My blood pressure seems to be getting worse today: 180/110

Your elevated blood pressure readings are of great concern. Having a diastolic reading above 100 is very dangerous and puts you at risk for a variety of serious health problems some of which can come on very suddenly.

At this point, I highly recommend you see a health care provider immediately to have your situation assessed due to the uncontrolled nature of the your problem. Natural therapies may be able to help you but because your blood pressure is so high right now you must seek one on one professional help from a regular or alternative medical provider. Once you have gotten things somewhat under control you can start to experiment with using a supplement based approach.

In the meantime, make sure you stay well hydrated, watch your sodium intake, reduce your stress and engage in mild activity like walking. In the future you may consider natural products that contain taurine, magnesium, hawthorne extract and coleus Forskohlii (see posting from 4-9-2008 http://www.vitabase.com/doctor/questions/help-for-high-blood-pressure-and-allergies-336.aspx for more specific information regarding blood pressure.

In Health,

Dr. Passero

Dr. Kevin Passero

Dr. Passero completed four years of post-graduate medical education in Portland, Oregon at one of only four accredited Naturopathic Medical Schools in the country. His Naturopathic training consisted of classroom study equivalent to conventional medical school and included extensive exposure to patients under the guidance of MD’s, Chiropractors, Naturopaths and Acupuncturists. While there, Dr. Passero trained and preceptored with some of the nations leading doctors in the field of natural medicine. (To learn more about an accredited Naturopathic Education, you may visit http://www.naturopathic.org/viewbulletin.php?id=19) Dr. Passero continues his post-graduate training through ongoing participation in continuing education and preceptor-ship with other experts in the field of natural medicine. In addition to private practice, Dr. Passero works with leading manufacturers of natural health products and as a Naturopathic Consultant for businesses interested in bringing natural health to the public in a responsible manner. This work keeps him abreast of the latest medical research regarding natural medicine. In his practice, Dr. Passero focuses on restoring harmony to both the body and mind with a specific emphasis on hormonal regulation and endocrinology. Through education and guidance patients are able to unlock the natural healing power contained within each one of us. He is currently the Vice President of the Maryland Association of Naturopathic Physicians and is an active member of the National Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians.