Blood pressure

[lazybloke]

Absolutely zero value in the results then

A single measurement in isolation means little, but can be indicative and certainly adds to a body of evidence that can suggest further investigation.

Those workplace/occupational health assessments usually consider a range of measurements, and a questionnaire about other factors, in order to reach a recommendation. The free tests I've had at work have been more detailed than the NHS version!

 

[Slick]

A single measurement in isolation means little, but can be indicative and certainly adds to a body of evidence that can suggest further investigation.

Those workplace/occupational health assessments usually consider a range of measurements, and a questionnaire about other factors, in order to reach a recommendation. The free tests I've had at work have been more detailed than the NHS version!

That's why I added the information in the second half of my post.

Absolutely zero value in the results then, but maybe some educational value.

Apparently 5 million people suffer in the UK without knowing it.

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/tests/may-measurement-month

 

[fossyant]

You need 24h tests really, or have a home one. My BP was high a couple of years ago each time I saw the docs. 24h test showed high at work, but low when sat down relaxing at home and asleep. Work ain't good !!

 

[Slick]

You need 24h tests really, or have a home one. My BP was high a couple of years ago each time I saw the docs. 24h test showed high at work, but low when sat down relaxing at home and asleep. Work ain't good !!

Ain't that the truth. I moved jobs to get away from pressure only to realise that it was always just myself pilling on the pressure and despite now being part of an organisation where I can really just relax, I'm still pilling on the pressure. Can't help myself or understand if I'm honest. I reckon we're hardwired.

 

[fossyant]

Ain't that the truth. I moved jobs to get away from pressure only to realise that it was always just myself pilling on the pressure and despite now being part of an organisation where I can really just relax, I'm still pilling on the pressure. Can't help myself or understand if I'm honest. I reckon we're hardwired.

Exactly. I was worried so bought a decent BP monitor for home - showed my BP drop loads when relaxing. Also beetroot is excellent at reducing BP (if you like it - I do).

 

[Salty seadog]

Exactly. I was worried so bought a decent BP monitor for home - showed my BP drop loads when relaxing. Also beetroot is excellent at reducing BP (if you like it - I do).

My dichotemy with beetroot is that I love it but I love it more with salt.

 

[fossyant]

My dichotemy with beetroot is that I love it but I love it more with salt.

 

[Salty seadog]

 

[fossyant]

Naughty. Pickled is my fave, and pickled red cabbage. Apparently you still get the same benefits with pickled.

 

[Salty seadog]

Naughty. Pickled is my fave, and pickled red cabbage. Apparently you still get the same benefits with pickled.

Not a fan of pickled, fresh plain boiled for me. Pickled destroys the flavour.

 

[Salty seadog]

Naughty. Pickled is my fave, and pickled red cabbage. Apparently you still get the same benefits with pickled.

Exept the flavour of the veg....

 

[fossyant]

Exept the flavour of the veg....

Nah, added pickle

 

[Salty seadog]

Nah, added pickle

It's not below me to challenge you to a duel to settle this.

Dawn, tomorrow, choose your weapon.

 

[fossyant]

It's not below me to challenge you to a duel to settle this.

Dawn, tomorrow, choose your weapon.

Bit early...

 

[fossyant]

PS I like beetroot juice and raw beetroot too - It's apparently very good pre-exercise as it opens up the ability to absorb oxygen in the blood - legal doping. I suppose the bright pink pee might cause concern.