Many friends and relatives with whom I discussed my problem have suggested a number of homeremedies and herbal remedies, which they claim are free from side effects. Should I try them out?
A 9. Why not, go ahead. Test of pudding is in its eating. However, I would like to add here that in this day and age of modern technology; the fruits of which you enjoy every minute of your life; why should you take such a retrograde step and indulge in this inexplicable self-denial? If you still wish to give it a try, make sure that you closely monitor not only your BP, but also associated risk factors which induce / promote target organ damage. I like to encourage my patients to undertake home based self-monitoring of BP. I suggest that you buy an aneroid type of BP instrument and a stethoscope. I will train you and preferably one member of your family, as to how to record BP accurately. It will be better if you maintain a written record of your BP readings. Nevertheless, I suggest that you should avoid taking unprofessional advice. Whatever advice you take, it should be from qualified sources and you should always insist on receiving a written advice so that there is accurate follow
