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High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
High blood pressure may be physiological or a reaction to stress or
anxiety. Your blood pressure will be checked regularly throughout your
pregnancy. There are many things you can do to help maintain a health
blood pressure. Here are some great suggestions to help you maintain
your blood presure during your pregnancy.
Suggestions:
Exercise regularly
Maintain a healthy, balanced diet, containing plenty of raw fruits
and vegetables
Protein is very important in preventing high blood pressure and
ecclampsia, you need at least 80 grams of protein daily
Limiting red meat can help you maintain a lower blood pressure,
make sure you are getting protein from other sources
Salt your food to taste, do not eliminate salt from your diet
Cucumbers help reduce blood pressure
Avoid stress where possible
Instead of coffee, tea, or colas, drink: raspberry leaf, nettles,
limeflower or dandelion teas
Juice of half a lemon or lime plus two teaspoons of cream of
tartar in a half a cup of water once a day for three days, lowers your
blood pressure, if needed, repeat after a break of two days
2-4 capsules of Passionflower daily, or 15 drops of the tincture
three times a day, continue for several weeks for the most benefit.
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