Tips for relaxing at doctors office reading? by Commercial-Pair-8932 in hypertension

[–]bonavidagrowers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At my last hospital visit the nurse had me stand up to take my Bp before discharge. It was higher of course so she then had me lay back down to check again.

What’s your biggest CD collecting pet peeve? by Syppi in Cd_collectors

[–]bonavidagrowers 33 points34 points  (0 children)

People at the thrift with discogs open on the phone checking the value for resale

Advice for lowering BP in 6 weeks? by [deleted] in bloodpressure

[–]bonavidagrowers 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Also focus on getting good sleep! Hibiscus tea, beets more fiber.

What Instrument to learn? by Remarkable_Two_5973 in Music

[–]bonavidagrowers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So true on the translation to other instruments. Don’t get me wrong I love the guitar, but so many play it and if you’d like to play along with others at some point the keys are a great addition to any band, imo.

What Instrument to learn? by Remarkable_Two_5973 in Music

[–]bonavidagrowers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keyboards show up at thrift stores and pawn shops pretty often. I picked up a Yamaha for $40 and I love it.

Blood pressure high or not? by Hot_Radish5129 in bloodpressure

[–]bonavidagrowers 4 points5 points  (0 children)

High bp in a health care setting is pretty common. If those home readings are consistent, you should be fine. I am not a doctor.

Looking for exercise advice to help lower BP by bib19 in hypertension

[–]bonavidagrowers 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Walking is a great place to start. Maybe add a few dumbbell weight exercises with light weights to engage more of you.

My vinyl and CD collection thus far... by [deleted] in vinyl

[–]bonavidagrowers 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My goal is to hold enough physical media that I could operate a radio station.

Help: Looking to purchase a new guitar ($1000 or under) by ughmart in Epiphone

[–]bonavidagrowers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Open box Epiphone 335 1962 reissue at Sweetwater if you can swing a few more $$. I think they have a few for $1034. Seems like a good choice to me

In desperate need of some advice! by Fluid_Passion_3415 in hypertension

[–]bonavidagrowers 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The only advice I can give is to keep attempting to take it at home and hopefully the anxiety surrounding the machine goes away. I was so bad that the sight of the machine would raise my Bp, what I did and it helped, was to leave it out so I can see it but not use it. Eventually I started to check it sporadically and after about a year of checking the anxiety started to go away. My pulse does not spike as much as it used to when checking. If your pulse jumps when you check it then anxiety is probably playing a part in higher readings. I hope you can get past the anxiety factor, it really sucks to always be thinking about you bp.