave me a huge wake up call also.I do drink,2 or 3 beers most of the time and that is it

[vividwang]

dear stephanieg, i am very glad to hear that your stress are relieving. everyone knows heavy pressures are bad for people with heart disease. and i hope you will feel free and happy everyday.

[stephanieg]

I relieve the stress very well.I get mad at work,I go in my office and close the door.I squeeze my stress relieving ball until I am calmed down.

[v1cky84]

Good for you. I'm glad that your BP looks good and was able to find a way to relieve your stress.