My blood pressure was measured at the clinic. Result 171/98 so not really low. The doctor told me that medicines are only given above 180/110. I am 76 and live in Khon Kaen province.
Maarten Vasbinder has been living in Isaan for 1½ years now, where he met a wonderful woman with whom he shares joys and sorrows. His profession is general practitioner, a profession that he mainly practiced in Spain. On Thailandblog he answers questions from readers and writes about medical facts.
What is high blood pressure and what can you do about it?
Expats and retirees living in Thailand would do well to have their blood pressure measured regularly. Thai food is often way too salty. Curries and sauces are often packed with salt, the mineral sodium of which raises your blood pressure.
A relatively high concentration of magnesium protects against arteriosclerosis. Epidemiologists from Mexico City write that in Nutrition Journal. According to their study, in which 1267 Mexicans participated, magnesium also protects against high blood pressure and type-2 diabetes.
