My first take on BP is always hyperinsulinemia. Not sure if that applies to her. My systolic BP went up slightly, into the 120's, so I did a 5 day water fast in March. It did not respond. Hence several other approaches. I started training with a
Zona device. Basically they noticed fighter pilots in the 1970's had lower BP after doing isometric training for G forces. This device will each day measure maximum grip strength of each hand. Then will prompt you to hold 30% of max for 2 minutes for one hand, take 1 minute break, do other hand, take one minute break, then repeat both hands. Do this at least 5 days/week. Takes 5-12 weeks for effect. You might be able to replicate this with cheap devices that measure grip strength.
Secondly, started exercising with
KAATSU bfr bands with a cycle mode. Data suggest they will improve endothelial function as will as nitric oxide. I have a device that measures aortic pulse wave velocity. I just put the bands on in cycle mode for say 20 minutes, then turn them off and take a reading. The reading is reported in m/s, but also by "age," i.e. the age of your arteries. I'm 65. Now, after doing this, the age can be as low as 18 and is routinely in the 20's & 30's. I'm hoping that this flexibility will become permanent over time.
Started taking L-Citrulline, which will also increase nitric oxide. Beet root powder will as well.
Systolic now usually maxes at 114, but always under 120. Diastolic is unchanged in the 60 range.
