What are the therapies Dr. Weil recommends for pulmonary embolism?
High blood pressure is known to be a risk factor for a pulmonary embolism. With regard to treating high blood pressure, Dr. Weil suggests: • Limit your caffeine intake. The caffeine in coffee, tea and sodas can contribute to high blood pressure. • Limit alcohol intake. Blood pressure increases as your body metabolizes alcohol. • Avoid processed foods. These are the biggest sources of sodium in today’s diet. • Maintain optimal weight. Even small amounts of weight loss can improve blood pressure. • Relax. Meditation, yoga, breathing exercises and biofeedback are all relaxation techniques that can help lower blood pressure. • Don’t smoke. Smoking contributes to all cardiovascular diseases – and many other life-threatening conditions as well. • Exercise. As little as 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day, like walking, can lower blood pressure. • Check your meds. Discuss your current medications and their risks of increasing blood pressure with your doctor. Follow the DASH diet. Developed
